I just finished mounting a set of Forte GT2k tires on a set of Matrix Titan II. I went through 2 GT2 tires, 2 tubes, 2 tire levers an extra trip to Performance Bike and total of 4 hours. The results were one broken nail, two very sore thumbs, back pain and two very stubborn Forte tires on the wheels.

I have been using the Forte tires for awhile now. They are difficult tires to mount but never took more than half an hour to do a set. I guess it must the the wheels. The tires were so tight I double checked to make sure those wheels were 700c and not 27". What are your tips and tricks when mounting stubborn tires? KY jelly?