tcarl
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 561
Bikes: Roark, Waterford 1100, 1987 Schwinn Paramount, Nishiki Professional, Bottecchia, 2 Scattantes, 3 Cannondale touring bikes, mtn. bike, cyclocross, hybrid, 1940's era Schwinn
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I have some Ambrosio rims like that - same brand and model. They've always been nearly impossible to get tires off and on. Doesn't matter what brand tire. I use folding tires, not wire bead, and preferably tires that have already been mounted - they're a little more flexible. Then I have to use my Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack, start fighting with it, and keep fighting until I win. I've looked online - those rims are apparently known for being tight - I've seen them called "the rims from h***."