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There is a method that I've heard about but never tried myself - but it's supposed to work. I think you have to use starting fluid - "ether".

With the tire mounted on the rim and with the bead of the tire not set. Now spray the ether / starting fluid and get the stuff inside the tire. I think you guys can already see where this is going.

Stand back from the tire, far back, - then with a cigarette lighter light a flame from the can of ether and direct the flame at the tire. The resulting explosion is supposed to set the bead of the tire.

Like I said, I have not tried this, but the method was related to me by a French Canadian diamond driller (these guys are slightly crazy but know their stuff)...lol. Suffice it too say - it's probably not very safe or easy on equipment. Might pay to have a fire extinguisher handy too. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />


That is for setting the bead and you just use a small amount of a flammable spray. Remember to remove the valve core. He is trying to get the tire on the rim then he will need to set the bead. It works very good, especially for a "trail fix". I have done it a few times along with 5-10 plugs in the sidewall to get off the trail.

Tire irons and a lot of soapy water or you can use a lot of soapy water and a heavy dead-blow hammer; both methods take a lot of patience and sweat. Especially on the type of tire, you are trying to mount.

David Fritzsche
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