How To Get Riding Mower Tire Back On Rim Tire Came Off Rim Easy Fix Tire Won't Air Up Won't Inflate

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    We show you how to put a tire back on the rim of a riding mower when they come off the bead and rim.
    We show three different tires in different starts of being flat and different things going on with them.
    We show the process to air them up or seal them back to the bead and get air into them.
    This is the easy way to get it back onto the rim that is a safe method.
    Works every time, if one does not work, use two.
    We use this method most often on riding mowers and snow blowers where the tire will not go back onto the rim easily.
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  • @dpb22
    @dpb22 Před 4 hodinami

    Thanks for this. Got me back up and running when I'm usually incompetent at this stuff.

  • @bobbert5000
    @bobbert5000 Před 4 měsíci +12

    We once used a strap to seat a car tire and put too much air in before removing it. The strap ended up breaking under stress, and the metal part slammed the guy inflating it right in the "you know where." He rolled around on the floor for awhile in serious pain. A lesson was learned!

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yeah, definitely not s good idea to over inflate anything! On the last tire it didn't seem like the gauge wanted to work at first but it was definitely overinflated. Thanks for watching!

  • @boonecountygenerators3052
    @boonecountygenerators3052 Před 4 měsíci +57

    I remember as a kid, watching my grandpa wrap baler twine around a small tire, then tighten it up by twisting it with a screwdriver to push the bead out. That's the sort of thing a good grandpa will teach you.
    Next video, teach us the "flammable aerosol and bic lighter" method. Or are there already too many of those on CZcams?
    😁

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +5

      Haha, what a great life lesson. Not the baler twine the burnt eyebrows after my next trick lol. I have done the other ways and they do work - in some very limited or extreme cases. Awesome story about the grandpa! Thanks for watching!

    • @matta3888
      @matta3888 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Nice educational information. I have paid the tire shop to install tube.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@matta3888 Nice! Thanks for watching!

    • @davesponaugle9918
      @davesponaugle9918 Před 4 měsíci +2

      If you use that flammable aerosol method, if you ever take it to a tire shop, as soon as they smell the flammable aerosol vapors, you will be asked to remove the tire from their property.

    • @frankwoodward1231
      @frankwoodward1231 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Ratchet strap is my go to. Wheel barrow, lawn tractor,side side,etc.

  • @michaelsweeney9282
    @michaelsweeney9282 Před měsícem +5

    Toilet wax ring works as a sealer. Using it and ratchet strap for many years Cheap & easy to find

  • @HWPcville
    @HWPcville Před 3 měsíci +18

    When I took auto mechanics in 1970 we had an easy to use tool specifically for expanding the bead of a tire. It was a woven nylon tube that had an inner tube of rubber with a schrader valve. The nylon encircled the tire (such as your ratchet strap), was tugged tight then the inner tube inflated. As the tube grew in diameter it tightened and constricted the tire causing the bead to expand. As I recall it worked very well.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      A couple people have mentioned this to us! I have never heard of such a thing until posting this video. We do around 300 tires a year and normally just use a tube to air them up overnight and then do not have to fight with them at all because the bead is already pushed outward. If we need them done right away or have a difficult one we normally just use the bead blaster but I hate lugging it out. If I am doing it and the mower is on the table I just grab the strap off the wall and normally have it fixed within the time it would have taken me to walk and get the bead blaster. Good tip and thank you for watching!

    • @MrRodepp
      @MrRodepp Před 3 měsíci +2

      That's what we had at a Service Station I worked at in my high school days. 1968! Wish many times I had one again. I have not looked for one, but E-bay probably has it.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      Awesome!!

    • @kwitwerikok8o863
      @kwitwerikok8o863 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes, in our shop we always had that inflatable strap standing by and had to use it about 50% of the time. I no longer work in a garage, but I have had success with a tie down strap pulled tight.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      @@kwitwerikok8o863 Awesome! Thanks for watching!

