Rims for Trek Fuel Ex 8

ditch the apollo
ditch the apollo Posts: 29
edited May 2012 in MTB buying advice
Hello,

I had a puncture the other night and had an absolute nightmare trying to put the Bontranger tyre back on the rims.
I've heard this has been a problem for other Trek riders too.
Can anyone recommend suitable Rims, or would different tyres be the answer?

thanks

Comments

  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    It'll probably be cheaper to buy aa whole new wheel, rather than rebuilding around a new rim.

    But there's a knack to it, that's the answer, probably.
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Bontrager tyres are tricky to get on & off, I used to have XR4's on mavic rims & I couldn't get them off without metal levers. Also put some Bontrager FR3 tyres on Intense MAG30 DH rims, needed big steel levers to get them off.
    Try a set of Nobby Nic's, much cheaper than new wheels & much easier to get on & off.
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235
  • brindlescoops
    brindlescoops Posts: 465
    I have no issues, i repalced the stock tyres with nobby nics and they went on fine. Bit of soapy water to help them pop onto the rims when inflating, other than that i can get them on and off without any tools at all.
    My biggest fear is that should I crash, burn and die, my Wife would sell my stuff based upon what I told her I paid for it.

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