How To Install Solid Bike Tires On A Rim | Tannus Armour
Vložit
- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- Tannus Airless Tires are made of a patented material called Aither. It’s a high quality foam-like polymer that allows them to be completely solid but ride like normal bike tires.
Shop Now | Tannus Solid Tires
tannusamerica.com/pages/tannu...
Shop Now | Complete Wheelsets w/ Solid Tires
tannusamerica.com/pages/tannu...
Want a discount?
Use code: CZcams20 on your next order!
had these tires for about 3 years... best thing I bought for my bike... no more ruined rides from flats! No need to carry tools or pump either...
So cool to hear! No more flats. Cheers
Gotta love the fact that the domain is tannus *america* and you guys still use millimeters only. Respect! (And just to make it clear, SI units are obviously superior so I think this is a good idea.)
It's a unit of measurement - not a religion. I like to mix rods, furlongs, meters, feet, and fathoms.
Millimeters is just simply a more accurate way to measure dimensions, because of the smaller increments.
@@JohnSmith-he2pg The problem is not the length of an inch but the fact that you use fractions instead of real numbers for smaller lengths than an inch. And you switch other to other units for longer distances.
SI system uses a meter for all lengths and simply uses base-10 multipliers such as kilo (1000x), milli (0.001x), micro (0.000001x), nano (0.000000001x) to avoid having to write huge amounts of zeroes in human readable notation.
@@MikkoRantalainen Yup yup.
I had my bike shop install the Tannus solid tires on my Trek it was the best investment I ever made, I absolutely love these tires.
Just did it today. Thanks for the product and the help.
Good instructions. I had no problem installing.
Hardest part is getting the tire over the rim. As you stated even pressure all the way around is important and then "rolling" the tire into the track as you near the end. Stretching the tire perform hand also helped.
Performance of the tire is interesting . Balancing the bike with no hands is more difficult, if not impossible. Bike feels a little more unsteady in turns as well. Riding straight doesn't seem to be a problem. I was also warned about a rougher ride but I didn't expirience that, probably due to the shocks on my bike.
And
Nice video bro ❤
Hi Sterling, great tips. Unfortunately, I had to adapt some of things you said to your physical process and add one thing. What worked for me was to snap in a few of the pins in first to hold in place and then roll the tire onto the rim from there, as far around as I could. Then, I used two of the Tannus tools (which was key for me). I pried on the tire, then pried again with the second tool, slipped out the first, and pried again as I worked back to the snapped in pins Pry, hold, pry, hold.
Nice work! Thanks for sharing and watching!
Use two S tools at the same time? I might try that next time I attempt installation.
Awesome & Thanks :)
Hi there,
I have a 2017 steel body Brompton with a Swytch kit installed. Now, with the front wheel containing the Swytch kit motor and cable connections, I dread getting a flat more on the front than on the rear.
I was wondering if you could suggest the most practical/comfortable Tannus tire that would be most suitable for the Brompton. Are you familiar with the Mini Velo 16" ETRTO (32-349)? I'm 5'2" female lightweight.
Would you please share some thoughts?
Thanks very much.
I need these tires for my Ride1up bike. Not sure what my rim is and if it works. But I'm glad these tires exist.
Go check out our website. It helps walk you through selecting your tire size for your rim. Thanks!
I have the Ride1up Roadster V2 Gravel Edition and it gives me the most difficult time trying to replace the rear wheel. It might be similar with all of Ride1up’s bikes but the process for removing the rear wheel was poorly designed.
Are there plans for a 35c airless tire? I also noticed on the website there is no real photo documentation of the tread patterns so I am assuming the tires are only offered in one pattern? It's not clear to me if the airless tire then is recommended for gravel or only for city riding?
Okay, zip ties and a hammer (to leverage it over) works so well! Then it’s extremely easy to install
A hammer? How did you avoid damaging the rims, may I ask? I used multiple zip ties but the tannus tire seems to want to keep rolling off the rim, even with the zip ties in place. But yes, something solid with a longer handle will give you more leverage to mount the tire on the rim. Let me think about the hammer idea, thank you. Maybe the hammer [or mallet] could also be used to hammer the S tool to push the plastic pins into the rim also.
