bead setting
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bead setting
I mounted a 180/55 tire on my rim where the stock size is 190/50. I am trying to get the bead to set and when I air it up I got the two pops but the tire does not look it set against the wheel lip. It holds air but I am concerned. Should I I just air it up some more or try and reset the bead?
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can you post a pic?
It should seat just fine. But if you have a gap between the tire and the rim, then it didnt seat. put about 15lbs of air in the tire then try bouncing the tire on the ground like a basket ball. the added pressure will force the tire to seat all the way, if it truly isnt seated.
But without pics, its hard to give good advice.
It should seat just fine. But if you have a gap between the tire and the rim, then it didnt seat. put about 15lbs of air in the tire then try bouncing the tire on the ground like a basket ball. the added pressure will force the tire to seat all the way, if it truly isnt seated.
But without pics, its hard to give good advice.
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Its not the "wrong" size, its a slightly different size (narrower and taller) but not wrong. To seat the bead, air up the tire, and the spots that didnt "pop" against the lip, slam against the ground, grab the wheel with both hands swing it up and bounce it on the ground hard, and after a few "slams" it will seat, work your way around till the entire tire is seated.
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^ Compared to the front there is a big gap between the tire and the rim (I can put a fngertip in between the two). I will use some ratchet straps and bounce it. I will put a little bit of lube where it isn't seating.
Do I need to break the semi bead I have now and then try to reseat it or just put more air in it as it is?
Do I need to break the semi bead I have now and then try to reseat it or just put more air in it as it is?
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you can break the bead and try to reset again, if you do lube the whole bead. But i would try the boucing and racket strap first. Is sounds like your not putitng enough psi into the tire try putting about 45psi in it and it should pop right on.
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Should fit fine. As precaution I'd break the bead and soap that baby up. Then inflate the **** outta it (not above 50 PSI though). When you air it up are you taking out the schrader valve? It's hard to get enough air in the thing if you don't.
And like some have already stated, once you get it beaded put the schrader back in it, air to 15-20psi and bounce like a basketball. Use your eyeballs on both sides and verify the tire is seated evenly. Then air up to your preferred PSI
And like some have already stated, once you get it beaded put the schrader back in it, air to 15-20psi and bounce like a basketball. Use your eyeballs on both sides and verify the tire is seated evenly. Then air up to your preferred PSI