How to Properly Seat a Wobbly, Bumpy Cycle Tyre

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Did it ever occur to you to check your tyre after fixing a flat or changing tyres? I never knew I had to check this, but now I almost always have this issue :( I believe it's a problem with my rims! Want another maintenance video? Watch this on waxing your chain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6bciGprdtZsgrc

[@MRAI503]

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[@PhilippeChretienBasbrun]

Man, you made my day! I was getting creazy with this wobbly tire and the soap trick did it for me !!

[@TheIndianCyclist]

So glad it helped! I've had to do it 4 times out of 5 when filling from flat ... such a PIA! (Convinced it's my crappy rims)

[@jamesmoore5469]

I have the same problem with my wife’s bike. Need to try the soap trick

[@scottyefird]

the soapy water worked!! Thanks so much, saved me a headache

[@1966jamesM]

Fixed it! In 45 years of cycling I've never had this issue of a "bumpy" tyre. Turns out it wasn't seating properly and gently massaging it as I put it back on fixed the issue. Thank you!

[@Rick-d2o]

Thanks! This worked as follows: 1. Drain air 2. Squeeze tire sides toward middle of wheel (do this completely, not just the part that won’t seat) 3. Spray soapy water all along inside wall of wheel 4. Quickly pump air into tire until heard pops of sidewall line on tire snapping out of the wheel (Vitoria has the line on the sidewall, one other gravel tire brand also has this line, another brand didn’t, fyi)

[@diegudr]

Thank you for the tips. Most tires are now folded in several places to make shipping easier. But the result is a tire that is hard to seat on the rim.

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Agreed, I first had this issue on a trainer tyre that was delivered "quite" folded - had such a hard time, but soapy water did the trick!

[@somaiah88]

The soap method worked like a charm for me... You have earned youself a subscriber. Thankyou

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Glad it helped! What rims do you have? Since I've made this video, I've tried another tyre on and have had to do it for that too - I think my basic Syncros rims are the problem here; if my tyres get fully flat for whatever reason, 8 times out of 10, I'd have to do this to get them correctly seated.

[@somaiah88]

@@TheIndianCyclist I have triban rims... I had a puncture while riding a week ago, changed the tube in very poor light. Rode the bike all bouncy for 1 km and then the tire went flat, tried pumping her up... No go. Had to call my family to come pick me up since walking wearing spd cleats is a serious no no. Struggled to get the seating right till I stumbled upon your video.

[@TheIndianCyclist]

I seldom puncture on the road - mostly they are overnight, slow punctures that I discover before going out for a ride. A few weeks ago I did have to change a tube on the road and as expected, the tyre didn't seat properly. Ride home was definitely irritating, especially since it was the front wheel and I could "see" (and feel) the bump. Not something you can even attempt to redo when you're using a hand pump :D

[@daveyzane1192]

What exactly is the soapy water doing? How does it help? Not understanding...

[@somaiah88]

@@daveyzane1192 the bead of the tire is not able to slide into place inside the wheel rim coz of the friction... The soapy water is reducing that friction and helping the bead to slide into place.

[@mikeglodborg7777]

Soap trick worked for me too and so did inflating a bit above normal really quickly. Thank you!!

[@MrBignick296]

Thank you so much!! I was fighting with my rear tire on my e-bike, big wobbles, did your soap trick and worked! Thank you sir.

[@theweebengineer8248]

Had this problem for weeks, this is the first video, that I found, that properly explaned me, what to do. Thanks!

[@webquake]

Soapy water did the trick for me. Thanks!

[@AD-qf8yj]

Can't believe the soap trick worked!!! Thank you so much! Greetings from Canada!

[@EmilyRaceGirl]

Combination of soapy water and over inflation worked for me. Great video 👍

[@TheIndianCyclist]

So happy to learn I've helped seat another tyre, thanks Chris!

[@yutgoyun]

Thanks! Soap and overinflation did the job. Had to go up to 90 psi on 40mms. The pop sound was so satisfying!

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Glad it helped!

[@kurt1391]

I've been cycling since the early '80s and never had the issue where a little overpressure wouldn't work. However, I put a Vittoria tire on a carbon aero rim, and it just would not seat. I tried the tank for tubeless tires, and it didn't work. Soapy water with overpressure worked. The tire was tough to mount and remove since it is so tight, and I found that was the issue. The bead sits down in the bed of the rim because it's tight and can't move. Thanks for the tip.

