Originally Posted by
John E
Is it just me, or is anyone else unable to mount Continental GP 5000 tires on a vintage 700C rim? I can't even get the first bead over the edge of the rim. I bought these to replace an older set of Continental 4000s, which, though a tight fit, were doable. Rims are Campagnolos with 14mm inside width.
I've got a couple sets on vintage rims - one is an old set of Matrix from '91, and the other is Ukai from '86. It's been a while but I don't remember having any particular challenge mounting either set.