Getting the tread straight on a Vittoria??

dieselgeezer
dieselgeezer Posts: 231
edited November 2010 in Workshop
I've just treated myself to some Vittoria Open Pave clinchers but I'm having lots of problems getting the tread to run straight ie the bead isn't sitting evenly within the rim. I've never had this issue with any other tyre in the last 20 years! Anyone got any tips please.
-- "I am but a spoke in the wheel of life" -- Ghandi

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  • topdude
    topdude Posts: 1,557
    Have you tried lubing the bead / rim with washing up liquid ?
    They should pop into place then :D
    He is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!
  • dieselgeezer
    dieselgeezer Posts: 231
    Hi Topdude,
    Spot on. The tread is now centred. I've never had to use that technique on any other tyre. I wonder if it's got something to do with the very flexible side walls.
    Thanks again.
    -- "I am but a spoke in the wheel of life" -- Ghandi
  • topdude
    topdude Posts: 1,557
    excellent :D
    He is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!
  • Berk Bonebonce
    Berk Bonebonce Posts: 1,245
    High tpi = flexible and supple tyre. If you have to lube the bead then you got a first rate tyre.

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