Originally Posted by
boggy
Thank you guys, I have replaced the rim tape. The thick cotton 22mm Velox tape nicely filled the rim wall to wall. The thin and narrow flimsy plastic band that was there before was a total joke in comparison. Hopefully this will put a stop to tube failures on the side facing the rim.
If you have trouble mounting the tire, the thicker tape can sometimes be to blame. For me, I'll use the thinner strip wall to wall, and the thicker tape just to cover the spoke holes/ heads of the nipples (for vintage single wall rims).
Happy trails!