So much more helpful than all of the other videos which don’t tell you how to properly use the levers. Still a struggle, but at least I know how to use the lever correctly now! 😊
It's definitely a learning curve and some tire/rim combinations are a struggle. Glad this helped. Also visit our RUclips home site at: ruclips.net/user/MrTony10speed Regards and safe cycling, Tony
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Thank you! Trick with a wooden block or a sidewalk works like a charm!
Yes, the two levers as shown is the only way on many of my tight fitting tires. Glad it worked for you. Also visit our RUclips home site at: ruclips.net/user/MrTony10speed Regards and safe cycling, Tony
@@tony10speed It worked perfectly! I actually ended up using 3 levers, it was that tight. I only wished I had watched your video on how to get the tire back on beforehand, because that was 3x more difficult! 🤣 I got everything in working condition in the end, thanks again. 👍
@@johnjordan6032 You're Welcome. You are becoming an expert! Also visit our RUclips home site at: ruclips.net/user/MrTony10speed Regards and safe cycling, Tony
You could try the Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack which is similar to what's use in the video below. I realize you may not be dealing with a "fat tire" but the same technique may work: ruclips.net/video/KKfISsmVIGk/видео.html The Kool Stop is available on line as well at some bicycle stores.
My Lord thank you so much for this video! I literally just broke a tire lever trying to get a tire off and sweat buckets. Watching your video and squeezing the tire to the middle of the rim, the second one came off extremely easy. Thank you thank you thank you
The method at 1:25 is exactly what I needed! My tyre levers weren't able to do it the normal way, and also as Tony says make sure that you're not pinching the tube when you do it, which will cause a lot more friction and also damage the tube (use a torch to peek inside the gap and check, turns out I was pinching it)
I was getting increasingly upset/embarrassed with myself because I swear I know how to change a tire...but the trick with *not* hooking the tire levers helped! Thank you so much. So glad I checked RUclips instead of sweating for another thirty minutes
Really tight tyre - physical strength wasn't any good for me (or hubby), but this technique with the levers made it much simpler, and I now have manage to fix my puncture. Many Thanks
For starters my tire was set up for tubeless. Because of the weather and other reasons I switched back to tubes. The flat was on my front. I was able to break the bead on one side like I said this was set up tubeless so it was very glued down I must have spent 2 hours wrestling with this front wheel it's been a long time since I did any work with the tubes or tire. I was watching another video when the guy ended up using a vise. I wanted to clean things up by removing the tire completely and then reinstalling the tire there's nothing wrong with the tire. Unfortunately all I was able to do was switch out the tubes.
The foot on the tire (in the video) may work and the vise can work. The tire needs to come off and be cleaned of old sealant as well as the rim to make it easier to change flats or replace the tire. My only other suggestion is to see if your local bike store can do that for you.
Yeah I just put the tube back in I was afraid I was going to break something. I don't have any bike shops around me I'm in the northeast corner of California. This summer when I'm in Bend OR I probably will go into a bike shop and get another front tire installed this one's not real bad. I had to change the tube cuz I got a pinch flat. This bead is so snug on both side, I could probably ride this tubeless with no sealant. Your videos very hopeful and thanks so much for commenting back. I was going to drive my Chevy suburban over the tire I was really frustrated and then Yank on it I was coming up with all kinds of crazy ideas at the end of the afternoon. 😂
Moving the tire bead to the center as you install the tire, use of soapy water or glass cleaner to help you get the bead over the rim, and use of a single layer of tubeless tape all make the job easier. However, many of the tools used for clinchers may not work on tubeless tire, especially wide mountain bike tires. Here are some videos that may help: ruclips.net/video/_jIf7CJ8QCI/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/0O50i8uCqf4/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/6lKRYuaxLls/видео.html
I have tubeless 700c road tire with an insert installed. I cannot get the tire off the carbon rim. The insert keeps pushing the tire back into the hooked bead on the rim. Any tips short of cutting the tire off?
