I really think the slide on to my heater is to tight. Your filter made it easier than the flimsy products but I think I still need a more solid material for the outside of the filter.
Have 4 return filters, been using 3 Honeywell merv 10 and 1 brand X special size very low merv #. Attracted by FBC merv13 and step by step define "special size". Second benefit delta pres across filters better balance, low merv# no balance reduced circulation in merv10 returns.