thteach@sonic.net wrote:
> I haven't followed this whole thread but it appears as no one mentioned
> the tried and true way of stretching. If I someone mentioned it and this
> is repition, sorry.
>
> The way to do it is to take a new tire and mount it on either a new
> (unlaced) or beat up(and cleaned up) rim. The rim is to have no adhesive.
> Manhandle the lightly inflated (enough pressure to make it round) tire on
> the rim. Pump it up to 95 to 130 psi (depending on the pressure limit
> recommendations) and let it set for 2-3 days.
That only works if you can pull the tire onto the rim in the first place. I have some Panaracer nylon tires that I have been completely unable to mount, even on a clean, dry rim.
Otherwise, its a great idea. I have a number of rejected Matrix ISO tubular rims I use for this.
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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA