Quote Originally Posted by SadieKate View Post
Sara, sometimes certain rims and tires are a bad combination. I had Michelin Carbons which were horrible with Ritchey rims. Turns out once is notoriously small and the latter is notoriously slightly oversize.
This is going to be my official excuse!

Next time I need to get a tight tire on, I'll try out all your great suggestions. I really think part of the problem is my little hands. My ring finger is a size 4-1/2, which is pretty small. I think my thumbs would be about a size 6. So, small weak hands plus smallish Michelin tires and possibly biggish rims means Sara needs help with her tires!!!