Originally Posted by
tempocyclist
If your tyres really are that tight that you're snapping levers at home, imagine if you got a flat on a ride!
It might also be worth looking at a different tyre choice down the track. Some tyre-rim combinations can be a real pain.
^^^ This ^^^
If I buy a new tire and it won't go on the rim fairly easily at home I take it back to the shop for something else. Flats are part of riding, make sure they are easy to deal with to reduce their inconvenience.