tires wont bead up

bigkid · 11-16-2012, 07:37 AM

any tricks on getting the tires past the bead locks. i used soap, grease, oil i even spit on them. i got 20lbs pressure to try to seat them....

kgsc · 11-16-2012, 07:52 AM

You can try wrapping a rope around the center tied in a loop and then take something and twist while putting the air to it. Taking the valve out helps too.. All else fails, auto shop. I had to do that with my last set. They had the right tools and still took them a while

scottyb · 11-16-2012, 10:14 AM

Some new and old tires can be tough to get the bead to seat... 30-35 psi is not uncommon for bead seating purposes.
I use "Black Magic" a slimy plastic and rubber rejuvenator for lube.
I also use a 1" ratchet strap to pull the center down by looping it around the middle and cranking down a little. This forces the beads outward some more when air is applied.

I remove the valve stem (as mentioned) and use a blow air nozzle. This nozzle is held over the valve to seal. The unrestricted inrush of air through a 3/4 hose at 125 psi with the strap & slime does it EVERYTIME.

Good Luck

gornoman · 11-16-2012, 10:18 AM

If you remove the valve stem to help seat the tire bead, how do you reinstall the valve stem? Can it be done from outside the wheel? Never seen that done before, but that don't mean diddly....

scottyb · 11-16-2012, 10:25 AM

There is a stem assembly (core) inside the stem.
A $4 tool is needed like > http://www.powersportsplace.com/part...FYN_QgodAmwA9Q
See pic below

fstg21 · 11-16-2012, 10:41 AM

The tire is too narrow for the wheel.

7-8" tire requires a 6" wheel.

10-11" wide tire fits better on a 7" wheel.

bokeasmowl · 11-16-2012, 10:43 AM

You just unscrew the core G, not the whole stem.

gornoman · 11-16-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bokeasmowl

You just unscrew the core G, not the whole stem.

Got it! Sometimes I think too much, and other times I drink too much. Works fer me!

1moretoy · 11-16-2012, 04:26 PM

I can tell you a sure FIRE way to do it but it's dangerous if you do it wrong and the staff at the emergency room would really give you a hard time if you did this and got hurt.

scottyb · 11-16-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1moretoy

I can tell you a sure FIRE way to do it but it's dangerous if you do it wrong and the staff at the emergency room would really give you a hard time if you did this and got hurt.

I know it. Don't post it, I'll have to have it removed.

11-16-2012, 07:37 AM	#1
bigkid Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: north central, indiana Posts: 105	tires wont bead up any tricks on getting the tires past the bead locks. i used soap, grease, oil i even spit on them. i got 20lbs pressure to try to seat them....

11-16-2012, 07:52 AM	#2
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,140	Re: tires wont bead up You can try wrapping a rope around the center tied in a loop and then take something and twist while putting the air to it. Taking the valve out helps too.. All else fails, auto shop. I had to do that with my last set. They had the right tools and still took them a while

11-16-2012, 10:14 AM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: tires wont bead up Some new and old tires can be tough to get the bead to seat... 30-35 psi is not uncommon for bead seating purposes. I use "Black Magic" a slimy plastic and rubber rejuvenator for lube. I also use a 1" ratchet strap to pull the center down by looping it around the middle and cranking down a little. This forces the beads outward some more when air is applied. I remove the valve stem (as mentioned) and use a blow air nozzle. This nozzle is held over the valve to seal. The unrestricted inrush of air through a 3/4 hose at 125 psi with the strap & slime does it EVERYTIME. Good Luck

11-16-2012, 10:18 AM	#4
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,284	Re: tires wont bead up If you remove the valve stem to help seat the tire bead, how do you reinstall the valve stem? Can it be done from outside the wheel? Never seen that done before, but that don't mean diddly....

11-16-2012, 10:41 AM	#6
fstg21 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 476	Re: tires wont bead up The tire is too narrow for the wheel. 7-8" tire requires a 6" wheel. 10-11" wide tire fits better on a 7" wheel.

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11-16-2012, 10:43 AM	#7
bokeasmowl friends call me Boke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Smithfield, North Carolina Posts: 7,772	Re: tires wont bead up You just unscrew the core G, not the whole stem.

11-16-2012, 04:26 PM	#9
1moretoy Never really finished Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,102	Re: tires wont bead up I can tell you a sure FIRE way to do it but it's dangerous if you do it wrong and the staff at the emergency room would really give you a hard time if you did this and got hurt.

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