IRC is notorious for a tight fitting bead. I've been using cheapo black gumwall Kenda tires for a few years now and they fit fine.
Tom Martin Oakland CA USA
-----Original Message----- From: scott davis [mailto:francopedia@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 9:40 AM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Large 27" Rims = Tight Tires 1970s
I recently bought a 70s Motobecane w/ 27" x 1-1/4" Weinmann alloy rims. The problem is that they seem to be a bit larger than standard and it takes a crowbar to remove the tires! It's equally difficult to mount new tires. Anyone remember working on these pesky rims? Is there a larger 27" tire that fits these better? It came w/ Hutchinsons and I tried Kenda and IRC. Both were way too tight.
Scott BIG CHILL Minnesota USA sdbicyclegarage.com
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