[@bianchirider....neverendin8532]

Great advice. Soapy water did the trick on getting my Vittorias to seat properly on my pro-lite wheels. Many thanks.

[@armandoaguilera2969]

I dont know how to thank you enough after fixing a continental contact plus 700x32 wire bead i was thinking to return those crazy difficult to seat beads after watching a lot of you tube and two days of frustration, but i did one last thing that you mention and that was to try a larger inner tube, I put the older 700x35/43c inner tube because I changed from a 35 to a 32 tire too and “bingo” Im so happy and can’t thank you enough, have a great day.

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Armando - I'm so glad the video helped! You're one of the first who has reported success with the tube technique. In my video, I did not say to put a larger tube, I said, "correctly sized" tube. The fact that you put a larger tube and it actually worked is a new strategy - thank you for sharing it! Do share these videos with like- minded friends, I'd appreciate that very much. Cheers!

[@johnerickson8387]

The soap trick worked, Thanks!!!

[@rbailey6949]

The slippery stuff and inflating quickly worked a treat. Thank you for the advice 🙏

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Glad to hear that, thank you for reporting back!

[@Tathagatchat]

Thanks!

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Thank you so much! This is actually the first 'super thanks' I've received ... I appreciate it and will never forget it!

[@rizzpiration]

Saved my day, thanks 👍

[@MultiQwerty9]

Pretty much worked like a charm for a bead that dipped into the TL rim. Through a combination of just soap (not soapy water), massaging the tire from the valve to the rest and overinflating, i finally got that PONG sound (i was after the tire was going to blow up at that point)

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Marek, seems like you used most of the tips in the video! You said you used soap & not soapy water, did you mean you used liquid soap directly?

[@MultiQwerty9]

@@TheIndianCyclist Brush dipped in liquid soap. Applied to the area where the bead dipped below the rim.

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Gotcha - be a bit careful with that because we want to minimize reaction with the tyre, which is why you dilute it. A lot of variables in the mix like type of soap used, tyre compound, amount of soap etc. of course, so it might not have any effect at all, but something to keep in mind.

[@laloluckyman1]

This video saved my life. Legend!

[@WaterHartwellWhite]

The over inflating worked for me, as the pressure got close to the maximum amount I saw the dipped part slightly raise, so I gave it a few more pumps and the bead popped, now the horrible bump is gone and I have a smooth ride

[@garyrendano4717]

the soapy water worked for mine. thank you for making the video !!

[@Jed7356]

Wow. I was really struggling with that… soap instantly fixed the problem!

[@no_Ray_bang]

thanks, the soapy water trick worked great

[@JK-zr8nb]

The soap trick worked for me, thanks!!

[@Tathagatchat]

You sir are amazing. The soap trick helped. Also tried it with starting the seating from opposite side of the nozzle - that way the issue remains near the nozzle and since it will get filled up first, it helps..

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Am so gald it helped. Seating from the side opposite the valve is generally recommended while seating tyres too, though some people prefer doing the exact opposite!

[@joepriv]

Thanks. Dawn dish soap worked.

[@KriegKadaver]

Thank you! I couldn't understand what the bulges were on my tire, cause the wheel was completely true. I was able to solve it.

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Happy it helped! It's a frustrating problem!

[@zoranpavlovic8994]

I faced that problem on my trekking bike. It's pissed me off. I will try your advice. Thank you sir!

[@kazza3038]

Soap method worked only cheers pal

[@tbagcena]

Thanks amazingly helpful

[@LuisMarad0na]

Thank you my friend! 🙏🏻

[@liceman9691]

Thank you worked perfect first try👍👍👍

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Superb, glad to have helped!

[@ffj57]

That soap trick did it for me. Thanks!

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Glad the video helped!

[@Synthesizercafe]

Thank you! The soap worked brilliantly! Cheers

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Glad to know it helped!

[@catwaterfalldrought]

Very helpful; thank you!!!!!!

[@SydneySewerat]

THank you for your video, just what I needed. I then had to adjust my front derauilier and a video came up for that, so KZbin reading minds now.

[@lukasvazan2683]

Thank you! 🙏

[@spharvey1972]

Simple! Thanks hopefully this will work

[@SianaGearz]

I don't even have a stubborn tyre... yet. It's only a matter of time, so good to know. The last ones i bought look a little sus but i haven't put them on yet.

