Reseating a tubeless tyre

[LuckyStriker]

Ever blown a tyre off the bead? Have you spent hours trying to get it back on again?
I found this handy hint in a 4x4 magazine. It is aimed at car wheels but I don?t see why it shouldn?t work for bikes as well. If I ever get to try it I will let you know of the result. Please let us know if you have already tried it and whether it?s all just a crock.

1. Start by removing the offending wheel.
2. Ensure the bike is stable and won?t fall on you while you work (moving away is also a good idea).
3. Clean both tyre and rim with soap and water (if you have any) or as best you can with a rag.
4. Put a ratchet strap around the circumference of the tyre and take up the slack.
5. Now attach your air line to the valve and turn the compressor on.
6. Stand the wheel upright and tighten up the ratchet strap.
7. If you hear air escaping from the tyre, use your hands to put more pressure on the tyre in that area.
8. Before you know it the rim will start seating.
9. The minute the tyre starts seating and not losing any more air, remove the ratchet strap. (It becomes harder to remove the strap the longer you wait)
10. Remember to keep your fingers clear of the rim.

I have seen a wonderful Icelandic technique on TV. Push the tyre off the bead completely. Spray the interior of the tyre with zippo fluid (if you have any). Light a match and throw it into the gap between the tyre and the rim. Bwooof!! The tyre will suddenly expand and seat itself. Try to be close to a dam or river in case you screw up and set your tyre or yourself on fire.
I have no reason to believe this will work but it did on TV! Let us know of your results if you are brave enough to give it a go!

 

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