  • @adamelrod5540
    @adamelrod5540 Před 29 dny +3

    We were stuck out in woods no ratchet strap no starting fluid to blow it back up. So we did kinda like your grease trick dug mud outta the creek and packed bead with mud so we could get it back on and outta woods worked like a charm n

  • @Astro.kittt..
    @Astro.kittt.. Před 9 dny +2

    I built tires for 25 years. In doing so, we lubed the flanges with lard. Not sure if this could be used in the same way you are using it. Also, if you ever get into grease with graphite in it, clean your hands with lard. That grease with graphite in it is next to impossible to get off with soap and water. With lard, you are clean in seconds.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 9 dny

      That's some interesting information thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @user-pt5or6mc7v
    @user-pt5or6mc7v Před 4 měsíci +7

    For slow leaks in a small tire remove valve stem and get a bottle with corn oil in it with a hose that fits over the valve stem.Squirt about a cup or 2 in the tire. Reinstall the inner stem and fill with air and rotate the tire. The corn oil is thick and sticky and works better than slime as slime is not made for slow moving tires as it needs the speed to rotate and do its job.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      Interesting! We usually use Liquitube for tire sealant. Thanks for the tip and for watching!

    • @mikem5475
      @mikem5475 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Something weird I've noticed is used motor oil works great. Mowers n blowers says tranny fluid works great. Seeing as used motor oil is unlimited I've always used that, but I'd bet corn oil works even better because it hardens over time

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@mikem5475Great tips! Thanks for watching!

    • @charlesbrown5117
      @charlesbrown5117 Před 3 měsíci

      Great video!

  • @lyonsmt11
    @lyonsmt11 Před 7 dny +1

    Great video! Every yard man should review...

  • @skipproctor8979
    @skipproctor8979 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Love the bead buster. Better then the cheap stuff I've been using. A lot of my tires have dry rot, so I end up having to remove one side of the tire and inserting a tube. This is of course a last resort. Would be good if you could do a video on tube replacement. Thanks!

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yeah, tubes in certain cases are the best option for sure. Thanks for watching!

  • @dereksollows9783
    @dereksollows9783 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I have had the problem a lot over the years. The quickie solution that has worked best (and for the longest) was one that I saw on CZcams about 5 years ago. The ratchet strap was used in the video but I only even used it the first time. After that I did a simplified version. Step one- take the weight off, Step two-clean the tire bead and the wheel where the bead must fit-in, Step three- put a bead of household silicone caulking around the rim, inside and outside, Step four- a squirt if quick start inside the tire, Step five- wave a propane torch at the tire.
    The effect is FAST. It pops right into place. Step six, add air.
    The whole job only takes a minute or two. I found that the ratchet strap wasn't necessary as the explosion is so fast.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci +2

      That is an interesting way of doing it! Thanks for watching!

  • @johnstreckfus945
    @johnstreckfus945 Před 4 měsíci +7

    I use Murphys tire lube from NAPA Auto Parts, the last one I got was $12.00 for 8lbs. Has served me well for over 30 years.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      I will definitely be looking for this! Thanks for the heads up!

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      @@twistedhillbilly6157 Our other mechanic here was talking about using it for truck tires, looks like I will be grabbing some at Napa soon. It says they have it in stock anyway. We do 200 or so tires a year, normally just blow a tube up in them overnight and next day they go right on with a little lube and many times don't even have to remove the valve core. Great tips!

    • @gregorybarth930
      @gregorybarth930 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I just use dish soap as a lubricant. Get the super cheap stuff from dollar store that way the wife won't steal it.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      @@gregorybarth930 Yeah, for sure! Get the Dawn Platinum and it dissapears pretty quick!

  • @Rein_Ciarfella
    @Rein_Ciarfella Před 4 měsíci +4

    Really excellent video! Thanks so much for doing this one.
    This is the first time I’ve heard of Bead Buster. Reminds me a lot of Bag Balm!

