Dose it matter need help
Discussion
Hi all
Silly me,
just put some Continental Travel contact safety system 26 x 1.75 tyres on my mountain bike
as I am using it to commute now. I've just seen that I have the rotation arrow going the
wrong way, will this matter ? I would change them round but they are very difficult to
get on and off. If I do have to change them I will have take them to a shop as they are
to hard for me to do.(any tips to get them on/off with ease would be appreciated).
Silly me,
just put some Continental Travel contact safety system 26 x 1.75 tyres on my mountain bike
as I am using it to commute now. I've just seen that I have the rotation arrow going the
wrong way, will this matter ? I would change them round but they are very difficult to
get on and off. If I do have to change them I will have take them to a shop as they are
to hard for me to do.(any tips to get them on/off with ease would be appreciated).
The tread pattern will work better if they're rotating in the direction they we're designed, but i'm not sure how much difference you'll notice on a commute. Personally, I wouldn't bother if it's as much hassle as you say.
As for getting them on and off, once they've been inflated to a decent pressure you may find them a little easier. Use good quality tools and don't be afraid to get medievil on it's ass. Washing up liquid used sparingly on the beading can sometimes do wonders too.
As for getting them on and off, once they've been inflated to a decent pressure you may find them a little easier. Use good quality tools and don't be afraid to get medievil on it's ass. Washing up liquid used sparingly on the beading can sometimes do wonders too.
On the front wheel just pull the QR skewer out and replace from the opposite side, turn the wheel around, and hey presto rotation direction fixed.
Don't try it on the back wheel though, or hilarity will ensue. Obviously only works with rim brakes.
Don't try it on the back wheel though, or hilarity will ensue. Obviously only works with rim brakes.
Edited by Parrot of Doom on Sunday 11th November 18:29
Well I'd change them back around if I were you.
If you're finding it difficult I can only say you're not doing it right. As has been suggested, pump them up a fair bit to bed the tyres in, then let them run flat. You'll find getting them off much easier than getting them on. Are your rims compatible with tubeless tyres? If so, push the beading out of the groove, makes it easier to remove.
Once a tyre has been on a rim for any length of time you can sometimes get it off with nothing more than your thumbs.
If you're finding it difficult I can only say you're not doing it right. As has been suggested, pump them up a fair bit to bed the tyres in, then let them run flat. You'll find getting them off much easier than getting them on. Are your rims compatible with tubeless tyres? If so, push the beading out of the groove, makes it easier to remove.
Once a tyre has been on a rim for any length of time you can sometimes get it off with nothing more than your thumbs.
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