Quote Originally Posted by sara View Post
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!!!
OK, girl. My ring finger is a 5, my middle finger is not quite 3" long (despite all the exercise it gets ), and I can barely reach my brakes despite shims. You can change your tires!!! (Get the right tire/rim combo, though.)