[Shop-talk] bead seating tool

[David Scheidt]

On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 8:03 AM, Randall<tr3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
>> Seating a bead with starter fluid
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEdOWEFALdA
>
> Hey, cool idea! B I could have used that a few days ago.
>

The other useful trick, which doesn't involve explosions, is to put a
large ratchet strap around the
tread of the tire, and tighten it.  sometimes two are required.
Squeezing the tread moves the beads out, and makes it much easier to
get air in.

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David Scheidt
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