grumpus

That's the pragmatic solution. But I just got these new tyres and they feel great and the grip is brilliant …

Jeff Neese

That's not an actual answer. Please enlighten us all - explain how tire levers might possibly be needed to correct the situation pictured. Or how tire levers ever come into play after you've got the tire over the rim, except maybe to remove the tire later on.

Have you ever changed a tire? Notice how loose it is on the rim until you inflate it? That's when you align the bead seat line with the rim, with your hands. It doesn't take any strength at all. The only tools needed are opposable thumbs, and a pump to inflate the tire afterwards.

Try it. Go let the air out of one of your tires. Notice that the tire is now loose on the rim and can easily be repositioned. Now do you see why tire levers would never be needed?

Arthur Peabody

The FDA hasn't banned it. The Johnson&Johnson suit has scared everyone off. I wanted real talc, found it in the off-brands for a few years, but it's disappeared.

If it really has asbestos in it it's toxic to breathe.

Not at Auto Zone.

Jeff Neese

It's on O'Reilly's web site at least - I didn't check any others. In any event, real talc is still being sold labeled as Tire Talc. The expectation is that people who are using it are doing so in a well-ventilated area and wearing gloves - the warning label on the back says don't breathe it or let it come into contact with skin.

I bought mine from Amazon.

grumpus

Show me where I stated that they might.

zebede

deflate

spray with glass cleaner

overinflate by 25%

wait overnight (you might hear it pop)

I bet the next time you have to remount you will not have the problem