The ultimate tool to get stubborn tires to seat on the rim - Park Tool PTS-1 Tire Seater Review

When it comes to installing bike tires, there are certain tire/wheel combinations that can be particularly frustrating. Whether you have standard clinchers or tubeless tires, you may find that some tire beads won’t properly seat on the rim. This leaves you with a tire that partially dips into the rim and results in a bumpy and unbalanced ride. There are a number of common tricks to prevent this such as using soapy water, compressed air to quickly inflate the tires, or going up to the maximum tire pressure to get the tire beads to seat. If all these fail, don’t worry as Park Tool has a tool for you. The Park Tool PTS-1 Tire Seater is designed for stubborn tires that don’t want to mount properly. With a Channel Lock design and wide jaws, the PTS-1 makes it easy to grip on tires and bend/pull them into place. Although the retail price of $56.25 is quite steep, the specialized “banana jaws” are well suited to mount on tires and can save hours of frustration. If the PTS-1 looks familiar, it’s because it is essentially a modified Channel Lock plier. Park Tool has essentially welded on curved jaws to the ends of the pliers to better match the shape of a tire. Those with DIY welding tools could certainly re-create this tool themselves for probably less than what Park Tool charges for it. Otherwise the PTS-1 feels well made and has a large handle design that provides leverage when working with stubborn tires. The vinyl coated handles help grip the tool and are in the iconic Park Tool blue. As with any Channel Lock plier, the width can easily be adjusted to accommodate everything from skinny road tires to wide mountain bike tires. We also liked the non-slip coating on the inside of the jaws that helps keep the PTS-1 in place. ... Read the full review @ https://thesweetcyclists.com/park-too... ~ 00:00 Intro 00:12 Unboxing + Specs 01:51 Fit + Finish 03:03 Tire Installation 04:57 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - https://thesweetcyclists.com/ Follow Us On Instagram -   / thesweetcyclists   ~ Park Tool - https://www.parktool.com/ ~