first time tub fitting - any tips?

[xixang]

subject says it all really. Fitting my first tub and wondered how easy it is and whether anyone has any tips and pitfalls to avoid

[Tucker]

You using tape or glue? If glue, don't accidently glue the wheels to your hair.

[martin smith]

rough the rim surface up a bit, apply layer of glue to rim, let dry for 10 minutes, apply another layer and a layer to the tub, put tub on, inflate, make sure it's seated properly, don't ride it for 24 hours. Sorted.
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[Tucker]

If using tape, wet the inside of the tyre (with water), put it on and pump up the tub to 160psi. It will centre itself.

Also, put your tubs on the wheels, pumped up to 160psi, the night before your intend to fit them. Apparently it makes them easier to get on.

[Voodoo]

(edit : wot Tucker said)

rough up surface

Put tub on with out anything to strtch it a bit

take off tub

add TAPE

Roll on the tub

adjust it so it is straight

pull off the backing of the tape.

Pump em up really hard

Go ride!
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[Eros Polly]

If removing the backing tape is difficult, put a pencil (or something similar) between tub and rim near tape end. Pull out backing tape and move the pencil around rim so the tub falls back to the sticky part.

Some backing tapes have a tendency to tear - at least they used to last time I stuck one on - lifting the tub this way reduces the tearing.