[@antonymoss8274]

Absolute class. Just done it🎉🎉

[@TheIndianCyclist]

So glad you found it useful!

[@JonasAparecio]

You save the day bro!

[@sanomass]

Thank you I for got this trick. Soap is how I used to get dirt bike tires on the rim.

[@bogdanmancuso]

Thank you, very useful! Cheers!

[@theodoreking8605]

Was nervous to try the over inflation method because the lump on my tire initially caused a different less desired popping sound

[@the_trooper_72]

You are the man !! 😎👌🏻👏🏻

[@redheathen9580]

This is the video I needed

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Thank you! What technique worked for you - soapy water?

[@JaapGrolleman]

Thank you for this!

[@alanezaron3236]

Great video man.. Very well done

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Thank you Alane, much appreciated!

[@timfear593]

Worked a treat thank you 👏👏🚴

[@TheIndianCyclist]

That's awesome Tim, so glad I was able to help!

[@GRODON7]

Soap tricked it for me! Thank you thank you thank you.

[@JasonCraze-z4p]

Very helpful

[@endurance.cyclist]

Super Informative ! As Always...

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Thank you Sagar! Out of curiosity, have you run into this - I never had this problem with my cross hybrid, but pretty much 100% of the time with the roadie.

[@endurance.cyclist]

@@TheIndianCyclist Yes I did run from this on my new Mavic wheels while fixing Gaterskins on it.

[@Akkigraphy]

Soap and over pressure worked for me

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Glad to hear it!

[@newem1nem]

Hey man! Just wanna thank you for helping me fix this annoyance!! But do i have to worry abt the soap water being inside the wheel, esp mine are carbon wheels?

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Glad the video helped! I tried looking for carbon wheels but found nothing specific I'm afraid. If you didn't use a lot of water and a light solution, I think it should be fine ... you definitely should not have water sloshing around in the wheel (just saying! )

[@samj1185]

Never had problems w/ hooked rims. Hookless have been another story. For me, slippery stuff w/ a compressor to inflate quickly worked best.

[@balintolajos4045]

Does it damage the tire if I don't fix the issue and use it like that? Or it may just feel bumpy

[@eldroidism1632]

Ah man, where was this video when I needed it last year 😅 Good stuff, man! I've tried the massage technique and check the tube. The soap thingy is an epic idea. Waiting for your next video *cough* lighthouse *cough* 🤪

[@TheIndianCyclist]

I first heard about it when I was having a hard time trying to get a trainer tyre on, during lockdown #2 - almost gave up and then a couple of local stores recommended it. 50% of the time, I need to spot apply as well, but so happy it works!

[@TheIndianCyclist]

A bit disappointed by the abysmal response to the earlier two Goa videos, so pushed it out a bit - but yes, lighthouse will happen!

[@sattyrfrost2277]

I always had the same problem with my bike, a Sprint Whisper, I believe I tried 4 or 5 different types of tires along the years, sometimes I think I had luck, the tire seats properly after the first or second inflate..but now, with my new pair of tires (Maxxis Detonator 700x23C), the problem persist and it is absolutelly annoying..:/...I tried soap, pressure, massage...nothing seems to work...or maybe I am not quite patient? I'm thinking of inflating the tires to arround 150 PSI, wich is much more than the admissible limit. Great video anyway!

[@TheIndianCyclist]

What a co-incidence, I'm using exactly that tyre on my front wheel - Maxxis Detonator 700x23c. I would still blame the rim and not the tyre, though I guess some really may be harder than others. Sometimes I get lucky with soap - it's a one shot thing. But very recently, I had a pretty hard time and I had to apply the soap 3-4 times before it finally seated right. Make sure the soap solution is not too dilute, is one tip I can share, and otherwise, be ready to deflate just enough to brush soap into the offending area and then pump it up from there. I must say 150 PSI is crazy! I start getting worried at 110 :D Good luck!

[@sattyrfrost2277]

@@TheIndianCyclist Thanks for the good wishes and advices. Last type of tyres I used was Continental Ultra 700x23, I had not so many problems like with the Maxxis, wich makes me think that is not the rim the problem. Thanks to your video and advices, I will try to be more patient, and maybe I will apply the soap (maybe pure liquid soap) 3-4 times as well, until the job is done. :) Cheers!

[@chocolatewheelchair]

good video i wish i saw it a week ago

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Thanks! Bad timing - how did you fix your issue?

