Tire fit
09-25-19, 10:41 AM
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That surprises me about the Vittoria Zaffiros. Those are among the few road bike tires that I can horse across the rims with just my hands. I don't care much for the tires otherwise -- Conti Ultra Sport II are better for the same money -- but the Zaffiros with wire beads were easy to mount and remove from my rims.
But there are bound to be just enough differences in rims to make some tires easy and others a PITA.
I've also noticed most tires get easier to mount after a couple of flat repairs. My best guess is the friction burnishes the rubber over the beads and scrapes off the mold release, so it's easier to mount.
But there are bound to be just enough differences in rims to make some tires easy and others a PITA.
I've also noticed most tires get easier to mount after a couple of flat repairs. My best guess is the friction burnishes the rubber over the beads and scrapes off the mold release, so it's easier to mount.
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