Tips & Tricks to Install a Really Tight Difficult Bike Tire

[@leethebruin]

I can't believe how much easier centering the bead in the deepest part of the rim makes! Lots of videos with tips on mounting stubborn tires, but yours was the only one that helped me get that tire mounted! Thank you!

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@myheartbelong2oi]

This was quite literally the best advice I've seen on how to get a tight tire onto the rim I've seen yet

[@tony10speed]

Thank you. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@YanDoroshenko]

The tip about moving the bead closer to the center of the rim is pure gold and has just saved my ass. Thanks a lot.

[@tony10speed]

Your welcome. Some suggest to start installation away from the valve, ending at the valve, to allowing more tire bead to center in the wheel grove. When installing in this manner, be very careful of not to damage the valve. Regards, Tony

[@gerryfrancis3350]

I did that trick today still didnt help, I ended up a broken man on side of the road

[@jesseerinlang]

This video absolutely saved me and my friend yesterday. After struggling to get her tire back on while on the trail for 30 minutes yesterday I found your video and was relieved to find some tips that didn't require any special gear that we didn't have. After watching, I was filled with the confidence and knowledge I needed to pop those last few inches into the rim of the wheel - truly, thank you! Tony you were the real MVP of our ride yesterday 👑

[@tony10speed]

Proud of you - your a quick learner. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@kennethcarter982]

Thank you so much for this clear and effective counsel. Moving the bead to the center of the rim, aggressively, all the way around, did the job, the tube and tire are now installed, and I expect my blood pressure is better, too! :) Thanks be to God for Tony Marchand!

[@tony10speed]

Thank you. It's a simple trick that has helped me. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@commiebobo]

Hell yeah, it works. Been doing tires for a long time and usually could muscle it on, but this one was defeating me. The technique of centering the bead made a huge difference!

[@tony10speed]

Glad it worked. Here's an additional video in case you run into further problems in the future: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZDGXnuPl7ubb7c Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@goonzjav]

Clearly got old man strength. I need to hit the gym

[@romanbursik4632]

Absolutely on the spot re centering for flexibility. Broke two levers without knowing this. And then i mounted a tire without any lever for knowing this. Thank you Master!

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@ferryv7491]

I just wanted to say I’ve spent a frustrating 2 hours working on this tire. Your tip on centering the tire on bead, probably within two minutes it was done and ready to go. Thank you so much!

[@tony10speed]

You're welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@patrickford8872]

Thanks for this video! Got my new tires on right away after watching this.

[@tony10speed]

Super! Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@kimberlyforest6544]

Sweet Jesus, I did it! Several F bombs later, I had the Continental's too. As a woman who hates asking for help, you have been a lifesaver sir. Helmets off to you.

[@tony10speed]

Thank you. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@KaelWylieOBrien]

Omg. I can't believe I've never seen this anywhere else. It is the simplest trick and makes installation an absolute breeze. I have spent so many hours over the years breaking my thumbs and damaging rims trying to make a tyre fit. Brilliant. Thank you!

[@tony10speed]

You're welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@kyians]

Been looking for half an hour no other video helped me, this one is the best i have now got it on step by step, thank you !

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@robintemmink2143]

Admittedly I use a blow dryer for the last bit of really stubborn tires when installing them. It works, the heat makes them supple. Not an option on the road, of course :) . But your tips are very helpful, thanks!

[@tony10speed]

Never tried the blow dryer but will to see how if works. Thanks for the info. Regards, Tony

[@angelovicentejr6381]

You sir, are an absolute legend. Wishing you all the best from Portugal.

[@tony10speed]

Thank you. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling from the USA, Tony

[@salimmeghjee769]

Absolutely brilliant video....been trying for months...multiple videos but yours is best sir

[@tony10speed]

Thank you. Glad it worked. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@MaxRads]

Thank you, I've been wrestling with this thing for half an hour and now it just all popped right off. That's popped in a good way for a tire

[@tony10speed]

Glad to here it. You may be interested in other videos we have in this playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqPWeaOVhK-BrKM Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@speshalgaming1296]

i only watched 1mins of your video to understand that the center is what we should focus ! done it in 5sec thank you tony

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@JamieCaldwell-p7c]

This helped me get my new mtb tire on when I thought it was going to be impossible!

