I want to replace my G-One Allround tires (40-622) with Vittoria Mezcal Gravel Endurance tires (44-622), but I just can't get the tire over the rim. Am I doing something wrong? Do I have the wrong size?
by kuesine
I want to replace my G-One Allround tires (40-622) with Vittoria Mezcal Gravel Endurance tires (44-622), but I just can't get the tire over the rim. Am I doing something wrong? Do I have the wrong size?
by kuesine
6 Comments
Make sure the tire bead is all the way down in the middle of the rim; use some soapy water as a lubricant between the tire and the rim (there is also a special product from Schwalbe). I would start opposite of the valve so the tire can easily seat down into the middle of the rim.
Do you have a rope?
[link to video tutorial](https://youtube.com/shorts/WrzC3H_mjwQ?is=8QQbb8Rl8js7aaA5)
You should end at the valve. Then the bead of the tyre can go deep in the groove on the opposite side. This will give you more slack to get the last part in. I mound them without levers .
Stick a lever at one end, and with another one, start from the other end, 1 cm at a time, and you’ll do it. It’s very simple.
Dont give up
If you’re having to use too much power, soapy water, 8 tire spoons, etc. you’re doing something wrong.
I have a system. I kneed the tire like I’m making bread. Put the far away bead on and make sure it’s in the center groove, work the other side starting at the valve. Get as much on making sure it’s also in the center groove. It If I need more than a single lever then I check to make sure everything is correct.