I'm not sure if you have CushCore or not, but these videos might help: ruclips.net/video/j7Ic5XXSt-o/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/MCVKrjwc4RQ/видео.html Let me know how you make out. Regards, Tony
I can't even get the prying side of my tire iron under the tire bead. I have very thick triple puncture resistant tubes, which are normally a tight fit, but with this new wheel of mine, the tires are so far not possible to remove. It's so tight I can barely push the tire away from the rim wall enough to see the floor of the rim.
With some tire/rim combinations, using a very thick puncture resistant tube will give you this problem. Even with my Gaterskin / Mavic wheel, the tire / rim combinations does not allow me to use a thick butyl based puncture resistant tube. There are some newer latex based tubes on the market that are lighter and, according to the manufacturer, are more puncture proof then butyl tubes. The biggest down side of the latex based is that they slowly leak air from the tube and the tire need to be pumped up each time before riding (even if it's the next day). You might check out Tubolitos: www.tubolito.com/ride-light-and-puncture-proof/#:~:text=Made%20of%20a%20high%2Dtech,also%20offer%20double%20puncture%20resistance. But I have not personally used such tubes. Let me know how you make out. Regards, Tony
It turns out that the mechanic who replaced my wheel sealed the tire beads under the rim strip, which explains why I couldn't remove the tire with tire levers. I only learned this once I cut the tire open and removed the tube. The mechanic partly set up this tubeless compatible rim by sealing the tire beads under the rim strip, as if the tire would serve to hold the air (though no sealant was applied on the inside of the tire), but the tube was fitted into the tire with the valve fitted through the valve hole in the rim, all like some sort of hybrid and incorrect setup.@@tony10speed
Some tire / rim combinations are extremely tight and it's difficult to remove and install the tire. Try the Pedro Yellow Levers that are more substantial then other plastic levers. They also make metal levers, but you must use them with care so as not to damage the rim and tire. On my bikes, I have spent a lot of time searching for a tire / rim combination that I can remove and install in case of a flat out on the road. Let me know how you make out. Regards and safe cycling, Tony
Why demonstrate it on an easy tire? Onmy tire, the bead is in the centre of the rim and I still can't get the level in a second place. Only the first one and even that was a lot of work
It's more then just the tire but rather the tire / rim combination that makes bicycle tires difficult to install. A Bontrager Endurance tire on a Bontrager rim is not easy and a Continental Gatorskin on a Victory Fusion rim is near impossible. Part of the problem with the Victory Fusion is that there is virtually no central grove in the center of the rim to allow you to center the tire It's more then just the tire but rather the tire / rim combination that makes bicycle tires difficult to install. A Bontrager Endurance tire on a Bontrager rim is not easy and a Continental Gatorskin on a Victory Fusion rim is near impossible. Part of the problem with the Victory Fusion is that there is virtually no central grove in the center of the rim to allow you to center the tire and decrease the circumference. In most cases, when mounting a tire on the Victory Fusion rim one needs the assistance of a tool such as the Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack or the EZclincher. If you're using clinchers, see: 1. EZclincher from ezclincher.com which you can carry in your saddle bag: ruclips.net/video/TyvIvfhHVJU/видео.html&ab_channel=TonyMarchand 2. Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack: ruclips.net/video/4oD-mr3dAEw/видео.html&ab_channel=TonyMarchand As far as the bead being stuck in the grove of the rim (I would assume this is a tubeless tire), maybe this forum would help: www.mtbr.com/threads/nevagel-tire-cant-seat-bead-stuck-on-inside-of-rim.473102/ If you're using tubeless tires: this forum would help: www.mtbr.com/threads/nevagel-tire-cant-seat-bead-stuck-on-inside-of-rim.473102/ There are many videos on RUclips about mounting tubeless tires. Some of the suggestions work, others don't. It's a real learning process. An air compressor or special tire pump for tubeless tires can make a difference. Note: One can always find a tire/rim combination that is near impossible. It's up to the cyclist to find a combination we can use that will allow us to remove a tire bead, repair a flat and re-install the bead if we get a flat out on the road. Also you're local bike shop may be able to help. Let me know if any of this helps. Regards, Tony
Although Park makes excellent tools, I would not use the new Park metal end levers for fear of scratching the rims whether alloy or other material (especially if the rims are carbon fiber).