[@tony10speed]

Glad it worked. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@darrencarlton7517]

I must have looked at a half dozen videos before I stumbled across this. I had been struggling with a tire for an hour. Within 5 minutes I had it on and decided to put a new tire on the second rim it. Thanks!

[@tony10speed]

Great job. Glad to help. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@lindsaydent9023]

Absolutely brilliant. The easier install of a new tyre I've ever done!

[@tony10speed]

Thank you. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@murraylevine2427]

In the past 3 days I have put on and removed my tire 4 times. The last time, I followed this video to put the tire back on. The next donation that I will make is dedicated to you! Thanks and I subscribed!

[@tony10speed]

You're welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@kevindeneen8755]

Using the deepest part of the wheel well is the trick I hadn’t discovered until this video. Thank you!!

[@tony10speed]

You're welcome. Works for me on most rims except for some Victory Rims that have no central well. Regards, Tony

[@kiranmuthappa5009]

Best video I've watched all these fancy, high production channels - this one saved me!

[@tony10speed]

Glad to hear it. It's worked well on most tire/rim combinations, although some are more difficult then others. Regards, Tony

[@karenmessenger7127]

I've never heard this explanation before - it worked like a charm! Five thumbs up!

[@tony10speed]

You're welcome. Visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@richardguinness2402]

Thank you sir for explaining the importance of centring the bead on the rim... This made all the difference to me and allowed me to fit a very troublesome 29" MTB tyre

[@tony10speed]

You're welcome. Visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@patjelly75]

Only video that helped me after two hours of frustration. Thank you

[@tony10speed]

Glad it helped. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@RobbieMcLean]

Great simple common sense advice. All these years I have been working way too hard. :) Thank You!

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@bagredositio]

SWEET JESUS YOU SAVED MY SOUL

[@tony10speed]

Glad to help. Regards, Tony

[@megachristianx6592]

Jesus can do that.

[@simplyfit8312]

As long as you haven't sold your soul to the Devil and it's safe to say that you're in good place buddy! 😂

[@Henkman1]

Hallelúyah, ohh yes indeed! And Tony helped me fix my tire back on in 15 seconds, by squeezing it to the center on the rim, after wasting energy for 15 minutes... thank you gracefull Lord! For repentance, redemption, KZbin and Tony Marchand! ;-)

[@charliemoore2868]

Thanks for the how to video. I was fighting with a Conti Four Season Grand Prix. I watched your video and had it on with no trouble. You made my day.

[@tony10speed]

Glad it helped. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@mikekelly607]

Well I'm happy to say this method worked. I put the tire on without a fight in a couple of minutes. And to prove it wasn't a fluke, I went ahead and mounted my tire in the wrong direction (arrrgghhh 😣) just so I could take it off and re-mount it in the right direction. The 2nd mount went just like the first one. Had it on in a couple of minutes without much struggle at all. So thank you Tony for making my life easier and I am now a subscriber. 👍

[@tony10speed]

Thanks for the feed back. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@johnshadle4817]

After a lot of problems with installing 700x25 Gatorskins I found that the The Kool Tire Bead jack works pretty well, but there's another problem. When you pry the bead on, the part of the bead opposite begins to pop out. You can chase that space clear around the tire. What worked for me was to use a CABLE TIE to grip around the tire where it pops out, so it doesn't pop out again. I've seen a wire wrap used to this purpose. The tight tie is not-removable, so you have to cut it off when you're done. I've keep a single edge razor blade in my tire kit along with the tire levers.

[@jezztech]

I just had exact problem with Gatorskin 700c X 23, I used boot laces to trap the tire from peeling off the opposite side, now am scared of getting a puncture whilst out, and not being able to get tyre back on, it was hugely difficult and snapped three plastic tyre levers, are these tyres cut slightly too small or something? so many people seem to be having problems with them. Am not a novice by any means, came close to taking them back, but had already taken the labels and whatnot off.

[@deborahellis8887]

I have arthritis in my hands and I have the Crankbrothers speed lever but its really still hard to get the tire back on after fixing a flat. At home I aimed a torch lighter flame at the last part that wouldn't go in and it finally went on. So now I will carry a small torch lighter (e.g. for candles, bbq) with me.

[@philgibbs6908]

Yep, centering the tyre worked a charm. Thank you.

