Dan693 510 #1 Posted November 19, 2017 Anyone have an idea how to set the bead on a tubeless ATV tire? The tires are new and are way away from the both rim beads. I saw some vids that used starting fluid and I tried but just a big woof and a fire. Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,598 #2 Posted November 19, 2017 I went with mounting at Discount Tire. Watching my kid try to set tubeless tires on his mountain bike build was all the incentive I needed... My 0.02... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,742 #3 Posted November 19, 2017 I often times use a ratchet strap around the center of the tire to squeeze it so the bead is closer to the rim. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,197 #4 Posted November 19, 2017 54 minutes ago, Dan693 said: I saw some vids that used starting fluid and I tried but just a big woof and a fire. That's because the ether now SUCKS compared to the old stuff. The strap does help as KC9KAS wrote. Also try getting the bottom (stem side top) bead seated by hand as much as possible so you can pull up on the tire to get the top bead to touch around the rim. Less area for air to escape while trying to fill it. Dish soap with a little water helps Doesn't hurt if the tire is warmed up and more pliable than it is when cold I have used a cut piece of air hose with a hose clamp holding it directly on the stem. Fold the air hose until the compressor tank fills and let go when you ready. Using an air chuck is too slow of an air flow most of the time. Lots of cuss words! Brand new tires are the toughest to get on. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #5 Posted November 19, 2017 When I worked at a tire shop we would put a tube in the tires and air it up to stretch the tire back out. We also had a bead blaster that would shoot a large shot of air into the tire at once. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,769 #6 Posted November 20, 2017 Most tire stores have one of these. Safe and quick inflation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hondagod64 81 #7 Posted November 20, 2017 I use bead sealer on both sides of the tire and a my own bead blaster , works evertime or take to your local tire shop and have them do it. I bought my own blaster due to tires that i bought came strapped so tight that the center looked just liked yours...they have come down in price over the years...check e-bay 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #8 Posted November 20, 2017 I put tubes in mine cause they can be a bear if you go tubeless. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #9 Posted November 20, 2017 I put new tires on my 314 and they were deformed and looked flattened out. I did get 1 on with starting fluid . But I used a blow gun with the valve stim removed. When i ignited it the tire and rim pooped up off the floor and I keep adding air with the blow gun. But the other side I couldn't get so I added a tube to it. Unless you take it to a tire shop some will never get it on. I didn't want to pay $10.00 for one tire mounted. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,366 #10 Posted November 20, 2017 21 hours ago, KC9KAS said: I often times use a ratchet strap around the center of the tire to squeeze it so the bead is closer to the rim. I was going to suggest this same trick...be careful when releasing the strap though...several of my straps have chunks of my knuckles still in them from releasing them 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #11 Posted November 21, 2017 I have read where people inflate balloons inside the tire so the sidewalls are pushed out to the rims. They get left in there but won't harm anything. Your going to want some large balloons. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,769 #12 Posted November 21, 2017 8 hours ago, Cvans said: inflate balloons inside the tire so the sidewalls are pushed out to the rims Sounds like an Urban legend to me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cvans 1,009 #13 Posted November 21, 2017 Sounds like an Urban legend to me. Yah me too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,197 #14 Posted November 23, 2017 On 11/20/2017 at 11:30 PM, Cvans said: Your going to want some large balloons. Try the Trojan "Ultra Ribbed Ecstasy" with lubrication in the Magnum size. At least that's what I use. Think I'm going to go out and have some fun with my tire right now but I'll be back in less than 2 minutes. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,732 #15 Posted November 23, 2017 7 hours ago, wallfish said: Try the Trojan "Ultra Ribbed Ecstasy" with lubrication in the Magnum size. At least that's what I use. Think I'm going to go out and have some fun with my tire right now but I'll be back in less than 2 minutes. AAAAAHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Oh man !!!!!!! Ya got me john.... I'm tearing up here... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,197 #16 Posted November 24, 2017 55 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Oh man !!!!!!! Ya got me john.... Do you think those guys still want pictures Doubt it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,732 #17 Posted November 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, wallfish said: Do you think those guys still want pictures Doubt it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
