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Title: Skyway + fitting tyres issue
Post by: mattuknc on June 20, 2011, 01:30 PM
Hi all,
On the ride this morning I had flashbacks of being 10 on my old blue and yellow mag burner!

I completed my Mongoose at the weekend and fitted some Tioga Comp2 tyres to the Skyway Tuff2 wheels.

The flashback feeling was the way the tyres didn't seem to be fitted straight on the wheels and both had a little 'wobble'.  I seem to remember this was an issue even in the 80's, but can't remember how you fix it?!  ::)

Is it just a case of letting some air out and tapping the tyre round?

Any suggestions welcomed.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Skyway + fitting tyres issue
Post by: Jaymz on June 20, 2011, 01:32 PM
I had this recently on my red tuffs. And yeah just let the type pump up slowly making sure the type is seated correctly.
Title: Re: Skyway + fitting tyres issue
Post by: mattuknc on June 20, 2011, 04:18 PM
I thought as much...back out with the pump.  ;D
Title: Re: Skyway + fitting tyres issue
Post by: ozone on June 20, 2011, 04:24 PM
I thought as much...back out with the pump.  ;D

Bit of lube on the rim always helps.   >:D
Title: Re: Skyway + fitting tyres issue
Post by: mattuknc on June 20, 2011, 07:09 PM
I thought as much...back out with the pump.  ;D

Bit of lube on the rim always helps.   >:D
That's what she said!  :shocked:
Title: Re: Skyway + fitting tyres issue
Post by: Wadz on June 20, 2011, 09:19 PM
Washing up liquid on the tyre beams and pump up slow seating correctly as it inflates
Title: Re: Skyway + fitting tyres issue
Post by: glenboy on June 20, 2011, 09:36 PM
what i've done is pump it up then if the tyre is lifting above rim let some air out then just tap the wheel on the ground until it seats then reinflate
Title: Re: Skyway + fitting tyres issue
Post by: hunterdubber on June 20, 2011, 09:42 PM
COMP II tyres ?

COMP II ?

COMP II ?

Did you say Comp II's ?


and your riding them  :D


I hope so

Jedi mind trick  :shocked:


Sell them to me ( dib dobs)  even though I know you must  mean Comp III's ;)
Title: Re: Skyway + fitting tyres issue
Post by: Jaymz on June 20, 2011, 10:06 PM
what i've done is pump it up then if the tyre is lifting above rim let some air out then just tap the wheel on the ground until it seats then reinflate

I didnt have the problem of them lifting above the rim, mine werent popping up onto the rim, it was like the tyre was too tight. I tried overinflating to pop them out, but it didnt work, took me ages, pumping and pulling to get them sat right!!!
Title: Re: Skyway + fitting tyres issue
Post by: mattuknc on June 21, 2011, 08:46 AM
Erm, yes sorry, comp 3's.  :daumenhoch:
 ;D
Title: Re: Skyway + fitting tyres issue
Post by: MaD-RoK on June 21, 2011, 09:06 AM
Deflate to half pressure and have a gentle roll around. No bunnyhops tho.....  :buck2: :daumenhoch:
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