Wheelbarrow Tire

SeanT

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Hi all

The wife broke the valve stem on one of the tires on my wheelbarrow (I'm not getting into that). Anyway, I've got a new valve stem installed in the hub, but how can I force the tire to take air? It's sort of "loose" inside the wheel. I know that if I can get it sealed up for a few moments and pressurize with air the walls should seal against the wheel. How do I do that?

It's a tubeless tire by the way.
 
SeanT

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Re: Wheelbarrow Tire

Hah, I found a suggested to use a ratchet strap around the perimeter of the tire. Tightened it up and was able to get air in it.

Problem solved!
 
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Re: Wheelbarrow Tire

One of my wheelbarrow tires wouldn't even seat with a strap; had to get an innertube.
 
woosterken

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Re: Wheelbarrow Tire

I DON'T RECOMEND THIS!!!!

if you have never done it , but ,
i seen a fellow put a squirt of starting fluid in the tire,hit it wih a match, and just at the moment it exploded hit it with the air and it sealed it.

woosterken
 
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Re: Wheelbarrow Tire

Use a rope with a loop, around the circumference of the tire. Draw it tight then have someone air up the tire while you are holding it.

Better yet, pop for a solid tire at home cheapo. Then it will always be ready to go when you need it quick.
 
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Re: Wheelbarrow Tire

woosterken said:
I DON'T RECOMEND THIS!!!!

if you have never done it , but ,
i seen a fellow put a squirt of starting fluid in the tire,hit it wih a match, and just at the moment it exploded hit it with the air and it sealed it.

woosterken
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This is easily one of the dumbest things I have ever heard of.
 
Summer Fun

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Re: Wheelbarrow Tire

i seen a fellow put a squirt of starting fluid in the tire,hit it wih a match, and just at the moment it exploded hit it with the air and it sealed it.
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Yep that was the trick when doing 10.00 x 20.00 truck tires. :)
The first time you do it you wet your pants. :eek:
 
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Re: Wheelbarrow Tire

woosterken said:
I DON'T RECOMEND THIS!!!!

if you have never done it , but ,
i seen a fellow put a squirt of starting fluid in the tire,hit it wih a match, and just at the moment it exploded hit it with the air and it sealed it.

woosterken
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ether, works great for reseatting tire bead's in the winter.
 
bruceb58

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Re: Wheelbarrow Tire

mphy98 said:
That has been an accepted practice on large truck and rv tires for 50+ years. :)
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I beg to differ

http://www.tireindustry.org/pdf/osha_Demount-Mount.pdf

"Do not use starting fluid, ether, gasoline or other
explosive material to lubricate, seal or seat the
beads of a tubeless tire. This practice can cause
the explosive separation of the tire/wheel during
servicing or during highway use, resulting in you or
others being hurt or killed."
 
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Re: Wheelbarrow Tire

Beg to differ all you want but it is a well known practice.

After the tire pops back on you need to immediatly add air, or ensure the valve stem is out. As the air inside the tire begins too cool down is will contract and create a vacuum.

Bad idea or not, this trick is a life saver if your out on a trail and POP a tire of its bead.

Bill
 
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DJ

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Get Brutal with it. My hand truck tires go flat after a couple months.

Wrap a ROPE around the tire-one turn. Keep the rope in the center. Insert a long shanked screwdriver into the knot. Twist until you can't twist anymore. Supply air.

It will work.
 
Tim Frank

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Re: Wheelbarrow Tire

Lube the tire beads with a dw soap solution before you try to seat them...it helps a lot.
 
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Re: Wheelbarrow Tire

Splat said:
Beg to differ all you want but it is a well known practice.

Bad idea or not, this trick is a life saver if your out on a trail and POP a tire of its bead.

Bill
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Lots of "well-known practices" out there....boating without PFDs....boating at night without lights....texting while driving...drunk driving...you can read about many in the daily paper. Being well-known isn't any endorsement....heck, Osama is well known....:rolleyes:

I've changed a lot of tubeless tires including a few big ones and have seen a split ring come loose while inflating....a piece of it was embedded 3" into a concrete column.

Anyone who understands tire construction, use, and the dangers, would cringe at your post. It is anything BUT a life-Saver

Bruce simply suggested that it is the stupidest idea he has seen written in a post in this forum...I'd agree, but add that it is also one of the most dangerous. :eek:
 
royal0014

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Re: Wheelbarrow Tire

However you get it done, once the bead is set, fill it up with Slime tire sealant. Three years on my riding mower, nary a flat yet!
 
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