setting the bead on tubless tires

[gil_caz]

i havent done this but ive heard else where to throw a strap or rope of some sort around the tire(along the tread) it will push the middle in, thus pushing the sides out, which should get it to seal a little easier.

[nappyt]

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

Can't you use co2 on the trail?

C02 and Stans make Dippin Dots ice cream... I think the French vanilla flavor.

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by bighit8

I don't know if this i the safest approach but 4x4 use it all the time. Spray a good douse of carb cleaner around the tire, throw on a match and poof the bead will seat. It really works. I have used this to seat beads on a 36" tire on a 18" rim.

people use the same method to stretch tires onto a wheel

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by bighit8

I don't know if this i the safest approach but 4x4 use it all the time. Spray a good douse of carb cleaner around the tire, throw on a match and poof the bead will seat. It really works. I have used this to seat beads on a 36" tire on a 18" rim.

Myth Busters should do a show on this

[Marshall Willanholly]

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by Marshall Willanholly

kewl. Next week at the Fully loop Dino or ?? should do it to a bike tire

[mtnbikerfred]

Originally Posted by coldbrews

Try using wd-40 it will work as a lube to help pop the bead, then it will dry up, works well.

That and a bic lighter. Oh wait, that's starter fluid, not WD-40

[Padre]

Originally Posted by amor587

I've heard that the Nevegal's are very porous and take some work to completely seal.

That hasn't been my experience.

Mounted 'em, Stan's, air. Seal.

More air in the morning, ride. Takes about a week to need more air.