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Stans ZTR355 rims
Conti Rubber Queen 2.2 tubeless tyres
Got tyres on rim, now can't get them to seat and inflate,
track pump won't do it, little car tyre compressor (only a cheap piece of sh*t more suited to blowing up an airbed) won't do it
Any ideas on best way?
I have used washing up liquid to help and all those little tricks
Was thinking of getting one of those cheap compressors from Aldi but seems a bit OTT
Went to petrol station but their air hose was broke (and then I managed to snap my Prsta/Schrader valve convertor!)
Warm the tyre slightly it becomes more flexible and far easier to seat/seal. I also use a small amount of diluted washing up liquid on the bead to give a good seal.
Have you tried removing the valve core? Makes pumping much easier
Must be sommat to do with those rims.
UST rims+tyres go up with a mini-pump in my experinece.
Have you tried sticking a tube in & leaving over night to 'shape' the tyre?
What stumpy said: definitely helps with tyres that have been folded for a while. (its a Bontrager recommendation)
+1 Stumpy, plus buy a compressor anyway.