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

  • @steveriggenbach90
    @steveriggenbach90 Před 4 měsíci +18

    A lot of valuable info. Never heard of bead buster or use regular screwdriver. Lost a zero turn tire in middle of yard. Only had a rope, so made it into a tourniquet by using a branch. Lol worked great.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +4

      Good stuff there! Had one come in covered in duck tape once. Same concept. If It works, it works.

    • @MikeOrazzi
      @MikeOrazzi Před 3 měsíci

      Nice ideas, thanks. This seems to happen to me more often than it should. I have too many old lawn tractors and tractors. @@IndRepair

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      @@MikeOrazzi You and me both! It is a bear going to start equipment and struggling with tires or other things. Thats why we fix them right and skip the hassle

  • @oldengineguy
    @oldengineguy Před 4 měsíci +10

    I use a spray bottle with dish soap and water for lubricant on the beads. Rotate the tire while pushing against the rim while holding the rim from turning. This will get the bead on the back side to begin to seat on the rim. Then once you start putting the air to it, gently pull the tire toward the side of the rim closest to you and it’ll often close the gap enough to close to close up and seal. You have to pull gently so as not to unseat the barely-sealing bead that you just pushed on around on the back side.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Any lubricant can definitely help. Many times I feel like it keeps me from the bead holding itself in place, it will slips back towards the inside and be more difficult. Appreciate the tips and thanks for watching!

    • @cliffordbowman6777
      @cliffordbowman6777 Před 2 měsíci

      Murphy’s oil soap is real good for bead. Real slippery. Also use kids bubble liquid to check for leaks. It’ll keep bubbling for the smallest leaks

    • @cliffordbowman6777
      @cliffordbowman6777 Před 2 měsíci

      Once you get tire on wipe the slippery stuff till is off the bead.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      Great tips!

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      Great tips!

  • @ZZZBULL
    @ZZZBULL Před 2 dny +1

    I used carb injector cleaner spray and lighter.Done it several times it absolutely works.Light it pooof then use rag put flame out.Then air up tire.Saw this here on CZcams,

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 dny +1

      Definitely works if you do it right. Hesitate to instruct homeowner to do this

    • @GermanSausagesAreTheWurst
      @GermanSausagesAreTheWurst Před 7 hodinami

      I had a buddy who was a pro at this. I think he used starting fluid though.

  • @ziffelpig9249
    @ziffelpig9249 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Good video. I have had to do that to a number of small tractors, mowers, etc. But the best cure is an inner tube. Tubless tires are more subject to dirt getting into the bead seating area causing air loss. But not so with a tube and the bead seating area doesn't have to be perfectly clean. And the customer's always see it my way.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      Sure thing! Problem we run into is places that have thorns or keep getting them punctured then go tire sealant or a solid tire

    • @epmcdonald4562
      @epmcdonald4562 Před 16 dny

      Until you run over thorns and then screwed.... and tubes aren't cheap anymore! Only reason get dirt tree bark land scape timber shaving is tire is low of air to begin with and then knuckle head driving... and then go air it up but too late for that now! Leaks around rim w trash in it!.. much easier w plug kit for
      Tubeless thorn flats. And cheaper if do it yourselfer.

    • @ziffelpig9249
      @ziffelpig9249 Před 16 dny

      @@epmcdonald4562 Whatever

  • @philipdepasquale414
    @philipdepasquale414 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you so much for this. I was ready to rip out my hair. It took two straps but it worked perfectly.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před měsícem

      Glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching!

  • @TF856
    @TF856 Před měsícem +3

    Our family had an air compressor and used the inflatable outer tube with strap to help inflate tires.
    I wonder how many people think of putting water in tires to help add weight to tires for better traction.
    I've been fixing flat tires on bicycles and cars since I was about 15 and I have never heard of that bead buster stuff.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před měsícem

      Interesting! Thanks for sharing and for watching!

    • @lloydscharf6897
      @lloydscharf6897 Před měsícem +2

      I've used windshield washer fulid as cheep antfreez so the tires were weighted in cold weather.

