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 2011-10-02 4:58 PM |
Regular  156  |  Subject: Tire/wheel questionShouldn't a 700 x 25C tire fit a 700C wheel? I am having a hard time and don't want to force it. The wheel is a Titan Forte 622x13. The bike shop recently replaced the rear wheel with the same wheel, but used a 700x23C tire. Any suggestions? |
| 2011-10-02 5:29 PM in reply to: #3708289 |
Master 2426  Central Indiana | Subject: RE: Tire/wheel question plumberchris - 2011-10-02 5:58 PM Shouldn't a 700 x 25C tire fit a 700C wheel? I am having a hard time and don't want to force it. The wheel is a Titan Forte 622x13. The bike shop recently replaced the rear wheel with the same wheel, but used a 700x23C tire. Any suggestions? That wheel should take a 25 tire. Some tire/wheel combo's are a real PITA to mount. Don't be afraid to use tire levers, but be careful not to damage the tube. If that doesn't do it, try stretching the tire gently like a big rubber band. Use your foot (soft shoe to avoid damaging the tire bead) & pull a bit with both hands. That might stretch the tire enough to mount it. Finally, FWIW I know a few who swear by GENTLY warming the tire before mounting with a hair dryer on low heat setting. (I've never tried that last one). If all else fails, give up & have the bike shop mount the tire. That 1st mounting is sometimes the hardest. Good luck |
| 2011-10-03 7:33 AM in reply to: #3708317 |
Extreme Veteran 612 England | Subject: RE: Tire/wheel question Oldteen - 2011-10-02 6:29 PM plumberchris - 2011-10-02 5:58 PM Shouldn't a 700 x 25C tire fit a 700C wheel? I am having a hard time and don't want to force it. The wheel is a Titan Forte 622x13. The bike shop recently replaced the rear wheel with the same wheel, but used a 700x23C tire. Any suggestions? That wheel should take a 25 tire. Some tire/wheel combo's are a real PITA to mount. Don't be afraid to use tire levers, but be careful not to damage the tube. If that doesn't do it, try stretching the tire gently like a big rubber band. Use your foot (soft shoe to avoid damaging the tire bead) & pull a bit with both hands. That might stretch the tire enough to mount it. Finally, FWIW I know a few who swear by GENTLY warming the tire before mounting with a hair dryer on low heat setting. (I've never tried that last one). If all else fails, give up & have the bike shop mount the tire. That 1st mounting is sometimes the hardest. Good luck
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Plus Ive also read that some BTers will put the tire in the dryer for a few minutes to help make it more malleable before the first mounting. |
| 2011-10-03 8:45 AM in reply to: #3708289 |
Pro 6582  Melbourne FL Gold member | Subject: RE: Tire/wheel question Yeah some rims are tougher to mount than other rims. My Conti GP4000s on were a PITA on my OEM Easton wheel but is easy to put on my Felt TTR3 wheel. |
| 2011-10-03 8:52 AM in reply to: #3708289 |
Pro 5892 , New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Tire/wheel question One trick that might help... put the tire in the dryer on low heat for a couple of minutes. It will make is more plyable and easier to mount. |
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