maffias Posted June 6, 2013 Share Hey guys, I'm really having a hard time putting on GEAX Saguaro tyres on my Stans rims. Have any of you guys also experienced this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 6, 2013 Share Hey guys, I'm really having a hard time putting on GEAX Saguaro tyres on my Stans rims. Have any of you guys also experienced this ?Yes, its near impossible even if you do the patches trick where you move the side that you already fitted closer to the centre of the rim to allow more space to get the tyre on. Here is a tip, buy a bottle of Ricky Louw, drink half of it neat....use green crowbar tyre levers and get someone to help. After you got the first one on, drink the other half of the bottle...its going to be a long night SteveS and Ramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted June 6, 2013 Share Well, sounds like once they are on they won't burp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maffias Posted June 6, 2013 Share rouxjie shot for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maffias Posted June 6, 2013 Share are the tyres the problem or the wheels ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtracker Posted June 6, 2013 Share Best advise I got from Vinny the Butcher was the following; 1. Lie the tyres in the sun inside out for about 2 days until all the kinks are out.2. One long tyre lever3. Plenty soapy water on the rims and bead of tyres4. Elbow grease5. Pump up at garage. MUST hear 2 pops per tyre.6. Leave on rims for a solid day.7. Get a syringe to insert the Stan,s solution via the valve. 8. Redo process, insert Stan's solution and pump tyres with a bomb (yes it works) or at the garage. You will battle all day unless you follow the above. I know!!!!! rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkie 2 Posted June 6, 2013 Share I believe it is a bit of both as the rim profile is also an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 6, 2013 Share I believe it is a bit of both as the rim profile is also an issuecorrect...I also suspect its a bit of both. The upside is you will never burp them, guaranteed, the downside, well you need to carry an angle grinder with you in a race to be able to fit a tjoob if needs be... Single reason I don't ride them, also the geax tnt's are moer heavy Meezo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymakestv Posted June 6, 2013 Share Best advise I got from Vinny the Butcher was the following; 1. Lie the tyres in the sun inside out for about 2 days until all the kinks are out.2. One long tyre lever3. Plenty soapy water on the rims and bead of tyres4. Elbow grease5. Pump up at garage. MUST hear 2 pops per tyre.6. Leave on rims for a solid day.7. Get a syringe to insert the Stan,s solution via the valve.8. Redo process, insert Stan's solution and pump tyres with a bomb (yes it works) or at the garage. You will battle all day unless you follow the above. I know!!!!! This guy knows what he is talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted June 6, 2013 Share I feel your pain.Round 2 tonight of trying to seat Hans Dampfs on a set of crest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enjoi Posted June 6, 2013 Share Put mine on last night without any trouble. Are you trying to put them on using a floor pump? I took mine to the garage, 5min job. I have Mavic crossmax ST's so might be the Stans wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted June 6, 2013 Share i have on my wheels - got the bike shop to do the hard work. once on they stay on though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maffias Posted June 6, 2013 Share cool thank for the advice guys will give every option a try ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted June 6, 2013 Share I feel your pain.Round 2 tonight of trying to seat Hans Dampfs on a set of crest Paint a layer of sealant on the tyre bead. Allow it get a bit dry. Pump at the garage. Easy peazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted June 6, 2013 Share Paint a layer of sealant on the tyre bead. Allow it get a bit dry. Pump at the garage. Easy peazy!Thank you. That is now my approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maffias Posted June 6, 2013 Share My problem is getting the one side of the tyre on :cursing: I wish I was on the pumping phase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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