Yeah, it's really more about the garbage can offering a stable, comfortable working height. I've done enough insert installations to realize it's all about patience in working the beads in the right order. I know all the tips and tricks. That Park Tool thing is certainly not sturdy enough to be useful for installing inserts. I also highly recommend using a sealant injector (Stans makes a good one) to inject sealant through the valve stem - makes the whole process far less stressful and messy. I also try to limit my use of tire levers, as I've discovered that over-zealous use of levers can actually damage certain tire casings (DD, I'm looking at you!).
Sept. 3, 2022, 10:48 a.m. - Ryan Walters
Yeah, it's really more about the garbage can offering a stable, comfortable working height. I've done enough insert installations to realize it's all about patience in working the beads in the right order. I know all the tips and tricks. That Park Tool thing is certainly not sturdy enough to be useful for installing inserts. I also highly recommend using a sealant injector (Stans makes a good one) to inject sealant through the valve stem - makes the whole process far less stressful and messy. I also try to limit my use of tire levers, as I've discovered that over-zealous use of levers can actually damage certain tire casings (DD, I'm looking at you!).