[@chocolatewheelchair]

@@TheIndianCyclist I had to go to 4 different bike shops and the last one they are so helpful and fixed it, they didn’t even want to charge me any money but I paid them anyway 🛞❤️

[@arpartington]

Perfect!

[@romanmentor9238]

I have this issue with a folding tyre

[@jovinlobo]

Great Stuff

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Thanks Jovin!

[@kyleezioyt233]

Over inflation + soap works like charm, thanks!

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Glad it helped!

[@Twinnzllc]

Been trying soap but no luck. What do I do?

[@chryzdanielancao8229]

Theres no use even mines doesnt work guess were unlucky

[@calebgell6144]

Thank you my bike is now the fix and I am now more likely to live

[@TheIndianCyclist]

:D glad to help keep you that way, Caleb!

[@BrunoDeroberto]

Polish the rim of the wheel and the tyre bead with car wax . Works every time . 😊

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Car wax - now that's a solution I hadn't ever heard of!

[@MikeNBikes]

Dude, thanks for the short and simple video. I went from ready to return the wheels to having working wheels. What my hands thought was 40PSI, was actually 15PSI and the tire was wonky from lack of air 🤣

[@TheIndianCyclist]

I know, tyre pressure can be deceptive! I'm glad the video helped - you got away with one of the easy solutions :D

[@SenneMeuleman]

The soap trick worked for my previous tire but the tire i currently have is even too stubborn for soap :/

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Deflate just a bit so you can apply more soap just to the area that is problematic. Then overinflate a bit, I've found that is important too. Good luck!

[@SenneMeuleman]

@@TheIndianCyclist after reinflating like 10 times it finally worked, now lets hope i dont get a flat in a long time because hell i dont want to do this again soon

[@RitabrataPatra]

On some tire rim combos, this is tougher than others, more commonly with tubeless tires, maybe your rims are TL ready!

[@TheIndianCyclist]

I was hoping it was just the tyre - I switched from an old and well worn Schwalbe Lugano to Pirelli Cinturato Velo (TLR), but exactly the same problem. I have pretty basic rims - Syncros Race 27 Aero Profile for the Speedster 10; but clearly seems to be more rim than tyre!

[@milannirmal]

Wats the frame size of ur bike sir

[@TheIndianCyclist]

The one in this video is a size 54 Scott Speedster 10. Why do you ask?

[@milannirmal]

@@TheIndianCyclist i jus wanted to know the frame size of this bike for my knowledge...thank you

[@TheIndianCyclist]

If you're interested, I spoke a wee bit more about the bike in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enjEZKaYlKlnfM0

[@milannirmal]

@@TheIndianCyclist thank you 🙏

[@princegonzales695]

can you help me, all the solution didnt work:(

[@TheIndianCyclist]

All I can say is soapy water and over-inflation might do the trick. For particularly stubborn tyres - I unfortunately was forced to take them into my bike store. There they used soapy water and overinflated with a compressor. Perhaps this is something I could have done at home, but I must admit I was too scared to overinflate too much, while they are experts and know what the tyre / tube can handle. These were 2.25" MTB tyres that just wouldn't seat evenly despite dozens of attempts.

[@Kyuntanii]

1:38 i feel it 😂

[@will44bott]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@xoppa09]

heard the pong sound

[@IcepickLarry]

Tried the soap, didn't help. Tried a new tube, didn't help. I'm starting to think my bike is just a lemon.

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Even with soap, I sometimes I have to do multiple spot applications. First soap the entire rim and then deflate a little and soap the troublesome spots - it's a right pain, but has worked each time. I got so fedup of this, I started looking for new wheels ... but have now decided I need a new bike :) All the best, and hang in there!

[@IcepickLarry]

I ended up bringing it to a buddy with more bike experience than me. He overinflated the tire more than I felt comfortable doing myself and the tire popped on the rest of.the way

[@keithmcbain7279]

Thank you - talcum powder and temporary over-inflation 👍

[@TheIndianCyclist]

Didn't think Talcum powder would do it, but that's good to know!

[@akaliislifeakaliislove5968]

nothing helps not soapy water not massaging not overinflating just doing this shit for hours drives me insane

[@TheIndianCyclist]

I feel you man - sometimes you need a combination of things. 9 / 10 soapy water does the trick, but just one time, I really had no option but to take it in to my LBS. Good luck!