Originally Posted by
indyfabz
Hmmmmm. That's an old-looking, 36 spoke rim. It very well could be 27".
Says AS29X right on the rim, and Weinmann doesn't indicate that comes in a 27".
I use the base of my palm on the hard to install tires. I find I have more strength pushing with my whole forearm, rather than just my thumb. Also I second those that ask if the other side is in the rim or not, or if you are trying to do both sides at the same time.