What I showed in the video will work on many difficult tire/rim combinations. However, some just are too tight as may be the case with your tire and rim. Are you using tubeless? What are the tire and rim make and model? I, myself, have run into tire/rim combinations that are very difficult to remove and/or install (such as Continental Gatorskin on Victory rim). I switched the rim out and replaced with Mavic and was able to put on the Gatorskin by hand. It seemed that the Victory rim did not have a deep enough central groove to allow the bead to move to the center and thus get a tire iron under the bead. I wish I had a solution for you other then considering a different tire/rim combination.
@@tony10speed Thanks for your answer. I ended up using wood clamps (old style dual screw type) to break the tire bead away from the rim after it had permanently sealed itself to inside rim (bikeshop installed tubeless). Not sure if it was glued purposely or not. He used gorilla tape as the rimstrip and all the spoke holes are leaking so have to start over on this one. This is an Alexrims 2.3 x 27.5 mtb tire running tubeless Schwalbe Nobby Nic tire. Currently problematic to reinflate, can't catch a good seal, going to remove valve stem for more input air flow.
Thank you lol the simplest thing never clicked with me. Somehow I never realizes the hook in the tire lever was meant to hook into the spokes but it's bloody obvious now that I saw you do it
Keep on learning - you'll be an expert in know time. Also visit our RUclips home site at: ruclips.net/user/MrTony10speed Regards and safe cycling, Tony
@@tony10speed Thank you very much. I had two very hardly stuck tubeless Continental Mountain King tires on my rims. I managed to get them off the rims by this tip. I actually put another wood piece under the rim and then pressed with my weight with another wood piece like in this video. Great to know how to do it in the future too.
Reason why I am looking at some of these Ytube vlogs is because my new rim on my newly built up wheel has manifested a nightmare for what is usually a really simple job. My old tyre and new rim are hugging each other till death do us part and I have already scuffed my new rim side wall with 2 spanking marks due to the use of spoons.. so now I have bent spoons and bent plastic removal tool.. just paid out for new Velo heavy duty tyre levers.. hope they works..
@@tony10speed Eggs up Tony... well well.. only just now finished CUTTING OFF the tyre and it wasn't at all easy.. That took me about 2 hours. The tyre was nothing special had been used with non clincher rims and used with inner tube but these new rims are tubeless . Paid out a tenner for some extra heavy duty Velo tyre removers but they had ZERO effect.. The dam tyre was clinging onto the base of the rim so tightly I couldn't get purchase.. What was the the problem??? I have NEVER EVER had to deal with this issue EVER.... but then I never had tubelss.. Man it was sooo tight I think they could use it for Space X fuel cell seals... like it was cemented onto the rim even after CUTTING away the whole of the main tyre leaving just the EDGE stuck down it was a nightmare and has fubared my rim.. now I need to have them re-sprayed.
Sounds like a problem with the tire/rim combination. Are the tires the correct size for the rim? Are the "tubeless" tires made for use with that particular type of tubeless rim (there are several types)? I would check with you local bike store and have them examine the rim and suggest a tire that will be easier to install and remove. Finally, was it the tire sealant making tire difficult to remove? Let me now what your LBS says. Tony@@Hertzultra
@@tony10speed New rims old tyre using an inner tube as I do normally. Not had a go with tubeless yet. Old tyre should be much more flexible on the beading and that was where the problem was at. Yes yes correct size 26"... that was insane... so no sealant because I not doing that one as yet. was wondering if it was down to the rim profile height being a bit lower meaning the beading diameter was the issue. I had to use industrial scissors, bread carving knife a chizel, side snips and finally a craft knife to cut down through the beading which was in no way going to let me get a tyre lever under it.. they are ALEX RIMS .. some say cheapo's but £70+ per rim is not cheap well they are in the grand scheme ??? Perhaps it is the rims bad design
My gut feeling is that the rim has very little central grove to give the tire bead some slack when pushed toward the middle of the rim. I have experienced this problem with Velocity rims. One thing that might help if the rim tape is Velox, is using two layers a tubeless rim tape. Also maybe the following video might also be of help: velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-gear/tips-for-installing-removing-impossibly-tight-tyres/ I stopped using the Velocity rims and switched to Mavic. Bontrager rims can also be quite difficult. I'll let you know if I come up with other ideas. Tony@@Hertzultra
I've been fighting with this tire for 20 minutes Google and found your video boom flat tire fixed. Thank you so much
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So much more helpful than all of the other videos which don’t tell you how to properly use the levers. Still a struggle, but at least I know how to use the lever correctly now! 😊
It's definitely a learning curve and some tire/rim combinations are a struggle. Glad this helped. Also visit our RUclips home site at:
ruclips.net/user/MrTony10speed
Regards and safe cycling, Tony
Thank you! Trick with a wooden block or a sidewalk works like a charm!
