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Often a too tight tire (which won't seat well) will be less problematic after some miles ridded at pressure. But life is full of uncertainty and tire seating is one such example. If you absolutely need a tire to seat well before you continue your ride chose one that seats when newly mounted. Andy
That's the pragmatic solution. But I just got these new tyres and they feel great and the grip is brilliant …
No, I'm talking about the way some people insist that "it's easy, just do this, no need for that".
See what I mean? Maybe you've not fitted many tyres, maybe you've been lucky, maybe you're that guy that does one-finger push-ups …
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?
The restrictions on "baby powder" is because it's made to be applied directly to skin, so it falls under the FDA.
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.
Originally Posted by Jeff Neese
The stuff sold specifically as Tire Talc is still the same old "toxic" talcum powder.
If it really has asbestos in it it's toxic to breathe.
Originally Posted by Jeff Neese
vailable at most auto supply stores, and of course Amazon.
..... 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.
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.