We've all put holes in tubes trying to tires on a rim by using a lever (maybe it's just me). Not all of us own a tire jack or want to buy one.

My solution: Use your heel.

There is that last little section of the bead that you want back on and it's suuuuper tight. You can't do it by hand, but you can use your heel.

Take the wheel and place it on the edge of something raised off the ground (that won't scratch your rim). Step on the bead that is off the rim with your heel and push the rim down on the other end. Voila.

Maybe other people are way awesome and think that post is a no-duh thread, but I was pretty amazed at how easy this is. I got pretty frustrated the other day when I put holes in 3 new tubes trying to use a lever...

That's a very useful thing to know, Puget Pounder. (Why didn't I think of it?) Thanks !

Thanks for that suggestion. I never would have thought of it.

worth a try

Tried to put a Pasela on a CR18 rim last night.

Awful experience.

I'll be happy to try this after I buy some more tubes.

Talk about tube carnage!

Not quite following you here.

Good luck on a new tire? I did this on an A17 and a brand new Vittoria Rando the other day for friend after breaking 2 levers trying to get the last piece on. Works just fine.

I haven't broken a qwikstick yet.

Problem is, I have one, and it's never where I am when I need it.

Thanks, I think I might try your tip!

I had the toughest time mounting Grand Bois Hetres on Synergy rims, which included breaking a tire lever, blurting repeated profanities, stamping my feet and pouting. The same tires mounted without tools, or effort, onto VO Diagonale rims.

I don't think I'm way awesome. I need to see a picture, cause I can't follow this from your description (and I'm SURE that I will use this tip in future).

Yeah, pictures would help me too.

Video is even better! =D

Hope you can tell what's going on. I am pushing down with my hand opposite to the side of my heel on the wheel. Eventually, the wheel will go down past the horizontal level and the bead should slip right on the rim as long as you sandwich the bead between your heel and the rim. The reason why it need to be a raised surface is to use the edge as a fulcrum to get some leverage on the stubborn bead.

Stairs work great for this!

I'll consider a video if people are still confused/I'm not too lazy.

That makes perfect sense. If you think about it, that's very similar to the way a car tire goes on. You have to push the opposing tire bead in the rim cavity so the tire bead 180 degrees can be slipped over the rim. I'll have to try this next time.

Looks like it's going to hurt if your foot slips. I use Ronnie John's harden the **** up and use your hands method.

It won't hurt a bit if you HTFU.

I can usually get the tire on with my hands, but often need a lever or two to remove the first section of tire when I start fixing a flat.

All right, if I get you for Secret Santa this year, I'm getting you a patch kit!

Thank you.

At 52 years of age, one would think I could figure this stuff out.

But my mom always said I better make my living talking, as I wasn't able to open a door without a little bit of help growing up.

I still can't believe I managed to install the windows in our home. None of my friends can either.

If you do a video, would you consider using a nineteen old woman with nice legs? Bare feet? Thanks.

I've developed powerful hands after years of frustrating tires; the muscles on my hands and fingers have their own muscles. |But I'll still watch the video though cause they are always funny.

Brilliant!!! Thanks

Interesting idea, indeed! I haven't tried it yet, so maybe this is a stupid question... but does it matter what kind of shoes you're wearing?

Probably anything but this?

Not really. Maybe something that isn't heavily treaded so you don't tear them up? I'd be worried more about the shoe.