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Tyre removal/fitting lubricant?
« on: 06 October 2021, 09:48:27 pm »
   Always fit my own bike tyres to prevent others butchering the rims, should I use genuine purpose made tyre lubricant?   Used washing up liquid in the past but been told it has salt in it which isn’t good for the alloy rims?
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Re: Tyre removal/fitting lubricant?
« Reply #1 on: 07 October 2021, 09:59:37 pm »
Bought a tyre fitting machine a few years ago now as I was fed up with paying to have it done.
I've heard the same as you so have always used a dedicated lubricant for the job. I prefer the liquid to the grease though.
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Re: Tyre removal/fitting lubricant?
« Reply #2 on: 08 October 2021, 12:19:49 pm »
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Re: Tyre removal/fitting lubricant?
« Reply #3 on: 08 October 2021, 06:36:36 pm »
Bought a tyre fitting machine a few years ago now as I was fed up with paying to have it done.
I've heard the same as you so have always used a dedicated lubricant for the job. I prefer the liquid to the grease though.
I will use a liquid as well, what product do you use?
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