@@JohnSmith-he2pg something else could indeed be used for leverage
I just only had a hammer nearby for it :-)
Please I have this tires … perfect … but i am looking for the same Tannus tires BUT with MTB Profile … where can I get them ?
Would putting the tire in a boiling water help
Stretching the tire instead of putting it under the sun? (UK don’t have much times with sunlight)
Yes! That is a good tip/trick we’ve seen customers recommend. It works! Thanks for watching
I started installing my new Tannus tyres and got frustrated; I wanted to return the tyres so I drafted this message:
---------------------------------------------
Dear Tannus,
Thank you for creating this long-needed product for the world: it's about time!
I received my tyres and began fitting them in a 77 degree fahrenheit room. I can't for the life of me install my new tyres; and I'm a very strong man. I was unable to stretch the tyres around the wheel, so I installed half of the pins on one side of the rim, hoping this would help, but it didn't. Another issue is the inner half of the Tannus tyre, which seems to be too wide and unable to fit in the wheel.
These are the two problems:
1: The Tannus tyres are smaller than my regular air tyres; I attach a photo of the Tannus tyre fitting LOOSELY INSIDE the air tyre.
2. The inner part of the Tannus tyre where the pins insert is WIDER than the pins. I attach a photo.
It seems to me that I need tyres with a wider diameter and a thinner inner section. Do you have tyres which are, say 750, and have a narrower inner section? Could I exchange them? Or do you advise I leave them out in the sun first to see if they loosen up?
Thank you for your help,
Mac
New Slick: 700x25 × 2
700x25c / Midnight Black / Hard 110psi
---------------------------------------------
Before sending the message, I gave the installation one more shot and was miraculously able to stretch the tyre around the bike wheel with a herculean amount of effort. Perhaps the tyres already being half installed stretched and elongated them a little, making the installation easier/possible. After laboriously seating all the pins, I was also able to laboriously jiggle the inner part of the tyre into the bike wheel rim so it entered snugly. All in all, it took me about three hours to install the two wheels. Next time, I'll definitely heat up the tyres in the sun.
It's been a few weeks since and I can report that the only downside is the wheels slip on smooth stony surfaces when it's wet, so go slower and pay extra attention when riding on sidewalks or going up onto sidewalks on rainy days. The wheels have performed great; they sit snugly on the wheel, roll well on the streets, and, most importantly of all, haven't punctured. I'm actually glad that they were a size too small and difficult to install, because now they are very tightly and securely installed, and will never fall off or come loose.
Very happy with my purchase and will buy Tannus again for future bikes.
UPDATE: Bought another pair of Tannus Solids. Put them in the sun and they softened up dramatically, making them easy to wrap around the wheel. Unfortunately, I installed pins one size too small and could hear the pins popping in and out of place while riding. Am now removing them with needle nose pliers and reinstalling pins one size larger.
love it haha, i had the same problem but i managed to get them on think i pulled something in my chest as its killing me today
@@DrPingn Welcome to the wheel revolution, Dr. Penguin. I assume you installed half the pins first like I did, without preheating the tyres, and then tried to stretch the rest over the wheel rim. It's curious that you tore a pectoral, given that a pulling, rather than a pushing, force is required to stretch the tyre over the wheel rim. (Pecs are used for pushing / back muscles are used for pulling.) Perhaps at some point you were pulling with one hand and pushing with the other. Next time, do a warm-up before you begin installation.
I have 26 x 1.95 tires. Haven't measured inner slot width. Would this work with the next size down, since you don't have a perfect matching size, (with)out some filler material for the remaining gaps? Is there a way to make it work?
We would need to know your inner rim width in order to determine whether or not the solid tire will fit? Thanks!