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@valkythealky]

The bit between 6 mins and 7 mins is the part that really effs me off when changing a tyre (on top of idiots breaking glass bottles on the areas of the street where bicycles are supposed to ride!) Thanks for the vid BTW.

[@tony10speed]

The only change to the video I've made is that one starts away from the valve in placing the bead on the rim. This is because the valve is fixed in place and the rest of the tire is more likely to slip into the grove in the middle of the rim. Move around until there's a small amount of bead left to either the right or left of the bead (so you won't damage the valve). Now, either by hand or using an accessory (Crank Brothers Speedier Lever or Kool Stop Bead Jack), push the remaining part of the bead over the rim. Also see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJOykGNpp7Cshs0 Regards, Tony

[@bobkin611]

I have the same Gatorskin for my 700c. And I actually gave up on it. I could not get the tire on with my lack of experience. I took it to my local shop after blowing up one innertube and not wanting to blow up the second on installation. Great advice. Thank you for the video!

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@rearollins6553]

Thank you so much I bought a new tire for my electric bike and it was next to impossible to put back on. I never thought to put the tire on before the inner tube for some reason that made it so much easier. Then I was able to take it off the bead of only one slide and slide the inner tube in service side that I took off. Thank you

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@V35pilot]

Good tips - I came here to learn how to handle a difficult road tire while riding, not in the luxury (and warmth) of an indoor shop. Thankfully, you approach this issue from that point of view, except for the tip about baby powder. :) I was not aware of the Crank Bros tire lever, which does look like it provides more leverage than a standard tire lever. Have one on order for my bike bag.

[@tony10speed]

You may be also interested in our updated video on tire installation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qamyoqeEebWSrLc and kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqPWeaOVhK-BrKM Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@adymurphy]

I’ve been cycling for nearly 47 years and this was a revelation...... I’m a slow learner. Cheers buddy!

[@tony10speed]

Some suggest starting away from the valve and working your way around each side, shaking the tire beads toward the center to give you more room. Periodically repeat the shaking of the tire bead as you go. This centers the tire in the central groove giving you a little more room and help shake the tube up into the tire (here's where pre-coating the tube with talc or you can use corn starch comes in handy). When you get closer to the valve, let all the remaining air out and push the valve up into the tire out of the way. Use the palms of your hands to push the bead up and over. If you're using a tool such as the Crank Brothers Speedier Lever, come in from one side up to but not past the valve (which can be damaged by the tool). Then come in from the other side and as you get close to the valve the bead should snap on. Regards, Tony

[@Psychologicalwarfar]

Thank you I was trying with new Vittoria Corsa tires for 2 days. I did exactly like the way you did it and it works.

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@LeZinZin95]

I didnt know you had to put the tyre in the middle of the rim. I was struggling with my mtb tubeless tyre. After putting it in the middle of the rim it worked! Ty

[@tony10speed]

Yes, you need to push the bead into the center of the rim where there's a slight grove making the circumference smaller. Periodically shake the tire beads toward the center as you work. Some suggest inserting the bead starting away from the valve and working toward the valve on each side. When you get close to the valve, push the valve up and away. Then complete inserting the bead (you may be able to do this by hand without an additional tube. Seating the bead on tubeless mtb tires can be the real trick. For that, see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6rFf4GZg56so8k&ab_channel=GlobalMountainBikeNetwork Regards, Tony

[@beebopcola]

My tire bead jack broke trying to get the tire on on the first try, before I saw this. You saved me a trip to the LBS with my tail between my legs. Thank you!!!

[@tony10speed]

Glad it helped. Regards, Tony

[@jontygers1]

Thank you for this video! I got new tires and they were sooo tight. It was very difficult and after spending too much time fighting with it, I watched your video, put the bead as much in the center as possible and they went right on! Thank you so much for this tip!

[@tony10speed]

Right on. Good job. Thanks and regards, Tony

[@davidp140]

Thanks for the video. I also found that pushing the valve partially back through the rim will allow the tire bead to sit down further into the rim. This can provide just a tiny bit more to pull around to the other side of the rim.

[@tony10speed]

Absolutely, especially on a difficult tire and rim. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@aeopmusic]

Wow that did it🎉

[@garyhiland6013]

Tried this on my supertight Continental Ultrasport on Bontrager rim. It loosened up enough for me to pop the rest of the bead into place. Thanks, Tony!