Glad it worked! Also visit our RUclips home site at:
ruclips.net/user/MrTony10speed
Regards and safe cycling, Tony
Finally, a tip that works. Saved me much frustration and bleeding knuckles this morning.
Glad it worked for you. Also visit our RUclips home site at:
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Regards and safe cycling, Tony
You are damn good my freind you saved me after fighting with my tire for 30 minutes Thank you so much 😊
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Thank you! I was ready to give up and "seek professional help" but that tip to pry with two levers at once saved the day!
Yes, the two levers as shown is the only way on many of my tight fitting tires. Glad it worked for you. Also visit our RUclips home site at:
ruclips.net/user/MrTony10speed
Regards and safe cycling, Tony
Thank you so much! I had a pretty difficult tight tire and watched multiple videos and only your video has helped!
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Thank you, sir! Currently have a punctured tube and stubborn tire and I'm confident your techniques will work.
Let me know how you make out. Regards, Tony
@@tony10speed It worked perfectly! I actually ended up using 3 levers, it was that tight. I only wished I had watched your video on how to get the tire back on beforehand, because that was 3x more difficult! 🤣 I got everything in working condition in the end, thanks again. 👍
@@johnjordan6032 You're Welcome. You are becoming an expert!
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omg!!! the trick with a food saved my life!!!! thank you!!!
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Thanks Tony! Saved us some huge time out in the Belgian country side!
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Thanks for this. I couldn't remove the tyre, but shaking it off the hooks into the centre of the rim did the trick (from around 1:33).
Super. Regards and safe cycling, Tony
I cannot express how grateful I am to have watched this video. I’d ruined an inner tube doing it my own way, thanks a lot!!
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Had my bike for 2 1/2 years and just fixed a tire in half the time it normally took. Thank you!
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There is no possible way to get the lever under the bead. That's the problem. If I push any harder something will break.
You could try the Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack which is similar to what's use in the video below. I realize you may not be dealing with a "fat tire" but the same technique may work:
ruclips.net/video/KKfISsmVIGk/видео.html
The Kool Stop is available on line as well at some bicycle stores.
@@tony10speed thank you! Great idea!
My Lord thank you so much for this video! I literally just broke a tire lever trying to get a tire off and sweat buckets. Watching your video and squeezing the tire to the middle of the rim, the second one came off extremely easy. Thank you thank you thank you
You're Welcome. Also visit our RUclips home site at:
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The method at 1:25 is exactly what I needed! My tyre levers weren't able to do it the normal way, and also as Tony says make sure that you're not pinching the tube when you do it, which will cause a lot more friction and also damage the tube (use a torch to peek inside the gap and check, turns out I was pinching it)
Glad is was of help. Also visit our RUclips home site at:
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Regards and safe cycling, Tony
Very helpful as ever, thank you!
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Thank you! ❤
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Solid information.
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I was getting increasingly upset/embarrassed with myself because I swear I know how to change a tire...but the trick with *not* hooking the tire levers helped! Thank you so much. So glad I checked RUclips instead of sweating for another thirty minutes
Glad this video helped. Also visit our RUclips home site at:
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This really helped me thanks
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Great video !!
