Originally Posted by
speedevil
Even though it was centered properly when applied, a tight bead could cause mounting the tire to move the tape. I switched to Kapton tape as well, mainly because the 35mm Compass tires I mounted were so tight using Velox tape that I didn't think I could fix a flat at the side of the road. The Kapton tape did make a difference for me.
Reading some of Heine's marketing blurbs about how he thinks rim tape and tires should work, I was wondering about that. Sounds like another reason (besides the $75 price tag) to use another tire ...