[@tony10speed]

Glad it worked. Some tire/rim combinations can be difficult. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@MrThistleFlower]

Thank you so much. Starting stem side helped. Having all the air out is key too.

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@1009stu]

👍 Very good advice. Centering the tire made all the difference. Thank you.

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@johnbartlett244]

Absolutely perfect tutorial. Excellent job

[@tony10speed]

Thank you. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@tomloa245]

hello , your a genious ,with your help i mount a very difficult tire in 2 minutes thanks

[@tony10speed]

Glad it worked. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@eltigre381]

tengo un bicicleta specialized por mas de 6 años, y siempre tengo problemas para cambiar la camara, la llanta hasta ahora original esta muy gruesa y por eso cuando se poncha me da un dolor de cabeza poder arreglarla. magnifico video, pondre a prueba la proxima vez. I have a specialized bicycle for more than 6 years, and I always have trouble changing the tube, the original rim is very thick and that's why when it gets strike flat it gives me a headache to be able to fix it. thanks for the video. will do it the next time.

[@tony10speed]

Don't forget to put some talc (baby powder) on the tube to allow you to shake the tube up into the tire as you go to prevent pinch flats. When using the Crank Brothers Speedier Lever, I inserting the bead of the tire at the valve and move around to either side. This keep the Speedier Lever from damaging the valve. However, when putting on the tire by hand or any other means, I start away from the valve, insert the tire bead on either side, shake the tire to the center of the rim groove of the rim as I go (gives me a little more room by having less wheel diameter), and finish inserting the tire bead at the valve. Give these a try and let me know how it works out. Regards, Tony

[@fabionezi5658]

Thanks! I was stuck now is ready to go!! Good advices!!!!

[@tony10speed]

You're welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@FarisMlaeb]

Yesssss, after 3 day of trying it works Thanks

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@markfisher7962]

Yes, centering the bead in the well of the rim is the key, BUT. Sometimes, there are two things that are working to push that bead out under the hook. A: the residual air in the tube. Actively sucking the air out can help. With TPU tubes, some residual pressure helps avoid pinch punctures, so careful management of the pressure as the bead goes over is needed. B: the natural spring of the casing sometimes actively pushes the bead back under the hook. Laying a heavy cord into the rim beside the seated portion of the bead forces the bead toward the well. Finally, a third problem can be that the tube's valve reinforcement interferes with seating the bead: pressing the valve up into the tire makes sure it's out of the way (you've mentioned this in some replies, but not in the video).

[@tony10speed]

Not tried the heavy cord hack but will give it a try. Removing the air and pressing the valve up into the tire casing are real keys. Also see our later video on tire installation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qamyoqeEebWSrLc&ab_channel=TonyMarchand Thanks and regards, Tony

[@bobm3477]

IT WORKS!!! IT REALLY WORKS!! Thank you so much Tony.

[@tony10speed]

Glad you I was able to help. Regards, Tony

[@akpservices4355]

Thanks Tony, amazingly EXACTLY the problem I'm having. Twice. Pulling a trainer/tire off a wheel and putting on a gravel tire. I'm SURE I gave myself a pinch flat. Things I just learned, work valve away and really deflate the tube before getting that last lip over the edge.. and, I use the speedier tool properly.. amazing. Thanks. #NewSubscriber

[@tony10speed]

Glad to help. Regards, Tony

[@levisibthorpe7283]

Some super nifty tricks here Tony. You’ve saved my Sunday!

[@tony10speed]

Glad to help. Regards, Tony

[@richiec808]

You saved my life. Thank you tony!

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@gordothewanderer]

Great videos! Thank you for your help and greetings from the UK. Cheers 👍

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling from the USA, Tony

[@jimmylovesbikes]

I just worked on a 700c wheel with a rim that is by design a really tight fit for any tire. it had two layers of standard rim tape installed. After replacing with one thinner high performance high pressure tape, the extra space in the center channel allowed for much easier install.

[@tony10speed]

If you're using standard rim tape such as Velox, one layer is all you need for clinchers. However, if you're using tubeless tape such as Stan's Tubeless which is very thin to begin with, two layers are required for clinchers since the high pressure in the tube could otherwise cause a blow out at one of the spoke holes. If you had two layers of Velox or similar tape on the clincher wheel, the wheel make didn't know how to build a wheel. If you had tubeless tape, you better put a second layer back on. Can you identify the type of rim tape you have?