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Really tight tyre - physical strength wasn't any good for me (or hubby), but this technique with the levers made it much simpler, and I now have manage to fix my puncture. Many Thanks
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For starters my tire was set up for tubeless. Because of the weather and other reasons I switched back to tubes. The flat was on my front. I was able to break the bead on one side like I said this was set up tubeless so it was very glued down I must have spent 2 hours wrestling with this front wheel it's been a long time since I did any work with the tubes or tire. I was watching another video when the guy ended up using a vise. I wanted to clean things up by removing the tire completely and then reinstalling the tire there's nothing wrong with the tire. Unfortunately all I was able to do was switch out the tubes.
The foot on the tire (in the video) may work and the vise can work. The tire needs to come off and be cleaned of old sealant as well as the rim to make it easier to change flats or replace the tire. My only other suggestion is to see if your local bike store can do that for you.
Yeah I just put the tube back in I was afraid I was going to break something. I don't have any bike shops around me I'm in the northeast corner of California. This summer when I'm in Bend OR I probably will go into a bike shop and get another front tire installed this one's not real bad. I had to change the tube cuz I got a pinch flat. This bead is so snug on both side, I could probably ride this tubeless with no sealant. Your videos very hopeful and thanks so much for commenting back. I was going to drive my Chevy suburban over the tire I was really frustrated and then Yank on it I was coming up with all kinds of crazy ideas at the end of the afternoon. 😂
Great help, thank you
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You saved the day at my house! I only threw one tire lever, instead of the whole f**king wheel!
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Thanks for guide sir
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Do you have some references for installing difficult tubeless tires?
Moving the tire bead to the center as you install the tire, use of soapy water or glass cleaner to help you get the bead over the rim, and use of a single layer of tubeless tape all make the job easier. However, many of the tools used for clinchers may not work on tubeless tire, especially wide mountain bike tires. Here are some videos that may help:
ruclips.net/video/_jIf7CJ8QCI/видео.html
and
ruclips.net/video/0O50i8uCqf4/видео.html
and
ruclips.net/video/6lKRYuaxLls/видео.html
I have tubeless 700c road tire with an insert installed. I cannot get the tire off the carbon rim. The insert keeps pushing the tire back into the hooked bead on the rim. Any tips short of cutting the tire off?
I'm not sure if you have CushCore or not, but these videos might help:
ruclips.net/video/j7Ic5XXSt-o/видео.html
and
ruclips.net/video/MCVKrjwc4RQ/видео.html
Let me know how you make out. Regards, Tony
The foot on the tire saved my life 🎉
Quick amazing trick I've used before.
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Are tubeless tires more difficult to remove then clinchers?
I can't even get the prying side of my tire iron under the tire bead. I have very thick triple puncture resistant tubes, which are normally a tight fit, but with this new wheel of mine, the tires are so far not possible to remove. It's so tight I can barely push the tire away from the rim wall enough to see the floor of the rim.
With some tire/rim combinations, using a very thick puncture resistant tube will give you this problem. Even with my Gaterskin / Mavic wheel, the tire / rim combinations does not allow me to use a thick butyl based puncture resistant tube. There are some newer latex based tubes on the market that are lighter and, according to the manufacturer, are more puncture proof then butyl tubes. The biggest down side of the latex based is that they slowly leak air from the tube and the tire need to be pumped up each time before riding (even if it's the next day). You might check out Tubolitos:
www.tubolito.com/ride-light-and-puncture-proof/#:~:text=Made%20of%20a%20high%2Dtech,also%20offer%20double%20puncture%20resistance.
But I have not personally used such tubes. Let me know how you make out. Regards, Tony
It turns out that the mechanic who replaced my wheel sealed the tire beads under the rim strip, which explains why I couldn't remove the tire with tire levers. I only learned this once I cut the tire open and removed the tube. The mechanic partly set up this tubeless compatible rim by sealing the tire beads under the rim strip, as if the tire would serve to hold the air (though no sealant was applied on the inside of the tire), but the tube was fitted into the tire with the valve fitted through the valve hole in the rim, all like some sort of hybrid and incorrect setup.@@tony10speed
Can tools like the Kool Stop Bead Jack be used on tubeless tires?
Yes, on many except fat tires (greater then 4 inches) where it's a difficult fit, at least in my experience.
