Removing tire from radrover rim?

[pxpaulx]

I'm at a loss here, eBay to swap a tire on the rear and I can't even get a single tire remover worked in under the rim. Good luck to anyone who gets a flat on the road. Any suggestions?

 

[pxpaulx]

Just in case anyone reads this and is curious. The wonderful techs at freewheel bike here in mn suggested to make sure the opposite side of the tire be in the middle of the rim when putting the tire iron in for removal. Sure enough this gave me just enough leverage to get the wire bead over the rim!

I'm going to mount ajuggernaut 4.5 in the rear, here's hoping there is no chain rub it will be tight!

 

[samdavis]

I had to buy tire levers that have steel cores. And having three helps

 

[pxpaulx]

I had to buy tire levers that have steel cores. And having three helps

I bent this:

https://www.ridepdw.com/goods/tools/3wrencho-coated

Made with heat treated steel and about 5mm thick!

 

[samdavis]

I had my lbs fix a flat when taking them in to be trued , they got it done but said that would be the last time.

 

[pxpaulx]

For what it's worth I had zero issue and it took minimal effort putting the new juggernaut 4.5 inch as a replacement tire.

 

[George S.]

@pxpaulx -- I guess you are not alone:

http://www.bicycleretailer.com/prod...eport-tire-makers-talk-standards#.Vi5QmvmrShc

 

[Mike in Spokane]

The bike shop ( a very respected one) that I took just one wheel too spent 1/2 hour getting the tire off of the rim. They broke 3 tools, the guy (3rd employee to try) was completely red in the face by the time he was done. I bought 2 new different tires, I have to be able to fix a flat while out riding on a trip.