Thread: Tire Mounting- Ready to Give Up.
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Old 12-29-24 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by coolhandjjl
New Panaracer Gravel King 700cx40 on a Sun CR18 rim. Latex tube, so I’m hesitant to use tire irons. Tried lots of dish soap. I’m even wearing heavy duty gloves. Ready to throw in the towel.
when I get a new tire I install it on a spare wheel without a tube for at least a few days - helps to stretch it out before I install it for real
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