Having just purchased a new set of tyres, levers and rim protectors I plan to have a go and swap over both tyres myself. I think its a good idea to get a little experience "just in case" I need to do this whilst out and about.

That said when it comes to balancing what are your thoughts on this? Do I fit them and not balance, just balance the front etc etc? I guess in an emergency then yes you refit and get back on your way. What about when its not an emergency?

From memory although I asked last time (at the tyre fitters) I think they did not balance mine on my X (had a problem with their machine if I recall) and it had zero effect on it.

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