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Old 08-18-17, 02:05 PM
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I had this problem with conti GP 4000's, they just wouldn't go on the rim.

The last part that you're stuck on, I just point it downwards towards the floor, supported on either foot. Then I grab the tire and try and squeeze with both hands outwards and towards the part of the tire I can't set on the rim making sure the bead is as close to the center of the rim as I can. It won't feel like you're doing much, but that's usually enough to stick a Pedro's tire lever underneath and ease the rest of the bead into the rim.

Hope that helps.
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