New tyre help

[Dishy]

Iv had a reocurring puncture but cant find culprit in the tyre so bought a replacement. But im having trouble getting it to fit evenly all the way round! Iv tried numerous times but cant get it to seat evenly! Help appreciated

 

[S-Express]

Inflate the tyre fully and it should seat itself..

 

[Fonze]

I'm no expert but went to pedal revolution , then watched a YouTube video , as you know everything is on there.
But done mine , removed old one , then checked tube never had item to puncture , fittted one side then put little air in tube , and do other side using these little plastic things to flip tyre into rim .. make sure if have direction arrow depending on brand I suppose .. last bit the tyre is real tight but should flick on , then pinch it and check the tube isn't nipped by the tyre and inflate ..
Like I say YouTube has really helpful stuff on there ..

 

[S-Express]

do other side using these little plastic things to flip tyre into rim

You mean 'tyre levers'..?

 

[Dishy]

Iv watched numerous videos removed ,put back on and still no luck! Part of tyre grey band showing put some it isnt showing! Pumping up.made no difference

 

[S-Express]

Pumping up.made no difference

I don't just mean inflate it - I mean inflate it to a high pressure - higher than you might ordinarily ride.

 

[Tim Hall]

Lubricating the tyre with, for example, talcum powder or soapy water will help it pop into place.

 

[sight-pin]

You could also try putting a little air in tire and bounce it all round to settle it in.

 

[Pale Rider]

During my last tyre change I 'lost' the valve locking ring.

Turned out it had wedged itself under the bead of the tyre.

It took me an hour or so to work out why the tyre wouldn't seat evenly on the rim.

 

[Dishy]

Trouble is i only have a manual pump no pressure gauge so bit of a guess pressurewise!

 

[Cycleops]

You need a track pump, essential piece of kit. If you're near a Halfords or Decathlon you should be able to pick one up.

 

[Fonze]

If having no luck can you go to a repair shop locally ?

 

[Dishy]

Think thats my plan after the weekend

 

[HLaB]

Check out you tube, there's tons of videos on the subject, here's one of them

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGdu4fkrQ9M

 

[KnackeredBike]

Sounds a basic one but are you sure your tyre is the right size for the rim? Perhaps a photo would help.