Ever get a new or different tire and have one hell of a time getting it installed on the wheel and don’t like to use tire irons? Try this: Get the first bead in the center of the rim. It’s usually lower (less diameter) than closer to the brake track. Install tube as usual. Start getting the seco…

Tight Fitting Tire Application Technique (No Tire Iron)

Rizzi April 4, 2019, 8:25pm 10

Maybe not for high profile or carbon rims (or be careful with carbon) but for the rest I like this concept of the “tyre setter” which helps a lot:

Broke carbon rim with plastic tire lever

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