You changed the shape of the pins. Which side should point outwards: The one with the groves and size engraved or the smooth one? The new design doesn't have a flat side any more. Unfortunately the tire did not come with instructions and the online resources all refer to the old design.
would theses work on a tandem bike since has more weight size 26x1.75 tire ? thank you.
Yes it will. That size range is available. Cheers
My bike has racewheels with rims for tubeless tires. As you probably know, that means a shallower rim, and the tubeless tires are glued in place. How does that work with Tannus solid tires...? Can they be mounted with doublesided adhesive tape or glue if the pins doesn't fit...?
That's a negative from us. Thanks for watching!
I have a question:
I have an antique wooden bicycle with wooden rims. The wooden rims do have a edge for the 37-622 tires, but not a 'hook' like my Dutch grandpa bicycle with 'Rigida Ryde V38' rims.
Are these airless still possible.
The real reason I want to try airless is that the wooden rims can't hold the 2+ bar pressure sideways anymore (edges may crack).
Thanks in advance
This is a very good question. Without seeing a picture of the rim and going off the description we would say no, not compatible. Ceck out the Hooked rim illustration on our website to see how the pins hook into the rim: tannusamerica.com/pages/tannus-airless-tires. Thanks for watching! Cool bike!
@@RideTannus
Thank you! I appreciate your answer amd effort.
I'll keep my eye on your interesting products!
Hey just took me 4 hours to install one of these razor blade 26 X 1.75... Son of a gun in the early stages I got fiddly with it and reverse the direction without noticing I assume it doesn't matter a whole lot cuz it looks symmetrical?.. my back is wrecked and it's going to have to be good enough
I started trying to mount these razor blades on my mag wheel rims today and it seems I need more leverage to stretch these tires enough to get them on. No, I haven't put them out in the sun and I haven't tried boiling them first.
@@JohnSmith-he2pg good luck persistence will out.... having some reusable or otherwise zip ties might help just try to secure as much as you can and then roll the rest the best you can on to the rim and then straighten it out afterwards is generally how it goes. I just got another one of these delivered LOL I'm not in a hurry to put it on cuz I still have pneumatic Tire on the front..... a hot day when you can just lay the thing down on the hot pavement might be the best plan..... from what I recall temperature ended up not being the major factor however I have the strongest grip around generally
I know the pin need to be 3.5mm larger then the inner rim. How about the tire lips where it contact with the rims? How bigger it need to be ? Because If the inner rim is 22mm and the lips are 22mm. It will just seat on it with the pins clinchers
Feel free to check out our step by step installation guide here: tannusamerica.com/pages/tannus-tire-installation
I just bought a Baby Maker stealth 2. Would I be able to instal these?
Absolutely. Check out out website to see how to select your tire size. Thanks for watching!
I'm trying to install a 700 * 40 c tannus Tire. It says it'll fit on a 19 and a 21 mm rim. I'm trying to put it on my 19 mm around it's impossible. The drop in point is 21 mm on the tire you sent me so how is it supposed to fit in 19 mm without a lot of pressure like a machine. And who's this recommending tennis dealer who's installed who installs I'm in Florida so how does that help me any
Hi *Michael!* we do have quite a few certified shops that can help you out in Florida. Click the link to our dealer locator: tannusamerica.com/pages/store-locator-1 If no one is in your area, feel free to contact our customer service line here: 385-227-5393
I just removed these from my e-bike after about 2 years. They were always kind of squirmy in the handling - reacted to every bump in the road. It was great not to have to worry about punctures but I got sick of the hard ride and bad handling. The battery usage was also noticeably higher, maybe 15 - 20% I think. The tyres would actually get warm to the touch due to the rolling loss. And...they would get flat-spotted by sitting still parked and be lumpy for the first km or so of the ride. My summary: Almost impossible to fit, even for a pretty handy person like me. Ride and handling not woth the pucture-proofness. I cut them off with a tenon saw.
