Originally Posted by
Rick
The drama about finishing a tough install with a tire lever is ludicrous. My grandsons balance bike has the worst to install rim tire combo I have ever encountered. I use the Park TL-6 steel core tire levers to remove and install the tire when he has a flat. For those who don't think this is a good idea, I say you should leave this kind of problem up to the professionals.
There is no drama—or new tube punctures— when tire levers aren’t used. This professional never used them once in his 10 year career.