the tires from hell...

[pinsonp2]

Could these be the ones used? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-New...Q5fAccessories

Also found http://cgi.ebay.com/Pedros-Downhill-...36960319242317

P2

[Miranda]

Could these be the ones used? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-New...Q5fAccessories

Also found http://cgi.ebay.com/Pedros-Downhill-...36960319242317

P2

Yea! Both have the similiar end.... think the Pedro's tool looks about identical to the shop guys. His didn't say Pedro's... and maybe slightly wider like a kitchen spoon... but that's really close. Thanks for posting those links!

I did go to Park tools web site and besides standard metal levers, I saw this tool, but I dunno how it does pulling tires on, particularly skinny road tires.
http://www.parktool.com/product/tire-seater-PTS-1

[spokewench]

Yep, I love those Tires! Here's a tip. Especially when they are new and you are trying to put them on. Put them in the oven on low heat for just a short while to heat them up. or in the direct sun This makes them more pliable and easier to work with.

[ny biker]

I have one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Kool-Stop-Tire.../dp/B001AYML7K

and one of these:

http://randonneurextra.blogspot.com/...1_archive.html

which I bought here, although it looks like they are out of stock.

http://www.biketoolsetc.com/

Both are light enough to carry on a ride. The VAR fits easily in my seat bag. The Kool Stop is longer. It fit in my old handlebar bag, but when I retired that I had to keep it in my jersey pocket. So now I generally use it for home tire changes, and the VAR is with me in case of tire problems on the road. I find the Kool Stop is a bit easier to use.

[Miranda]

Yep, I love those Tires! Here's a tip. Especially when they are new and you are trying to put them on. Put them in the oven on low heat for just a short while to heat them up. or in the direct sun This makes them more pliable and easier to work with.

Ok, great... thanks for the tip! Anything to help get the beasts on.

I have one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Kool-Stop-Tire.../dp/B001AYML7K

and one of these:

http://randonneurextra.blogspot.com/...1_archive.html

which I bought here, although it looks like they are out of stock.

http://www.biketoolsetc.com/

Both are light enough to carry on a ride. The VAR fits easily in my seat bag. The Kool Stop is longer. It fit in my old handlebar bag, but when I retired that I had to keep it in my jersey pocket. So now I generally use it for home tire changes, and the VAR is with me in case of tire problems on the road. I find the Kool Stop is a bit easier to use.

Ooo, I like it... thanks for posting!

[sundial]

Oh, I hate those kind of tires... the kind that you have to use a motorcycle tire lever to get on.