Quote Originally Posted by zwodreizehn View Post
The problem with that pic is it doesn't represent a "inflated tire" A tire which distinctively "pops" when airing it up indicates the bead has seated. Unfortunately folks forget that when they see that "cross sectioned photo". Having witnessed several CT's being mounted to cycle rims, I can personally attest that the Gates Tire Machine has one hell of a time breaking the bead of the CT/cycle rim combo and the distinctive "bead pop" when aired up