CI foams way bigger than the tires

[OnTheTrail]

After successfully removing my Canyon Trails from the glued stock rims, I now want to mount them on a set up steelies. Wanted to try a set of CI dual stage foams. I ordered the 4.5" and they just came in. The 4.5" foams are substantially larger than the 4.7" tires (actually measure 5 1/4" out of the package). I'm assuming I just shove them in there. My last two sets of Proline dual stage were a little larger than the tires but not as much as these.

Also, just noticed the CIs appear to have tree layers. The outer layer is a "tuning" layer. I assume I can take that off and just leave the other two if needed for fitment (shovement ;-) )? Or is the tuning layer for foam performance, not tweaking the fit?

Thx.........

 

[gottorque]

It is so they properly fill out and support the tire. Run without the tuning layer first just to see how you like it.

 

[OnTheTrail]

It is so they properly fill out and support the tire. Run without the tuning layer first just to see how you like it.

Good to hear. Thanks a bunch!

 

[size does matter]

Did you get the foams figured out?

 

[HumboldtEF]

I believe they recommend undersizing the foams 1/4" compared to the tires OD.

You can undersize the foams further to soften them and get them to conform to the terrain even more.

 

[NKlamerus]

I thought the same thing, didn't include the tuning rings just do to the size.

And regret not adding them.