non-standard rim size? really? - The Chainlink2024-03-28T22:16:42Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/nonstandard-rim-size-really?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A115597&feed=yes&xn_auth=nohttp://www.parktool.com/produ…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-02:2211490:Comment:1156382009-09-02T04:59:58.910ZMike Schwabhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MikeSchwab80
<a href="http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=4&item=TL-5">http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=4&item=TL-5</a> for a little more leverage. Also be sure to get the bead in the center for maximum gap on the other side.
<a href="http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=4&item=TL-5">http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=4&item=TL-5</a> for a little more leverage. Also be sure to get the bead in the center for maximum gap on the other side. Yes, this does happen sometim…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-02:2211490:Comment:1155972009-09-02T02:33:40.627ZDavid P.https://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidAPertuz
Yes, this does happen sometimes. Occasionally quality control lets manufacturing variances get a bit high for a batch. You can eliminate the tire as the cause of the PITA by mounting them on another set of 700c wheels - if it's much easier there, you know it's the rim. If it isn't, it's the tire.<br />
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david
Yes, this does happen sometimes. Occasionally quality control lets manufacturing variances get a bit high for a batch. You can eliminate the tire as the cause of the PITA by mounting them on another set of 700c wheels - if it's much easier there, you know it's the rim. If it isn't, it's the tire.<br />
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david I would add Vredestein to the…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-01:2211490:Comment:1155212009-09-01T21:46:28.881ZHomebuilthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MarkRobinson
I would add Vredestein to the "very tight" end of your list.<br />
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<cite>Ali said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/nonstandard-rim-size-really?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A115519&x=1#2211490Comment115514"><div><br></br>
1)Vittoria Rubino<br></br>
2)Conti Gatorskin<br></br>
3)Conti GP4000S<br></br>
4)Michelin Lithion<br></br>
5)Vittoria Rubino Pro<br></br>
6)Specialized Armadillo<br></br>
7)Michelin Pro Race<br></br>
8)Michelin Krylon<br></br>
9)Specialized Mondo…</div>
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I would add Vredestein to the "very tight" end of your list.<br />
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<cite>Ali said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/nonstandard-rim-size-really?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A115519&x=1#2211490Comment115514"><div>
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1)Vittoria Rubino<br/>
2)Conti Gatorskin<br/>
3)Conti GP4000S<br/>
4)Michelin Lithion<br/>
5)Vittoria Rubino Pro<br/>
6)Specialized Armadillo<br/>
7)Michelin Pro Race<br/>
8)Michelin Krylon<br/>
9)Specialized Mondo Sport<br/>
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-Ali</div>
</blockquote> If I'm not mistaken, this bik…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-01:2211490:Comment:1155192009-09-01T21:40:22.140ZBarry Niel Stuarthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BarryNielStuart
If I'm not mistaken, this bike should accept 7ooc x32 or 35 tires. I do recall that there may be slight variations in rim size among rim makers. Which company made your rims? It would not usually be the same as your bike. Often, the rim manufacturer stamps its name close to the valve hole. Also, some tires fit tighter than others on the rims. Are your rims original to your bike?
If I'm not mistaken, this bike should accept 7ooc x32 or 35 tires. I do recall that there may be slight variations in rim size among rim makers. Which company made your rims? It would not usually be the same as your bike. Often, the rim manufacturer stamps its name close to the valve hole. Also, some tires fit tighter than others on the rims. Are your rims original to your bike? Doubtful. Especially since bi…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-01:2211490:Comment:1155172009-09-01T21:39:31.080ZHomebuilthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MarkRobinson
Doubtful. Especially since bike manufacturers just purchase wheels, they don't make them. For a discussion of wheel sizes see: <a href="http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html">http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html</a><br />
My road bike and tire combo is excruciatingly tight, it's a real PITA. Different tires may help, and your LBS may be able to point you in the right direction to tires that generally are looser. I got some serious tire levers and worked a lot on my technique, and can…
Doubtful. Especially since bike manufacturers just purchase wheels, they don't make them. For a discussion of wheel sizes see: <a href="http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html">http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html</a><br />
My road bike and tire combo is excruciatingly tight, it's a real PITA. Different tires may help, and your LBS may be able to point you in the right direction to tires that generally are looser. I got some serious tire levers and worked a lot on my technique, and can now do it myself, but with a lot of pain. You might also ask your LBS for some tips. Heather,
I have heard and ex…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-09-01:2211490:Comment:1155142009-09-01T21:37:25.297ZAlihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AliLawton
Heather,<br />
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I have heard and experienced this phenomenon, but not exactly the way you are describing it...I have had number of bikes over the years and when I purchased my last one which came with awesome Campy wheels but crappy tires, first thing I did was to take the tires off my old bike and put it on the new one. Then I noticed that Conti GP4000S' that fit my old wheel just fine was fitting quite tight on my Campy wheels. In fact pretty much any tire I buy fits quite tight on those wheels.…
Heather,<br />
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I have heard and experienced this phenomenon, but not exactly the way you are describing it...I have had number of bikes over the years and when I purchased my last one which came with awesome Campy wheels but crappy tires, first thing I did was to take the tires off my old bike and put it on the new one. Then I noticed that Conti GP4000S' that fit my old wheel just fine was fitting quite tight on my Campy wheels. In fact pretty much any tire I buy fits quite tight on those wheels. But I am more than happy to have a tight wheel to tire interface as I feel safer when I am carving a corner.<br />
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Also not all tires were made the same either, certain tires are better for putting on tighter rims, in my experience the folding clinchers go on easier than the wire bead ones. A well as some manufacturers seem to have fit tighter. From the brands/types of tires I tried here is a list from tightest to loosest.<br />
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1)Vittoria Rubino<br />
2)Conti Gatorskin<br />
3)Conti GP4000S<br />
4)Michelin Lithion<br />
5)Vittoria Rubino Pro<br />
6)Specialized Armadillo<br />
7)Michelin Pro Race<br />
8)Michelin Krylon<br />
9)Specialized Mondo Sport<br />
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-Ali