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[Closed] Tyre won't even seat with tube in it

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Changing tyres on the stumpy to winter ones, I run tubeless on them. Front tyre went on like a dream, first tubeless tyre I've been able to seat with just a track pump. Was a specialized purgatory 2bliss on a specialized tubeless ready rim. However having major problems with the rear. Is a specialized ground control 2bliss. I usually put a tube in to seat one side of the tyre to make it easier. However I can't even get the tyre to seat with the tube in. Have tried soapy water to no avail and tried putting a few psi in and and rolling the tyre along the floor. I'm not getting anywhere! Any other suggestions?


 
Posted : 29/11/2016 5:08 pm
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Stretched bead? I have seen it before on a highroller. One side was really baggy and was no way it was going to seat


 
Posted : 29/11/2016 5:13 pm
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tried putting a few psi in

Try about 40psi!


 
Posted : 29/11/2016 5:43 pm
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I read somewhere about putting a few psi in then rolling it around to try get it to seat might help (it didn't). I've had it at 60psi plus and still wouldn't work.


 
Posted : 29/11/2016 5:46 pm
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Posted : 29/11/2016 5:46 pm
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[i]I've had it at 60psi plus and [s]still wouldn't work.[/s] fortunately the rim didn't explode[/i]

FTFY

If it's a new tyre then send it back.


 
Posted : 29/11/2016 5:48 pm
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Tyres can take time to stretch. If you have enough time put it on another wheel and leave it at max psi for a week, should help. If not I find wetting the rim and bead with stans gets it to pop quite well, just use an old paint brush.


 
Posted : 29/11/2016 5:56 pm
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Fairy liquid or propper tyre soap if your feeling flash helps to sit a tight bead.


 
Posted : 29/11/2016 7:32 pm
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More rim tape


 
Posted : 29/11/2016 7:53 pm