The last couple of days I've been trying to mount a Kenda tire. Was having no luck. One tube ruined. I've been mounting my tires for longer then I care to remember. Decided maybe I needed some newer tools. Went on Amazon and bought a set of Pivotrax tire irons and a Bead Buddy along with a new tube. Within 30 minutes after arrival tire was mounted. The Pivotrax irons work like a miracle. The Bead Buddy is like another set of hands. If you are looking for such items these are highly recommended. Ken in Katy
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Tire mounting tools
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I have had good luck fixing tires on the trail by using a little WD40/ vasoline to get the last bit of tire on
I use this stuff and the difference it makes is unreal. I use it for tubed and tubeless tires.I have had good luck fixing tires on the trail by using a little WD40/ vasoline to get the last bit of tire on
Yes it is spendy'ish, but it it enough to last about 20 years....
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As long as I've been doing this just the last time picked up some tire soap, messy but it sure did help. And setting the bead was a breeze even with my small compressor.I use this stuff and the difference it makes is unreal. I use it for tubed and tubeless tires.
Yes it is spendy'ish, but it it enough to last about 20 years....
Is there anything not messy about changing tires!?!? LOL
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I hate the whole process but I live a long ways round trip to the shop and I'm poor. So I do it.
I live less than 5 minutes away from one of the top KTM shops in TX and I still do it.
