Originally Posted by
Unca_Sam
If you have trouble mounting the tire, the thicker tape can sometimes be to blame. For me, I'll use the thinner strip wall to wall, and the thicker tape just to cover the spoke holes/ heads of the nipples (for vintage single wall rims).
Happy trails!
Yes, the tire did have a pretty snug fit, I noticed. The tape was thick and taking the entire width of the rim. But it looked like a very reliable set up, so I am going to stick to this arrangement.