2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted February 17, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 anyone know why a clincher tyre (have tried 3 different tyres, both folding and wired) will not sit properly on the wheel... it just doesn't want clinch on the rim at the same level all the way round (hope that makes sense ), so end up having a real low spot .. I've checked the wheel and cant see a thing wrong with it and have changed the rim tape as it was coming away... cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted February 17, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Try put about 40-60 psi (2-4bar) and slowly roll bike around while leaning on it(or ride very slowly) this can help seat it. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted February 17, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks Paul, Not sure that will work in this case. Its not that they tyre isn't going on, it seems that its not coming up far enough at parts to locate in the clincher slot thingy. Its like I need to draw it out at parts, its going to deep into the rim..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted February 17, 2015 Life Members Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Iain, is it the front or the back wheel? How old is the wheel or usage it has? I assume you checked that the wheel is true (not that I think is the reason)! Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted February 17, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Are you trying to fit the tyre to a metal dustbin lid? Made the same mistake myself. Richie Cross, ginty001 and Tom Hill 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Ian, A new one on me however assuming your bead profile is relatively deep (?), I would de-mount the tyre and stretch the life out of it. After that apply fairy liquid generously inside the bead before blowing up the lube should help it seat. If it will still not seat I would give up frankly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted February 17, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Ive never experienced this with road wheels and tubes but with tubeless mountain bike tyres you need to use compressed air (a co2 canister will do) to get the tyre to seat properly. However with a tube involved this might just lead to it being caught between the rim and the bead and loud bang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted February 17, 2015 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I've had this a few times with new Michelin pro race 4 - you ending up with a 'flat spot' on the wheel? Good news is I've managed to sort it each time. Bad news is it took a bit of work inflating/deflating/working the tyre on the rim/reflating the tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted February 17, 2015 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi Ian Echoing Martin - I've had this a few times, especially with Pro 4s and Zondas. Make sure all is clean and dry and then put some talc inside tyre before fitting. Then do your best with fingers to seat it and do as Paul L suggests. I know it's a real PITA but this worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted February 17, 2015 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks all, will have a bash after tonights turbo session.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Committee Alan McLean Posted February 17, 2015 Committee Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi Ian. Have you tried three different tyres? If so then I can only think the rim is faulty. Occasionally I get a low spot but quick deflation and repump locates the bead straightaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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