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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Diploman on May 13, 2019, 01:49:13 PM
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I recently posted ("Recalcitrant Tire") about my dismay and frustration at a set of Avon AM-26 tires resisting my attempts to mount them on my V50 wheels. Windex and dish soap had their chances and failed. The front tire, which I had thought correctly seated, on closer inspection proved to be asymmetrically seated, just like the rear. All efforts to seat the resolutely defiant beads, including letting the tire sit overnight at 102 lbs of pressure, proved futile. I even tried some GoJo hand cream, recommended by one member with the intriguing description "slick as puppy snot". Sorry puppies, no joy.
Lannis and several others declared that Ru-Glide or other dedicated tire lube would be the solution. Out of alternatives, I ordered a gallon of Ru-Glide. I levered off one bead of each tire, copiously lubed up the beads and wheel shoulders, remounted the beads and hooked up the compressor. At about 60 lbs., the rear tire gave up resistance, quietly squeezing into a complete, symmetrical seat all around without any drama or thunderclaps, just slipping silently into position. Front tire the same - all good, resistance quelled. Thanks for the cogent advice.
Now I have a lifetime supply of Ru-Glide and you can count me among the True Believers: Real Tire Lube is the way to go, all else is just an imposter.
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HA ! Great stuff, ain't it ?
I ran out - and couldn't readily find it local, but I pass the No-Mar tire changer factory twice a day, and ended up with some of the No-Mar stuff.
Still, I find one way or another to heat the tires before mounting them. It makes for a more harmonious outcome. :grin: :grin: :grin:
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That Ru-Paul makes a good product!
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Now I have a lifetime supply of Ru-Glide and you can count me among the True Believers: Real Tire Lube is the way to go, all else is just an imposter.
I used to have a lifetime supply too, until the bottle broke open when the temperature dropped below freezing in my garage. It's just as slippery on your garage floor as it is on your tire rim, come Spring!
You've been warned.
Moto
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Quote from: dguzzi on Today at 02:38:40 PM (https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=100955.msg1595794#msg1595794)That Ru-Paul makes a good product!
I don't think he would use it on tires....
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If you can't find Ru Glide, NAPA carries it. I thought I had a lifetime supply, too.. but I've lived longer than I expected. :grin: I'm on my second gallon..
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It could be that the bead had stretched a bit over time and was now just slightly less tight on the rim. As I posted then, Windex worked where Ru-Glyde had failed me in the past.