Hondo Gravel

Tomorrow my Terreno Dry TNT 40c will be here. I知 just wondering how hard they will be to mount to a clincher/tubeless ready wheels with 19mm internal width with tubes. I had no problems mounting the Marathons to the wheels they are 35c. I知 confident I can mount them in the garage but I知 concerned with a roadside flat and if it is a difficult mount it will kill my riding buzz. The wheels are tube and tubeless friendly so hopefully that will make a difference. I know go tubeless but for now I知 planning on swapping tires for different terrains with this wheelset. TNT is tubes or no tubes so hopefully the tires will be friendly.

Wilmingtech

I initially struggled getting these tires onto both my HED Ardennes plus rims and my wifes HED Flanders rims. You can read about a bit of that struggle HERE

I needed a hair dryer to heat up the tires and get them on the rim. Once I got them on the rim I inflated to about 100psi and let them sit for 24 hours. After that I can now take them off with my bare hands.

I think about going tubeless but it doesnt make sense to me. Not much savings in weight. Sealant makes a mess in the tire. And 2 times over the last 3 years of riding I have had a tear or puncture big enough that the sealant (had I been tubeless) would not have helped.

The difference in weight between tube and sealant isnt enough to make me go tubeless.

That being said the Vittoria tires would be perfect for tubeless. They seal perfectly to my HED rims.

-Sean

bstark

Mounted a set on stans grail mk3 wheels a few weeks ago, no troubles but I went tubeless. Does take tire levers to get them on but I can deal with that. Been pleased with their performance so far.

wsteve464

Mounted my Terreno Mix on a WTB tubless rim with no problem. A set of tire levers and make sure the tire bead goes into the center depression in the rim as it is mounted.

If you are worried about a flat get tubes with a removable valve core and put the sealant in the tube.

mstateglfr 

What happened to sticking with the Marathons?

Hondo Gravel

I will still use them on touring trails like the Katy. I just want some more performance oriented tires to mix things up a bit.

Hondo Gravel

[QUOTE=Wilmingtech;20910340]I initially struggled getting these tires onto both my HED Ardennes plus rims and my wifes HED Flanders rims. You can read about a bit of that struggle HERE

I needed a hair dryer to heat up the tires and get them on the rim. Once I got them on the rim I inflated to about 100psi and let them sit for 24 hours. After that I can now take them off with my bare hands.

I think about going tubeless but it doesnt make sense to me. Not much savings in weight. Sealant makes a mess in the tire. And 2 times over the last 3 years of riding I have had a tear or puncture big enough that the sealant (had I been tubeless) would not have helped.

The difference in weight between tube and sealant isnt enough to make me go tubeless.

That being said the Vittoria tires would be perfect for tubeless. They seal perfectly to my HED rims.

-Sean[/QUOTE

Thanks for the info. Over the years I have noticed once stubborn tires have been on the bike and breaks in, it becomes easier to change on and off the wheels.

trailangel

Nobody would know how hard they are to mount. Only you would with your skills and tools... and we don't know what these are.

Hondo Gravel

Don’t worry dude my dad is a TV repairman he can fix anything. He has all kinds of tools.

Sean Penn aka Jeff Spicoli

trailangel

LOL

trailangel

Did you get those meats on?
I have Vittoria Mezcal tires... really like them. Good flat protection.

Hondo Gravel

Not yet but this evening I will put the tires on.

Hondo Gravel

They were a challenge to mount but I think when they break in changing them won’t be so bad



These saved my thumbs

trailangel

I don't know.... 40mm tires..... you are crossing over into MTB XC territory. Better put a dropper post on.
I betting those will be good against goathead thorns...... while riding nice.

Hondo Gravel

Yes, if it gets rougher I go to the front suspension 29er. We have goatheads here but not like those you guys have in California/Arizona those are tire killers. I ride hardpack gravel and county road pavement. Going to try them out today.

trailangel

How about a report on the 40mm pillows?

Hondo Gravel

. LoL you asked .

Hondo Gravel

Smooth on the pavement a slight speed penalty because they are 40s but when you hit gravel they are great. It was slightly muddy and the tires handled light slop very well. I ran them at 70psi which was great on tarmac but too much on gravel. I need to experiment with air pressures. They roll well and feel light.

redlude97

70psi on 40s? Cut that number in half...

Hondo Gravel

yes way too much PSI I ran my Nanos 40s at 50 psi .. I guess I like punishment. I have 8-9 miles of pavement before gravel so 70 feels good there but on gravel no.