Zipp 30 course probs.
I know my upper body strength is a bit lacking, so my Mrs keeps telling me, but, I simply cannot get 25mm Conti tyres onto these wheels.
Ive been riding for 30 years and have changed countless countless tyres and experienced a fair few tight ones in my time, but these 25mm and 28mm tyres will not fit in a month of Sundays. I have even tried an old knacker of a tyre that my 7 year old could put onto a normal rim, even this will simply not stretch any further.
Am I doing something wrong - have I ordered the wrong size ? yes, Ive used tyre levers / washing up liquid etc etc, but these must be simply too wide a fit.
Any advice appreciated before they get sent back.
Ive been riding for 30 years and have changed countless countless tyres and experienced a fair few tight ones in my time, but these 25mm and 28mm tyres will not fit in a month of Sundays. I have even tried an old knacker of a tyre that my 7 year old could put onto a normal rim, even this will simply not stretch any further.
Am I doing something wrong - have I ordered the wrong size ? yes, Ive used tyre levers / washing up liquid etc etc, but these must be simply too wide a fit.
Any advice appreciated before they get sent back.
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Never actually tried this myself but you could try heating up the tyre a little with a hairdryer to see if you could stretch it a little easier to get it on.0
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Never thought of that, Ill give it a go. Thanks.0
