Unable to put on a tyre

[Andy_G]

Swap the tyres round between the two wheels? Not that I am an expert

Tried that nothing is fitting, strange.

 

[vickster]

Dodgy tyre, dodgy wheel? I'd take it to the LBS and get them to try

 

[Andy_G]

Ohhhh i think ive sussed it, this came with the wheel.
http://bontrager.com/model/02566
i thought that the plastic rim thing was rim tape,

 

[oxford_guy]

Ohhhh i think ive sussed it, this came with the wheel.
http://bontrager.com/model/02566
i thought that the plastic rim thing was rim tape,

 

[The Jogger]

Ohhhh i think ive sussed it, this came with the wheel.
http://bontrager.com/model/02566
i though
t that the plastic rim thing was rim tape,

Eh now I'm lost.

 

[fossyant]

Eh now I'm lost.

Same here !

 

[Andy_G]

With the wheel came a valve and a plastic rim cover which is used for coverting to tubeless, as im using a valve i used it thinking it was a type of rim tape.
How wrong was i lol, bought the tape today and its all sorted.

 

[Berties]

I find folders easier to put on from new,where as the tyres with the metal beads kill my thumbs and I mean blood blisters but I do get them on just from new

 

[the_mikey]

Ive watched that video and that made no difference.
I have no talc.
i actually have blisters on my hands now from trying,

That's my biggest gripe with fitting tyres, my hands are sore for days after.

 

[vickster]

I had no issue with my folding Pro 4 endurance recently, first time I have ever put new tyres on. Reckon I got lucky!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I had no issue with my folding Pro 4 endurance recently, first time I have ever put new tyres on

Yes they are easy to get on.

I will lend you my non-folding Durano + tyres to try if you like, they are a swine to get on, I had the Pro 4's on in about 2 mins compared with them.

 

[vickster]

I chose well it seems!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I chose well it seems!

You did

 

[the_mikey]

I have to report that I fitted some Schwalbe Durano 25c folding tyres this week and those went on without any struggle.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I have to report that I fitted some Schwalbe Durano 25c folding tyres this week and those went on without any struggle.

Oh yes the folding ones are easy, try the non folding ones they can be a pain in the arse but are up to £10 cheaper than the folding ones.