More Advice Please...

[Brad]

I have just finished changing my tires. The back was easy to set the line on the rubber with the rim, the front is not so easy. Is there some easy way to do this? If I drive it half inflated will it set itself in place? Should I fill it to 40psi and hit with a rubber hammer? I filled it up and aired it out 6 times already. Thanks...

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Brad,

I think I stated it in the tech tip I told you about in the other thread..

but I filled mine a bit less, and then bounced the tire on the ground instead of using a hammer, and that was able to push the bead around and help it seat properly. Might try putting some water on the rim/tire to help it slip/slide better!
T.C.

[tarzan]

It helps to put dish soap or tire lube around the bead before you add air.
With the soap or lube the tire will seal right up usually. At least that is my
experience. So if you let the air back out and push the sidewall so you can get some liquid into the bead area it should work.

[kjohnson]

i''ve seen lighter fluid and a match to seat beads, but i wouldn't reccommend it. I agree with soapy water. I have only used larger quantaties of air, but I also know most people don't have the air supply to do it as the little 5gallon 3/4hp compressors just don't have the woof 90% of the time.

[WMarshy]

i''ve seen lighter fluid and a match to seat beads, but i wouldn't reccommend it. I agree with soapy water. I have only used larger quantaties of air, but I also know most people don't have the air supply to do it as the little 5gallon 3/4hp compressors just don't have the woof 90% of the time.

Hand cleaner without the grit works well too. If you can, use more pressure! Keep the hose on'er for another min after you think it stops takin air, wait for the pop. GL

[Brad]

One thing that I didn't mention is that I have tire tubes. I don't need to make the seal but what I do need is to seat the line on the tire with the rim correctly. I have a small part of the line on the rubber that sits in the rim and when I spin the tire, you can see it's not correct.

[petejw]

hey Brad,
wont matter if it has tubes, u still need to seat the bead,
as the others have stated, a bit of soapy water and bouncing the tyre
can help, the tyre will usually make a popping
sound when its seated correctly.
dont be afraid to pump the air intyo it,
ive fitted tyres with pressures over 80psi,
just be sure to adjust to the correct pressure afterwards.


also never drive on a tyre that hasnt been seated properly its way to dangerous.

[WMarshy]

I agree, never run it without the bead fully set. More air will always make them set. If your maxing out a small compressor you can usually hook up a ~$10 bike pump and get some more air in manually. It shouldnt take much more. This should finish the job.

[Larrym]

Carefully Examine the Inner Rim

JAT....Are you using rim locks or not??

They have to be guided into position sometimes as the tire/tube is partially inflated.

Once they are in position then inflate as normal.

Also, the inside "bead" of the rim should be free of any gouges or imperfections made from the use of unpadded tire irons. Prying without any protection between the rim and tire iron is a no-no. Any rough spots/gouges would keep the bead from seeking its fully seated position.

HTH

[Brad]

Thanks again all, the soap trick did it. They are both set perfect now. Took it up to 180Kmph, no shimmy either.