Did you ever visit the Col du Marchard in France?
Yes, but I've never climbed it:
climbfinder.com/en/climbs/col-du-marchand
What more can you tell me about it?
So, how to do this if i have a tubeless tire, that is stuck to the side wit a sealant and an insert that is too big to het it unstuck?
Did you try stepping on the tire as in the second half of the video? Some mechanics also use a vise to squeeze the tire to release it from the rim.
Doing both at the same time broke one of my tools. I cannot figure out a way to get the tire off.
Some tire / rim combinations are extremely tight and it's difficult to remove and install the tire. Try the Pedro Yellow Levers that are more substantial then other plastic levers. They also make metal levers, but you must use them with care so as not to damage the rim and tire. On my bikes, I have spent a lot of time searching for a tire / rim combination that I can remove and install in case of a flat out on the road. Let me know how you make out. Regards and safe cycling, Tony
Why demonstrate it on an easy tire? Onmy tire, the bead is in the centre of the rim and I still can't get the level in a second place. Only the first one and even that was a lot of work
It's more then just the tire but rather the tire / rim combination that makes bicycle tires difficult to install. A Bontrager Endurance tire on a Bontrager rim is not easy and a Continental Gatorskin on a Victory Fusion rim is near impossible. Part of the problem with the Victory Fusion is that there is virtually no central grove in the center of the rim to allow you to center the tire It's more then just the tire but rather the tire / rim combination that makes bicycle tires difficult to install. A Bontrager Endurance tire on a Bontrager rim is not easy and a Continental Gatorskin on a Victory Fusion rim is near impossible. Part of the problem with the Victory Fusion is that there is virtually no central grove in the center of the rim to allow you to center the tire and decrease the circumference. In most cases, when mounting a tire on the Victory Fusion rim one needs the assistance of a tool such as the Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack or the EZclincher.
If you're using clinchers, see:
1. EZclincher from ezclincher.com which you can carry in your saddle bag:
ruclips.net/video/TyvIvfhHVJU/видео.html&ab_channel=TonyMarchand
2. Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack:
ruclips.net/video/4oD-mr3dAEw/видео.html&ab_channel=TonyMarchand
As far as the bead being stuck in the grove of the rim (I would assume this is a tubeless tire), maybe this forum would help:
www.mtbr.com/threads/nevagel-tire-cant-seat-bead-stuck-on-inside-of-rim.473102/
If you're using tubeless tires: this forum would help:
www.mtbr.com/threads/nevagel-tire-cant-seat-bead-stuck-on-inside-of-rim.473102/
There are many videos on RUclips about mounting tubeless tires. Some of the suggestions work, others don't. It's a real learning process. An air compressor or special tire pump for tubeless tires can make a difference.
Note: One can always find a tire/rim combination that is near impossible. It's up to the cyclist to find a combination we can use that will allow us to remove a tire bead, repair a flat and re-install the bead if we get a flat out on the road. Also you're local bike shop may be able to help. Let me know if any of this helps. Regards, Tony
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How 'bout using the new Park tire levers with metal ends?
Although Park makes excellent tools, I would not use the new Park metal end levers for fear of scratching the rims whether alloy or other material (especially if the rims are carbon fiber).
You failed to address tight tire though. I can't break the tire bead into the center of the wheel! So frustrating...
What I showed in the video will work on many difficult tire/rim combinations. However, some just are too tight as may be the case with your tire and rim. Are you using tubeless? What are the tire and rim make and model? I, myself, have run into tire/rim combinations that are very difficult to remove and/or install (such as Continental Gatorskin on Victory rim). I switched the rim out and replaced with Mavic and was able to put on the Gatorskin by hand. It seemed that the Victory rim did not have a deep enough central groove to allow the bead to move to the center and thus get a tire iron under the bead. I wish I had a solution for you other then considering a different tire/rim combination.
@@tony10speed Thanks for your answer.
I ended up using wood clamps (old style dual screw type) to break the tire bead away from the rim after it had permanently sealed itself to inside rim (bikeshop installed tubeless). Not sure if it was glued purposely or not. He used gorilla tape as the rimstrip and all the spoke holes are leaking so have to start over on this one.