[@jimmylovesbikes]

@@tony10speed It is a tube setup, and both strips of rim tape were the super basic black ones that look like strip of thick inner tube with a hole for the valve stem. Thanks Tony for your awesome channel. Best.

[@tony10speed]

@@jimmylovesbikes Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@haroldlloyd2301]

How to fix familiar or mostly common leaky valve tire Thank you. VerryMUCH. BROTHER.

[@tony10speed]

Your welcome. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@buckettraveler8398]

Wow thanks! I have one tire/rim combo that was impossible to get on. This got it on right away!

[@tony10speed]

Does work well on most (although sadly not all) tire rim combinations. Regards, Tony

[@MB_MN_19]

I am glad I found this. Instead of IMPOSSIBLE, I was able to accomplish the task in about an hour, with massive cuss words, my head exploding, the flesh of my thumb pulled away from the thumbnail because I was working the tire bead to the center of the rim all the way around the tire about 10,000 times. This was the second most difficult task I had today. If you have any tips on getting antibiotics down my dog’s throat, I’m all ears. Because *that* is impossible.

[@tony10speed]

If your tires are clinchers, you may be interested in using the EZclincher (from ezclincher.com). See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrZeqmcna2JgLc&ab_channel=TonyMarchand Or try the Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack. A bit bigger and you would need to cut off some of the handle to carry it in your saddle bag. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCnXqCoaMl0e9k&ab_channel=TonyMarchand Regards, Tony

[@isiahwashington2999]

Mark, medication for a dog is actually quite easy if in pill form. Take a piece of bread and make a ball of it about 3/4” in diameter with the pill on the inside . They will eat it and liaison accomplishes

[@barrybrown9977]

That was very helpful! Moving the bead to the center and sliding the lever - thanks!

[@tony10speed]

Works on many tires but not all. Some can be done by hand while others may require other tools. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCnXqCoaMl0e9k&ab_channel=TonyMarchand Regards, Tony

[@kisscactus]

Hey Tony, thanks for the video. A couple of hours ago, I was angry and exasperated over this tight bike tire matter, and I wrote, "I'm done with this sport!" Well, eventually I took care of it and had a nice bike ride. I deleted my old comment, and here's my new one. Thanks again for the video. (Happy cycling.)

[@tony10speed]

Here's a great tool that may be of aid when installing a really tight tire. I carry one in my saddle bag: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrZeqmcna2JgLc&ab_channel=TonyMarchand I have other tools in my arsenal if this doesn't do the job. Tony

[@michaelgrantmyre7215]

Starting opposite the valve was a gamechanger for me. Thanks!

[@tony10speed]

Glad it worked for you. This seems to be a controversial point. Some advocate starting opposite to the valve and centering the tire bead in the wheel where there is a slight depression giving you a little more room (smaller circumference) and working your way around toward the valve. As you work your way around, you continue to center the bead periodically, until you reach the last portion of bead near the valve. Then push up on the valve to get the tube and valve up into the tire. Finally, push the rest of the tire bead on by hand. This works with some tire/wheel combinations. But when using an accessory tool such as the Crank Brothers Speedier Lever, I want to be careful not to damage the tube where the valve is attached. That's why in this video I start installation at the valve. If you want to see how to install the tire with the Speedier Lever starting opposite the valve see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJOykGNpp7Cshs0&ab_channel=TonyMarchand Note I finish close to one side of the valve, then move it around so that it come close to, but not over the valve. One can shake the tube and value up into the tire as one goes along (not shown in this video). Regards, Tony

[@nancybryson5488]

Thank you so much for the helpful tips, as I am struggling with a "really tight difficult bike tire" right now. Also I love the cat!

[@tony10speed]

Glad to be of help. P.S. the cat's name is Hermione because she is all white except for the top of her head which is red as in the books "Harry Potter." Regards, Tony

[@pattersonbrl]

I run a bike shop and have a couple tips to add. I sometimes use baby powder on the tube which allows the tube to move a little easier and I also sometimes will put a little on the tire itself which tends to help sometimes. There is also a great tool made by kool stop called the kool tire bead jack. I bought one on amazon for 12 or so dollars and it is really great at getting difficult tires on. Just need to make sure to use the tool properly so as not to damage the thread casing of tires.

