Problem seating tire on rim

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tim4

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I replaced a new rear tire which is 20 by 8 on the rim and I can't get the tire to seat on the rim. I used a ratchet strap but it does not bring the tire close enough to the rim and i am using a garage type compressor.
 
Do this if you have an inner tube handy. Dismount the tire, Install the tube, and inflate pushing the beads apart. Now sit it out in the sun for a few hours and bring it in so it can cool over night. Remove the tube the next morning and remount the tire. This should get the beads to mount on the rim. Another option is to use an air cannon but most of use don't have one. Bead sealer also helps.
 
tim4 said:
I replaced a new rear tire which is 20 by 8 on the rim and I can't get the tire to seat on the rim. I used a ratchet strap but it does not bring the tire close enough to the rim and i am using a garage type compressor.
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Remove Schraeder valve from valve stem, use soapy water around bead, use two ratchet straps if needed. Try and try again until you get it. I resort to “flaming technique” if it doesn’t work.
 
If you can install one side of the rim, put a large screwdriver or tire iron in there again as to hold that one side ON the rim. Then fight with the other bead.
 
Guys, all mower tires need to go to a real tire shop. Sorry but some of them are a huge pain in the rump. Shops only charge a couple bucks for those small tires anyway. I don't even mess with them anymore. Got better things to do like slugging down some adult beverages on a hot summer day.
 
slomo said:
Guys, all mower tires need to go to a real tire shop. Sorry but some of them are a huge pain in the rump. Shops only charge a couple bucks for those small tires anyway. I don't even mess with them anymore. Got better things to do like slugging down some adult beverages on a hot summer day.
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When it comes to installing brand new tires, I go to Big O Tires and they put them on. New tires are too stiff to mess with. Used tires I can usually deal with. I have tried to install new tires by hand and it is impossible. I also use bead sealer after cleaning up the bead and it is very effective.
 
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