Best tire (New Slick 700x25 100% Puncture-Proof tire (Road) - Hard, Midnight (Black)) for Elite Qubo fluid trainer, nothing demotivates as much as flat tire on a trainer.
You sir, nailed it! Thanks for comment and for watching!
"... our Razorback 26 inch by 1.75 inch tire, one of our most difficult-to-install tire." Ha ha! I'm struggling with the installation now! But eventually, the problem will get solved, one way or the other. I might have to get bigger tire levers and also maybe the P Tool.
I've decided I've got wheels that have too-narrow inner rims (17.5mm) and I'm getting wider rim mag wheels now. Waiting for them to arrive in the mail....
Please make Tannus tires for motorcycle.
17x2 inch
That's the goal! Hopefully someday. Cheers
Question is how do you get them of? I bought a single speed with them already on and it’s the most uncomfortable bike iv ever ridden
czcams.com/video/cEcZIO3jzyI/video.html
@@JohnSmith-he2pg ah thanks. If only I saw this earlier
Do you make 20"x4" airless tires?
Negative
We do make a tubed Armour bike insert though in that size, that is our flagship product 👌
@@RideTannus could I squeeze 2 of them on to one rim?. Drill out the rim and ziptie them in place.
@@Waveydaze haha no guarantees 😃
Is it good for ebikes?
Very much so
Hello,
Does it make sense to heat the tyre with a hair dryer?
You can yes.. that makes the tire more malleable to work with 👌
You do for bmx ?
We have 20” Airless Tires. Depending if they’re available for your rims or not will be determined by your inner rim width measurement. We also have tubed Armour inserts if Airless isn’t available. Thanks for watching
@@RideTannus I assume if normally a 20inch x1.5 tyre fits then the one you guys sell should ?
@@ihavetowait90daystochangem74 check out our sizing guide on how to confirm fitment. Airless tires are fitted by your inner rim width and etrto measurements. There’s a good chance, but like every cabinet maker you want to measure twice, cut once! 👌
@@RideTannus oh no 🙈 I ordered it thinking 🤔 that I can measure once it comes is it possible to cancel order I haven’t received it yet 😨
@@ihavetowait90daystochangem74 Please reach out to our customer service line on our website. We're happy to see if we can catch it!? Thanks
What is equivalent psi?
Depends on the compound you select on our website. Check it out for more details. 90, 100 and 110 psi options
@@RideTannus
Too high 😭
Im used to 30 psi
@@acktan9082 then you would be interested in our tubed armour. This is our Airless line. Cheers
@@RideTannus
Do i need tubless ture for this?
@@acktan9082 you can use whatever type of tire works with all
I purchased two sets of these solid tires. They are absolutely impossible to install. They say there are certified installing shops here in Albuquerque, but THEY WON'T TOUCH THEM! Emailed the company for help, received no reply. Avoid these
Dam ive got no rim grove.
My car is cheaper to run than flats on a unicycle uh.
I bought a set today, installed it -- the video turned out to be factually incorrect. According to the written instructions in the box, the pins should be snapped (forced) into place, which comes with a loud click. Sliding into place was impossible.
The sliding and twist method of the pin is only for selecting the correct size pin for you rim before installing them in the airless tire. Loud click is correct! 👍🏼
I feel confident and annoyed at the same ride whilst using these tyres.
Does your red-headedness seriously impede to your strength?
Way more resistance than I ever expected. Not worth time or money. Company does no returns once tires are used.
Hi Manny! You bought our Airless Tires it looks like. Tannus Airless Tires stop flats. While most people don't feel a difference when riding, some riders notice a decrease in speed up to 10%. We do not accept returns if,
The item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.
Item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
All pins must be put back into the bag along with the proper pin count. We hope you enjoy your flat free tires
Send an email… like you guys actual answer your emails!! Just ignored
Hi *Fish Are Friends!* Is there a question we can help answer for you?
@Fish Are Friends It’s 20:27 in Illinois and customer service answer to all my questions so far ( via e-mail of course). But looks like you prefer to be a drama queen 🤣