Originally Posted by
John D
In my experience with Panaracer Gravelking tires when mounting you need to inflate to max pressure or even a bit higher to get the beads to fully seat on the rim. Before you discard them give them a spin and look at the bead seat line, you will probably see it dip below the rim in couple places. Once the tire pops into place lower to desired pressure. I have a Park tool for this that makes it easier, you grab the tire at the low spot and pull.
That was my first thought, as this isn't my first dance installing tires, I was gluing tubulars when Greg Lemond was still an amateur. The rims are not narrow, the tires went on easily by hand, I aired them up, let out the air, pulled on them, aired them way up, etc etc. The bead seat line is has the same space all away around the rim. The front is fairly smooth, but I can see the tread is not applied straight, it is wider in some points, and narrower in others. I've run Gravel Kings on other bikes, and have always been happy with them.