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Re: tyre on rim
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:13 pm
by djh66
gaz_powell wrote:definately dont use grease or fairy liquid on assembly - i have seen tyres move on rims when grease is used
as cit205 said tyre soap - mind i never thought of talc - good one !
i would take it off and reassemble
i always assemble carefully then inflate to about 10-15 bounce and spin the wheel then inflate to 30 bounce and spin again then adjust to correct pressure and fit
some tyres are harder to assemble than others - from experience S1`s are tight on the rims but once inflated and using the spin and bounce method they are fine
hope this helps and you get sort - its tyres they are important
out of interest what tyres are they ?
gaz
Michelin S83
Re: tyre on rim
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 2:16 pm
by gaz_powell
i have never had any issue with michelin S83, S1 or Dexters
i would strip it and reaasemble use a michelin airstop (or equal branded quality - conti etc) tube
best of luck
Re: tyre on rim
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:53 pm
by GLscoot
Sorry mate, grease is a no no, don't know what I was thinking. I was astonished that some one would ride a scooter with a bulge on the sidewall or a damaged tyre.
Gary
Re: tyre on rim
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:02 pm
by djh66
GLscoot wrote:Sorry mate, grease is a no no, don't know what I was thinking. I was astonished that some one would ride a scooter with a bulge on the sidewall or a damaged tyre.
Gary
There is no bulge, infact it's difficult to see, until the mot tester pointed out that the line around the tyre wall near the rim is not circular. Again, I'll have a closer look tomorrow.