[@tony10speed]

Very good point. Baby powder is a great help and I should have mentioned it in the video. I personally use it on all new tubes and describe it's use when packing spare tubes. As an aside, starting tube installation at the valve is debatable. It works for me on stiff tires. Some prefer starting installation opposite the valve which is what Jim Langley suggests. I do have a Kool Tire Bead Jack and will compare it to the Crank Brothers Speedier Lever (will make a nice up coming video). Thanks for your comments.

[@mattlindstrum]

Great pro tips!

[@tony10speed]

Thank you. Hope it helps. Regards, Tony

[@nathandowle4993]

Thank you very much tony this was extremely helpful, god bless. Nathan.

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@BBCMediaCity]

Great video!!!! You just saved me about an hour!

[@tony10speed]

Works on most tires but on a few, I've fallen back to using the Kool Bead Tire Jack or the EZclincher tool. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrZeqmcna2JgLc&ab_channel=TonyMarchand Regards, Tony

[@Grenadier1]

Very useful information. Thank you.

[@tony10speed]

Thank you. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@timbero2006]

Thank you a millions times! I got this same tyre, spent two hours trying to fit it and finally just gave up. Watched this video, purchased the Crank Brothers Lever, and it only took me 5 minutes to put it on. This video worked like magic!!

[@tony10speed]

Glad it worked out for you. Works on many tire/rim combinations. If it doesn't, consider the EZclincher for clinchers less then 28 mm. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrZeqmcna2JgLc&ab_channel=TonyMarchand Regards, Tony

[@leopoldodonnell1979]

Very simple trick - thank you

[@tony10speed]

Which of the tricks worked for you?

[@silverhooligan1256]

Thank you-centering still didn’t work-I just cannot get the bloody tire back on. Broke three levers. Never came across this problem before. Tail between leg and heading to a bike shop.

[@tony10speed]

Let me know what they say. Can they show us an easier way to remove the tire? Regards, Tony

[@4epatterson]

I’ll have to give this a shot. I just spent over an hour attempting to install a new Vittoria tire, and still don’t have it on the rim. And I need to install 2 of them

[@tony10speed]

Vittoria tires are not easy to deal with. Let me know if this works. If these techniques don't work, take a look at the various tools used to assist in installation in the following video (I like the EZclincher and the Kool Stop myself): kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZDGXnuPl7ubb7c Let me know how you do. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@4epatterson]

@@tony10speed Thanks a bunch for the link to your other video. The combination of corn starch and working the tire did the trick😊 Both tires swapped out in under 30 minutes, after I fought just one for over an hour the other day.

[@jonathanregan9799]

Thank you! This worked 1st time

[@tony10speed]

Your welcome. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@tarnado67ify]

You are a lifesaver. Thank you!!!

[@tony10speed]

Glad it worked well for you. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@JoelZieve]

Tony, great stuff, thank you! How do you decide if you should start or end at the valve? I've seen videos you've done showing both ways. Thanks.

[@tony10speed]

For the most part, start opposite the valve such that you can intermittently shake the tire bead to the center well of the rim (giving you more room). As you work around toward the valve, you can push the valve up into the tire for even more room. I know a few of my videos start at the valve, but I rarely do that now. When using a tool such as the Crank Brothers Speedier Lever, Kool Tire Lever and EZclincher, one must take care as you approach the valve (that's why some start inserting the bead at the valve first with these tools). However, even with use of these tire installation tools, if you start away from the valve and work your way around FROM EITHER SIDE of the valve, as you get close you can get the bead to snap over the rim without the tool passing over the valve where it may cause damage. I hope that brings some clarification to the issue. Let me know if you have other questions. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@JoelZieve]

@@tony10speed excellent, thanks so much! I just ordered a Speedier Lever too.

[@pogo1649]

Thanks for this... really helped for my wheel

[@tony10speed]

Glad to have helped. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@tankman-ku5zc]

Thank you so much tony. Having so much trouble could not get it on. Untill watching your video. Thank you.

[@tony10speed]

Glad it was a help. Regards, Tony

[@外人癡]

You are my bike guru .I love your videos .

