help seating tires ?

[billpunch]

So.... I just got my 29er all set up for riding to work. I was taking som advise from a friend and decided to put some slick tires on. The new tires are 700 x 32, I'm having a HELL of a time getting them to seat. The rims are Bontrager Mustang tubeless, but with no t-less strips. I've tried everything; bike lust, working the bead with the hand, over inflation
Has anyone overcome this ? .... Please help !!! :o _thanks

[mudnuts]

So.... I just got my 29er all set up for riding to work. I was taking som advise from a friend and decided to put some slick tires on. The new tires are 700 x 32, I'm having a HELL of a time getting them to seat. The rims are Bontrager Mustang tubeless, but with no t-less strips. I've tried everything; bike lust, working the bead with the hand, over inflation
Has anyone overcome this ? .... Please help !!! :o _thanks

Soap and water works for me. Get them set-up and ready for air then brush them (the beads and rim) generously with a solution of soap and water.. Use plenty of soap, and did I say generously apply.. Air compressor if possible..

Also, if your not going tubeless the inner tube may actually stop your tire from sliding into place, so, soap and water, inflate half way wait a min or two then over inflate a little. It should pop in..


generously apply..

[RacerK]

You could also try silicon spray lube, in between the tire bead and rim. (NOT any other kind of lube that might damage the tire!)