Is it that you can’t get the bead over the rim? Dumb question, but have you done the whole thing of ensuring the other bead’s in the channel?
Yes!
Stans are notoriously tight with some new tyres. Maybe pop the tyre on another rim, inflate and leave it for a day or two to stretch, then try again on the Grail. Either that or get some workshop levers and a tonne of patience!
They’re the only 700 (29er) wheels I have!
julian – yes, they’re supposed to take tubes and I understand your point about tape. Tyres are wide so less pressure, they’re also Conti.
Thanks all, I’ve had no joy and my hands are bloomin’ sore. I did however manage to get a new Schwalbe tyre on a DT rim without using tyre levers so that makes me feel slightly better!
Looking at tubeless tyres the widest is around 38mm, the Conti’s I’m trying to fit are 42mm. Help!!!