[@tony10speed]

Thank you. I hope to bring you more videos that you'll find useful. Regards, Tony

[@jordanlee1439]

GOT IT!! I’m sweating in my garage right now but got it

[@tony10speed]

Nice going. Some tire/wheel combinations are just difficult. I have a Victoria rim that's extremely difficult to mount any tire. But my Bontrager rim is do-able and my Mavic rim is a breeze with my Gatorskin tire. Tubeless are a whole 'nother issue. Somehow, wheel manufacturers and bike stores never address the issue of tire/rim combinations in terms of the difficulty in replacing tires or fixing flats. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

Thanks for the info. I'm at the point now of getting the tire back on. I'll let you know....update. Nope, won't budge with a regular tool. I'm getting the Speedier one and see if that works.

[@tony10speed]

Sounds good! Regards, Tony

[@vmarjusaari]

Thank you so much! This was a life saver!

[@tony10speed]

Glad it was of help. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@ronwhite8503]

That Pedro's tyre lever looks a lot like my Decathlon ones (or is it the other way round?) but mine only cost 2.50 GBP.

[@tony10speed]

They're very close but some slight differences. I think that the Pedro Levers are a little more sturdy and a bit heavier. Never broke a Pedro tire lever but have snapped many others. In the USA, the cost of the Pedro and Decathlon are the same. Regards, Tony

[@GameMovieStudios2000]

Dude that was so ez. Thank you so much

[@tony10speed]

Works on most tires and rims but some can be really difficult. Glad it was helpful on yours. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@Peeps86]

Thanks for the tips on putting it back on. I put too much air in the tire when I was putting it back on.

[@tony10speed]

You're welcome and glad you found the video useful. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@gregmoore-c2r]

The combination of a new tire and arthritic hands was keeping me from getting the tire back on after a tube installation. I finally put a zip tie around the rim and each portion of the tire that was seated. That did the trick. It allowed me to use both hands and get the tire on. Maybe this can help someone else

[@tony10speed]

Zip ties are a great idea for mounting difficult tires. We show that trick in one of our videos using a pedal strap but a zip tie should work fine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJSWg5h8aclsd5Y Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@kylepayton1036]

Did you already have one bead in or do both at one time? Didn’t really mention and it’s hard to see

[@tony10speed]

I had one bead already on and was trying to fit the second bead. If you have a difficult time getting the first bead on, before you install the tube, you can carefully use a tire lever to help install the first bead. Then put the tube in and work on the second bead. I mention "careful" so as not to scratch or damage the rim with the tire lever, especially with carbon fiber wheels. Hope that answers your question.

[@nomadtus]

Putting the bead in the center when putting the tire back on! That tip saved my morning! Thanks!

[@tony10speed]

One of the more important tricks I've learned also. Most now suggest STARTING AWAY FROM THE VALVE AND WORKING YOUR WAY AROUND TOWARD THE VALVE, stopping frequently to shake the bead toward the center. Make sure you let any residual air out of the tire. If you use the Crank Brothers Speedier lever follow these directions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJOykGNpp7Cshs0 Regards, Tony

[@danthompson5797]

I have bought all kinds of tire levers and believe it or not I have had the most success with a flathead screwdriver.. assuming I'm careful not to touch the tube. Every other tool is just too thick. I use metal levers in combo with a screwdriver. It's always a gamble on having a hole in the tube once it's all FINALLY back on and it's so frustrating. Calm patience and experience is key. Going to start using talcum powder I guess. Not sure how much more wear the bead of my tires can take. Also going to start seating at the valve. I've had to do this procedure many many times because my spoke nipples keep stripping from what I finally realized was a cheap metal combo spoke wrench.

[@tony10speed]

“It never gets easier, you just go faster” Greg LeMond, former pro rider, three times the Tour de France champion and twice Road Race world champion I would worry about puncture of the tube with the screw driver as well as damaging the tire bead. I've had good success with the Pedro's Tire Levers. If you have to go through what you describe, you have the wrong combination of tire and rim. I would worry about having to change a flat while out on the road. I had the same problem with Continental Gatorskin Tires and Velocity Rims. I scrapped the Velocity Rims for Continental Open Pro. Still use the Continental Gatorskins (holds up to all kinds of road conditions and even large chunky gravel) but now have no problem fixing a flat or installing a new tire. There's always a combination that work easier and better, you just need to search the internet, ask your friends or bike shop and try. For installation: Sprinkle talc (baby powder) on ta slightly inflated tube and coat it by running your hand round the tube. Let air out but leave a little air remaining and place the tube in the wheel rim. Start opposite to the valve, placing the bead over the rim. As you continue with the bead, shake the tube up and into the rim and the tire beads toward the center of the rim (where the rim is slightly deeper and gives you more slack. When you get to a point about 6 inches to one side of the valve or the other side, let all the air completely out, continue shaking the tire toward the center. Then either using you hands or Crank Brother Speedier Lever, finish the bead. I install to one side of the tube valve so that the Speedier Lever does not pass by the valve and cause any valve damage. As for stripping the spoke nipple with your spoke wrench, you are probably using to large a spoke wrench. See (the part toward the bottom in red): docs.google.com/document/d/1-utlVrqNNI56hNxZIyfmecFUmjN7B-a33RrkTy7mVzQ Also: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJiplJSYpc2pl9U Regards, Tony

