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Tubeless tires (UST tires)
Dismounting tires
Deflate the tubeless/UST tire completely
(h)
. Press the
tire from one side towards the center of the rim, until
the tire bead is loose in the rim base. Lever this tire side
completely over the rim side or the rim edge and start
on the side opposite of the valve. Do not use tire levers
to prevent any damage of the sensitive sealing lip on the
tire bead! Press the other tire side into the rim base and
remove it from the rim only when the entire tire side is
pulled over the edge of the rim.
Repair
In case of a puncture, tubeless tires can also be used
with inner tubes. First remove the perforating object, as
far as available, from the tire and remove the valve from
the rim. Insert a slightly inflated new inner tube into the
tire. Mount the tire as described below.
For tubeless tires there are special patches which are
mounted on the inner side. If necessary, you can also
use a conventional repair patch. Observe in any case the
operating instructions of the repair kit manufacturer.
A
Improper mounting can lead to malfunction-
ing or tire damage. Therefore, it is essential
to follow the instructions of the component
manufacturer on this MERIDA CD-ROM.
Mounting tires
Before mounting a tire make sure it is free of dirt and
lubricant on the inside and around the tire bead. Do not
use tire levers! To prevent any damage, wet both tire
beads all around with soapy water or with tire mounting
lubricant – or at least with water – and press the tire with
your hands onto the rim, as you do in the case of clinch-
er and folding tires.
Start by levering one tire bead completely over one rim
edge and then the other. Press both tire beads all the
way around into the well of the rim and ensure that the
special valve is centered between the tire beads.
Press onto the tire from above over the entire circumfer-
ence of the tire.
Pump up the tire with a compressor or a CO2 cartridge
up to its maximum air pressure so that it can seat prop-
erly on the rim. The permissible pressure is normally
shown on the side wall of the tire. Loud plopping nois-
es can be heard during the seating process. Do not be
worried!
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