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Posted by : Fuzz, North West Bulgaria (212.5.158.190)

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On Wednesday 28/05/14 at 18:59:32

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FITTING TYRES
Not everyones Number ONE job, but with a bit of patience IT CAN BE DONE !!!
You maybe an old hand at tyre fitting , or taking it to a tyre dealer to fit...But this guide is here to help you if not !!!
Firstly please accept my apologies if you are an 'Old Hand' at fitting tyres.
I thought I should supply you with a few tips on tyre fitting.

1. After deflating & removing the old tyre , make sure that the inside of the wheel rim is clean & doesn’t have any flaking chrome or corrosion.

2. Lubricate the new tyre with tyre soap, (if supplied) or a 50/50 mix of water & washing up liquid... DO NOT USE SWARFEGA OR GREASE !!! Lubricate the inside & outside of the beaded rim.

3. Note the direction of the rotation arrow on the sidewall of the tyre (If there is one on the tyre), & make sure it is facing forwards.

4. Mount the lubricated tyre onto the rim, then fit the partially inflated inner tube. ( If you have a tube )

5. Ensure that the inner tube has seated , & then start to push the tyre onto the rim *WITH YOUR HANDS*. starting & finishing at the valve.

6. It IS possible to fit a tyre onto the wheel , without using tyre levers in this way.

7. Keep on checking, to make sure that you haven’t trapped the inner tube, between the tyre bead & the wheel rim.

8. If you have to use tyre levers, make sure that you don’t pinch the inner tube with them.

9. Inflate to the correct pressure, ensuring that the tyre 'pops out' & sits true on the wheel.

10. Wipe around the tyre with a cloth & check that you can see the beading mark level on the tyre all the way around.

IMPORTANT
I am amazed at the number of people I inform of the following & they are not aware of it !
When tyres are made, the manufacturers use a SILICONE based mould releaseant in the tyre moulds.
This helps the tyre to come out of the mould easier & also coats the new tyre , to protect it during storage...

HOWEVER...After fitting the tyre , please allow at least 100 miles before heavy braking (Unless in an emergency) or hard acceleration, etc, for the mould releasant to be 'SCRUBBED OFF'.

You can help by using a fine sandpaper, to assist the 'SCRUBBING IN'

I hope this has helped you,

Continental Go's

These tyres dramatically improve the handling on C90's.

I have personally used them & find them to be FAR superior to any other brand I have used in the past.
I recommend a 250 x 17 front & a 275 x 17 on the rear.

Regards
Fuzz.

Message Thread:

Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Sat 24/05/14 at 16:33:12

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - BSR Sat 24/05/14 at 18:11:06

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Sat 24/05/14 at 21:04:59

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Saltysnax Sun 25/05/14 at 03:14:45

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Sun 25/05/14 at 04:24:02

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Bogger Sun 25/05/14 at 23:32:49

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Mon 26/05/14 at 13:32:59

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Diesel Dave Tue 27/05/14 at 13:44:50

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Tue 27/05/14 at 17:41:34

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - JohnS Staffs Tue 27/05/14 at 21:54:07

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Tue 27/05/14 at 22:28:17

FTAO Wuyang, Contis..... - Fuzz, North West Bulgaria Tue 27/05/14 at 23:27:15

RE: FTAO Wuyang, Contis..... - Wuyang Wed 28/05/14 at 01:16:55

RE: FTAO Wuyang, Contis..... - Griz/Notts Wed 28/05/14 at 02:22:38

RE: FTAO Wuyang, Contis..... - Wuyang Wed 28/05/14 at 03:50:02

RE: FTAO Wuyang, Contis..... - JohnS Staffs Wed 28/05/14 at 01:43:19

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Fuzz. BG Wed 28/05/14 at 16:10:06

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Vk/Leeds (Big Pink Bear) Wed 28/05/14 at 17:51:40

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Wed 28/05/14 at 18:44:17
Tyre Fitting - Fuzz, North West Bulgaria Wed 28/05/14 at 18:59:32

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Wed 28/05/14 at 18:50:24

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Wed 28/05/14 at 19:30:17

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Vk/Leeds (Big Pink Bear) Wed 28/05/14 at 21:08:11

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Vk/Leeds (Big Pink Bear) Wed 28/05/14 at 21:40:13

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Wed 28/05/14 at 21:47:04

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Vk/Leeds (Big Pink Bear) Wed 28/05/14 at 22:33:25

Tyre delivery FTAO Wuyang... - Fuzz, North West Bulgaria Thu 29/05/14 at 11:48:49

RE: Tyre delivery FTAO Wuyang... - Wuyang Thu 29/05/14 at 13:40:23

RE: Tyre delivery FTAO Wuyang... - Fuzz, North West Bulgaria Thu 29/05/14 at 23:15:38

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Sat 31/05/14 at 14:51:48

FTAO Wuyang, Contis..... - Fuzz, North West Bulgaria Sat 31/05/14 at 18:27:01
RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Sat 31/05/14 at 19:00:46

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Sat 31/05/14 at 19:01:55

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Sat 31/05/14 at 19:11:42
RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Sat 31/05/14 at 19:12:53

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Sat 31/05/14 at 19:13:35

RE: Head shaking innova at 25mph - Wuyang Sat 31/05/14 at 19:14:06

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