[@danthompson5797]

@@tony10speed Thanks for the advice! That's a good idea to completely deflate once you're almost on.

[@danthompson5797]

@@tony10speed The only spoke wrench I was able to get was the round combo ones.. and for some reason they make them slightly too big even on new spoke nipples. Mine are size 14.

[@tony10speed]

@@danthompson5797 Try thePark Tool Triple Spoke Wrench or the Lezyne 3-Way Spoke Wrench (from Amazon). Spoke wrenches are cheap and I have a box full of them to try on bike wheels that are brought to me for truing. From the above two, I can usually find one that will work. Note: Certain spokes and nipples (such as aero spokes and certain Shimano) require special spoke wrenches. Regards, Tony

[@danthompson5797]

@@tony10speed Will do, Thanks Tony

[@geggan84]

Wooooohoooo, thank you 😍 Magician you are 🧙‍♂️

[@tony10speed]

Glad it was of help. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@jamieritch3668]

Any tips on getting the tyre out if the centre channel once it's on? This worked perfect to get my tyre on but now it's stuck in the channel in places and when I pump up the tube the tyre is uneven due to this.

[@tony10speed]

You need to work the bead back and forth. Sometimes you can use a tire lever under one bead and guide it under the lip of the rim. Take a look at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnaWmWekoqmXhdE Let me know how you do. Regards, Tony

[@theFormidable1]

You can also use zip ties to squeeze and keep the bedded parts in place and that makes it easier also

[@tony10speed]

Yes, good tip if the bead "wander" out and away from you. You can also stick a tire lever under the bead at that point to keep it in place. Thanks and safe cycling, Tony

[@josefnovotny3670]

my life saved as well, spot on advice

[@tony10speed]

Thank you. Glad it help. Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@nealmont]

I also struggle the most with Continentals on Velocity style rims, especially with my old and weak hands. I had never seen these Crank Bros levers before. I will get some. I never use the nuts as I am afraid they might tear the tube. Any opinion on that? Thanks so much! 👍 ☮️

[@tony10speed]

If you're referring to the valve nuts, I agree. Throw them away (or use them for Xmas ornaments) - a subject of an up coming video.

[@TonInter]

Thanks for the video, Tony.

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony

[@andrewdreed]

Ditto. That makes it soooooo much easier👍

[@tony10speed]

Yes it does! Regards, Tony

[@mab7722]

My rims are very oldschool and shallow and it doesn't help just to center the tire, it's a hell of a job without tools

[@tony10speed]

Some tire/rim combinations are very difficult as you point out and a tool may be required. Two tools that may help you: 1. EZclincher from ezclincher.com which you can carry in your saddle bag: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrZeqmcna2JgLc&ab_channel=TonyMarchand 2. Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCnXqCoaMl0e9k&ab_channel=TonyMarchand Regards, Tony

[@brandonclark8736]

Sorry, but right now I'm looking at a new ICAN rim and Conti GP5000's and I have the beads seated as best as possible in the lower channel but it still won't go on.

[@tony10speed]

Some tire/rim combinations are really difficult. You might try the EZclincher or the Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack to get the last bit of tire bead on. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrZeqmcna2JgLc&ab_channel=TonyMarchand and kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrZeqmcna2JgLc&ab_channel=TonyMarchand Let me know how you make out. Regards, Tony

[@c_hunter1707]

You are amazing thank you so much for this video ❤

[@tony10speed]

You're Welcome. Also visit our KZbin home site at: kzbin.info Regards and safe cycling, Tony