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Old October 26th, 2010, 01:55 PM   #134
kkim
 
Join Date: Nov 2008

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CZroe,

what type of lube are you using? be sure the lube is where the edge of the tire slips over the edge of the rim when you're levering it on. Also, too much lube will actually make the job more difficult as things will slip and slide out of position too easily.

Use small bites of tire and keep your starting point levered with one tool... so in essence, you need three levers when things get difficult.

one other trick... when you get about halfway mounted, make sure the portion of the bead that's already on the rim is pushed down toward the center of the rim in that "well"/center section of the rim so it gives you a bit more wiggle room on the section you're working on.
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