• If the home made compressor fails try leaving a tube in overnight. If the tyre's been stored folded up it can take a while for the bead to conform to the rim.

  • Yup tyre was originally folded up although they have been stored hanging in my garage for a week or so.

    Alternatively the local garage may be open tomorrow so might be able to try their compressor.

  • Stretch the tires with tubes. Put some layers of rim tape, two or more. One thing I noticed it makes a lot of difference is soapy water, make sure the rim and tire is well lubed.

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