help putting new tires on that have no wire bead
03-04-09, 10:04 PM
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help putting new tires on that have no wire bead
i just got new tires with no wire bead, folding tires. how the **** do i get these thiings on? anyone have any good successful methods?
03-04-09, 10:33 PM
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Inflate the tube with 1-2 pumps.
Insert into tire to help it take shape.
Slide valve thru rim opening and pull tire bead down into rim.
Slowly work tire around wheel, one bead at a time.
When it gets too hard to get the last bit over, deflate tube and voila, done.
It's really the same as a stiff tire but requires more hand massaging.
Insert into tire to help it take shape.
Slide valve thru rim opening and pull tire bead down into rim.
Slowly work tire around wheel, one bead at a time.
When it gets too hard to get the last bit over, deflate tube and voila, done.
It's really the same as a stiff tire but requires more hand massaging.
03-04-09, 10:42 PM
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They go on the same way as a wire beaded tyre although they require a little more finesse... using the tube to hold the tyres shape is key to making it easier.
Some folding tyres are an absolute pita to install the first time.
Some folding tyres are an absolute pita to install the first time.
