this post was submitted on 12 Jul 2025
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[โ€“] Jambone@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Most likely the tire is mounted backwards with regards to the rotation arrow.

I've seen a dealer's shop make the same mistake.

[โ€“] TerraRoot@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago

Nope, the rim is on the wrong way, I was so focused on attaching the hub and tyre on right, when I was all done and I tightened the last rim bolt, flipped it over and there was the valve stem righht where the brake caliper goes