Previous tire was 700×45, which was also a pain to take off. This one is 700×42 and I can’t put that last bit on the rim. It just seems like it’s way to small for the rim.
I have put all the tire sides into the bead but it doesn’t help a bit
cowrevengeJP on
A tyre tool cost pennies compared to hours of pain you might need for this.
Jokes aside, they make more advanced tyre levers, and you can get them for $10.
TheHellWithItToday on
Tubeless ready sucks. In a way that if you get a flat, you’ll be doing this in the dark and cold.
rrumble on
You have to take care that the part of the tire which is alread on the rim is sitting on the lowest point of the rim bed (smallest diameter of the rim bed). This should be enought to put the last part on the rim by hands.
Sometimes a tire lever is needed for the last part nevertheless. If so, don’t use it at the position of the valve and take care to not pinch the tube with the lever.
Pinch the tyre opposite the last bit with both hands, work your both hands away from that point until they hopefully meet at the stuck bit having created some slack
MagScaoil on
I got a tire bead jack, and it really helps save my arthritic thumbs. There are several different brands that make them with slight variations.
mawawawm on
Ok, after reading comments I don’t feel devastated anymore. Gonna give it another go.
cmdrillicitmajor on
I just installed a couple of these for a friend (same sizes too). They’re real mf’ers to get on when new, maybe even stiffer than marathon winters (at least the wider ones I’m used too). They seemed to be good winter tires at least so the effort will pay off. Next season will also be easier for you as they wear in.
Use zip ties or velcro straps to help you, they act like an extra pair of hands to support the sections of tire already installed, and tie it tight so the tire bead is in the lower section as described by u/rrumble. Then lever the remaining section into place with care. Use good tire levers, I have a pair of the beefy park tool plastic, not the flimsy cheapo ones. Those work well but can still break if your not paying attention
ClassroomCareful935 on
Crankbrothers tire lever.
crayonhotdog on
Roll the tire back and forth pushing down on it. Roll it close to where the last bit of bead is left. Then try the tire lever again. Would strongly recommend the Cush core bead dropper.
PFCarba on
Centering the edges of the tire in the rim bed is a must, but even like that might not be enough to use only your hands. When using the levers do it carefully so you don’t damage the rim tape (it happened to me once).
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Previous tire was 700×45, which was also a pain to take off. This one is 700×42 and I can’t put that last bit on the rim. It just seems like it’s way to small for the rim.
I have put all the tire sides into the bead but it doesn’t help a bit
A tyre tool cost pennies compared to hours of pain you might need for this.
Jokes aside, they make more advanced tyre levers, and you can get them for $10.
Tubeless ready sucks. In a way that if you get a flat, you’ll be doing this in the dark and cold.
You have to take care that the part of the tire which is alread on the rim is sitting on the lowest point of the rim bed (smallest diameter of the rim bed). This should be enought to put the last part on the rim by hands.
Sometimes a tire lever is needed for the last part nevertheless. If so, don’t use it at the position of the valve and take care to not pinch the tube with the lever.
https://preview.redd.it/56gwmlvy1h1e1.png?width=646&format=png&auto=webp&s=17d0e79487e5bc8345dee87fdd7c0b92b01e418b
Pinch the tyre opposite the last bit with both hands, work your both hands away from that point until they hopefully meet at the stuck bit having created some slack
I got a tire bead jack, and it really helps save my arthritic thumbs. There are several different brands that make them with slight variations.
Ok, after reading comments I don’t feel devastated anymore. Gonna give it another go.
I just installed a couple of these for a friend (same sizes too). They’re real mf’ers to get on when new, maybe even stiffer than marathon winters (at least the wider ones I’m used too). They seemed to be good winter tires at least so the effort will pay off. Next season will also be easier for you as they wear in.
Use zip ties or velcro straps to help you, they act like an extra pair of hands to support the sections of tire already installed, and tie it tight so the tire bead is in the lower section as described by u/rrumble. Then lever the remaining section into place with care. Use good tire levers, I have a pair of the beefy park tool plastic, not the flimsy cheapo ones. Those work well but can still break if your not paying attention
Crankbrothers tire lever.
Roll the tire back and forth pushing down on it. Roll it close to where the last bit of bead is left. Then try the tire lever again. Would strongly recommend the Cush core bead dropper.
Centering the edges of the tire in the rim bed is a must, but even like that might not be enough to use only your hands. When using the levers do it carefully so you don’t damage the rim tape (it happened to me once).
I’d try a Kool Stop Bead Jack: [https://koolstop.com/products/kool-stop-tire-bead-jack-ks-tj](https://koolstop.com/products/kool-stop-tire-bead-jack-ks-tj)