This is an Alexrims 2.3 x 27.5 mtb tire running tubeless Schwalbe Nobby Nic tire.
Currently problematic to reinflate, can't catch a good seal, going to remove valve stem for more input air flow.
Thank you lol the simplest thing never clicked with me. Somehow I never realizes the hook in the tire lever was meant to hook into the spokes but it's bloody obvious now that I saw you do it
Keep on learning - you'll be an expert in know time. Also visit our RUclips home site at:
ruclips.net/user/MrTony10speed
Regards and safe cycling, Tony
I will not even put lever there. It is so tight. I tried all. But it is carbon wheel, cannot use harder tools. I might just cut the tire out.
Here's a suggestion:
ruclips.net/user/shortstotoiWzfN8Y
Is this a clincher or tubeless?
@@tony10speed Thank you very much. I had two very hardly stuck tubeless Continental Mountain King tires on my rims. I managed to get them off the rims by this tip. I actually put another wood piece under the rim and then pressed with my weight with another wood piece like in this video. Great to know how to do it in the future too.
Super! Your become a knowledgeable bike mechanic. Regards, Tony@@jannep6772
I truly never knew that the hooks were meant to clip to a spoke.... The more you know.
Learning for me is a never ending process. Welcome to the group. Regards and safe cycling, Tony
Reason why I am looking at some of these Ytube vlogs is because my new rim on my newly built up wheel has manifested a nightmare for what is usually a really simple job. My old tyre and new rim are hugging each other till death do us part and I have already scuffed my new rim side wall with 2 spanking marks due to the use of spoons.. so now I have bent spoons and bent plastic removal tool.. just paid out for new Velo heavy duty tyre levers.. hope they works..
What kind of tire and rim? Are they clinchers or tubeless?
@@tony10speed Eggs up Tony... well well.. only just now finished CUTTING OFF the tyre and it wasn't at all easy.. That took me about 2 hours. The tyre was nothing special had been used with non clincher rims and used with inner tube but these new rims are tubeless . Paid out a tenner for some extra heavy duty Velo tyre removers but they had ZERO effect.. The dam tyre was clinging onto the base of the rim so tightly I couldn't get purchase.. What was the the problem??? I have NEVER EVER had to deal with this issue EVER.... but then I never had tubelss..
Man it was sooo tight I think they could use it for Space X fuel cell seals... like it was cemented onto the rim even after CUTTING away the whole of the main tyre leaving just the EDGE stuck down it was a nightmare and has fubared my rim.. now I need to have them re-sprayed.
Sounds like a problem with the tire/rim combination. Are the tires the correct size for the rim? Are the "tubeless" tires made for use with that particular type of tubeless rim (there are several types)? I would check with you local bike store and have them examine the rim and suggest a tire that will be easier to install and remove. Finally, was it the tire sealant making tire difficult to remove? Let me now what your LBS says. Tony@@Hertzultra
@@tony10speed New rims old tyre using an inner tube as I do normally. Not had a go with tubeless yet. Old tyre should be much more flexible on the beading and that was where the problem was at. Yes yes correct size 26"... that was insane... so no sealant because I not doing that one as yet. was wondering if it was down to the rim profile height being a bit lower meaning the beading diameter was the issue. I had to use industrial scissors, bread carving knife a chizel, side snips and finally a craft knife to cut down through the beading which was in no way going to let me get a tyre lever under it.. they are ALEX RIMS .. some say cheapo's but £70+ per rim is not cheap well they are in the grand scheme ??? Perhaps it is the rims bad design
My gut feeling is that the rim has very little central grove to give the tire bead some slack when pushed toward the middle of the rim. I have experienced this problem with Velocity rims. One thing that might help if the rim tape is Velox, is using two layers a tubeless rim tape. Also maybe the following video might also be of help:
velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-gear/tips-for-installing-removing-impossibly-tight-tyres/
I stopped using the Velocity rims and switched to Mavic. Bontrager rims can also be quite difficult. I'll let you know if I come up with other ideas. Tony@@Hertzultra