New Tires Being Installed on the RS

[Duccrazydave]

Well I got the RS4s swapped on this weekend. I was going to go riding instead, but the mid west weather being mid west weather suddenly changed from sunny and 60's to 50 and rain showers in my area. Hopefully I'll get out this afternoon and scuff them in. The only real problem I had was getting the rear Metzler Z8 off the rim. The No-mar mount demount tip was really difficult to get engaged under the second bead (first one came off fine). The lack of "drop center" in these wheels makes it a real PITA! I screwed with it for about an hour before I had to walk away and get some lunch. If I'd had a sawzall at that point that Metzler would have looked like Freddy Kruger, Michel Myers, Jason and the Texas chainsaw boys had gotten together for a party with it on a dark, desolate ranch. Went after it again after lunch and got the tip to engage came off no problem after that. Oh well all a technique learning experience on the No-mar.
Chris

Technique is indeed everything with the NoMar. The lube (made from the mounting paste) is your friend on the dismounts. My tire changes are far enough apart that I keep the changing guide hanging on the wall behind the changer.
Toughest change was the off brand rear tire on my brothers ZX14. I think the bead was glued to the rim!


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