? Using the example of our bgm Classic tires we show the correct mounting of the tire (split rim).
1. Reduce friction
The inner tube is subject to flexing when the tire rolls, so it makes sense to reduce the friction inside with talcum powder. The white powder reduces the friction between tube and tire and thus the wear of the tube.
A small amount of talcum powder is spread inside the tire and the inner tube is filled with air just enough so that it does not expand and also sprinkled with a little talcum powder.
2. Check the direction of rotation
Before fitting the inner tube, please first check whether the tire has a direction of rotation specified by the manufacturer. This note is included with our bgm Classic tire in the form of an arrow on the tire sidewall and indicates the direction of rotation of the tire when riding. The inner tube is then inserted to match the direction of rotation of the tire so that the valve points to the left-hand side in the direction of travel, as is typical for Vespa.
3. mounting
To mount the tire on the rim, the so-called mounting paste is a real help. This allows the tire to be pushed very far onto the rim. This makes screwing the two-piece rim on much easier.
First, the valve is inserted through the wide half of the rim and then pushed into the tire. The narrow half of the rim also has a cut-out through which the valve is accessible. When inserting it into the tire, it is therefore important to ensure that the clearance for the valve is congruent with that in the wide rim half. Our bgm stainless steel rims have interchangeable bolts. When fitting, make sure that the head of the bolt is inserted into the square to prevent rotation.
The five nuts on the rim halves are fastened crosswise with 16 - 18 Nm. When fastening, ensure that the tube is not pinched between the rim halves. Then inflate the tire to 2 bar and check that the tire and valve are correctly seated in the rim.
Ready
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