Tyre levers... anyone used these?

[Teamfixed]

 

[Teamfixed]

They look like an easy way to fit tight tyres?

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

Yes.
Very good for hard to fit tyres.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I’ve always found the VAR tyre always works for right tyres.

 

[Big John]

I've got a very similar one made by Simson I think the name is. They work well on fitting tight fit tyres. I wouldn't call it a tyre lever though because that would give the impression they can remove a tyre. The one I've got I think is called a tyre mate. Difficult tyres can still be difficult even using one of these 🤬

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I just use cheap ones from Halford

never had a problem with a bit of thought and brute force

sometimes advancing tech can be a waste of time

but at least cheap plastic tyre levers are better than nicking a couple of teaspoons from the kitchen and getting them back the same shape without your Mum noticing!

 

[DRHysted]

Use something that looks identical for fitting my tyres. No more sore thumbs, or pinched inner tubes.

 

[Cycleops]

Used this for years never needed any other.

 

[vickster]

I’ve always found the VAR tyre always works for right tyres.

And for the left one?

 

[fossyant]

Pedros levers for anything really tight, like Shwalbe wired tyres. I like decathlon's own levers as my main ones. The Michelin levers are a bit basic but work, although flexy, but they also double up as a great spacer when doing decking !

 

[matticus]

Used this for years never needed any other.

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So you can't do it with thumbs?

 

[Andy in Germany]

When I worked at a bike shop I wasn't allowed to use tyre levers for mounting tyres, regardless of make; the only exception was on wheels of 16" or smaller.

It is possible when you learn how to do it; I had very strong thumbs for a while...

 

[Cycleops]

So you can't do it with thumbs?

I do, that is for taking the tyre off.

 

[kynikos]

I have one; works well and a useful addition to the toolkit.

 

[T4tomo]

new-ish invention to deal with tubeless compatible rims, which are so "on-trend" now.