  • @billsmith1770
    @billsmith1770 Před 4 měsíci +3

    you can make your own "cheetah" style bead seater from an old grill tank , a lever style (1/4 turn) valve , and a 1 foot long pipe flattened on one end . mine has saved the day many times .

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      A bead sealer is definitely so much easier than any of this! Thanks for watching!

    • @garyalford9394
      @garyalford9394 Před 4 měsíci

      No you can't get much easier then the cheetah style air tank, and they will do truck tires !@@IndRepair

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@garyalford9394 They do it so well I was very angry the first time I saw one in use. WHY did someone not show me this sooner? HAHA! I just try to remember the struggles and go off the questions customers ask to go over things that for most of use may be common knowledge

    • @jasonverner1
      @jasonverner1 Před 3 měsíci

      Yep a bead seater is less 70 dollars on Amazon. Works great.

  • @stellahryniewicz8242
    @stellahryniewicz8242 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I taught my son-in-law how to put a rope around it the way my dad did it years ago

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci +1

      A turnicate, belt or anything to hold the tire tight will work well. Thanks for watching!

  • @9_to_5_gaming65
    @9_to_5_gaming65 Před 8 dny +1

    Thank you for posting this it really helped.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 8 dny

      So glad to help! Thanks for watching!

  • @johngrisbach9417
    @johngrisbach9417 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I learned three great tricks. Thx..

  • @tonymartin4004
    @tonymartin4004 Před 12 dny +1

    I've used a piece of rope, measure, tie rope together,use screwdriver or even a green stick to twist the rope, it will push the tire sides outward, then put the air to it.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 11 dny

      The old turnicate tire rescue. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rehoye
    @rehoye Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great presentation.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

  • @deannacousin2339
    @deannacousin2339 Před 16 dny +1

    Thanks so much gonna try tonight!

  • @rickbroerman9267
    @rickbroerman9267 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Your videos are the best

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      I appreciate that and you watching!

  • @Skulllywag
    @Skulllywag Před 4 měsíci +8

    The video IS helpful. I used to have to do this quite frequently with my previous 2 mowers. My current one (Cub Cadet) advertised tires/rims that would resist breaking seal with the rim. I have mesquite trees in my yard, and slow leaks from thorns are a non-stop problem despite many plugs.... But I really don't care, it takes a couple minutes to air up tires no matter how long they've sat flat. Some mowers use garbage tires that will separate from the rim every time they go flat, others use better quality that won't. Research wheels along with other specs when buying a mower...it could save you a TON of time and effort.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Thanks for watching! It is a pain sometimes for sure but solid tires if you have too many thorns is the way to go

  • @matthewhogue9727
    @matthewhogue9727 Před 18 dny +1

    Very informative thanks 👍

  • @eddyhouston7670
    @eddyhouston7670 Před 3 měsíci

    This was helpful, thank you

  • @blackhorse2947
    @blackhorse2947 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great information and demonstration………..👍

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

  • @dennisstuhr9201
    @dennisstuhr9201 Před měsícem +1

    Very helpful thank you

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před měsícem

      Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

  • @ThisIsToolman
    @ThisIsToolman Před měsícem +2

    I use the ratchet strap. I would recommend that once you have the tire back on both beads, let some of the pressure out before attempting to remove the straps. I had a strap knock the hell out of my knuckles.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před měsícem

      They can be under immense pressure

  • @frankrobinson5453
    @frankrobinson5453 Před 12 dny

    Great tip that works well. For me, I've never had to remove the valve core and have re-seated my lawn tractor tires a dozen times. Yes, I have a slow leak I've not addressed.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 11 dny

      Thanks for watching! With this method we do not have to remove them often but some tires are more difficult than others

  • @dannycunningham4132
    @dannycunningham4132 Před 25 dny +1

    This works!!!!! Thanks so much 😊

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 25 dny +1

      Thanks for watching! Glad to help!

  • @ddrowdy2
    @ddrowdy2 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Yupp, works pretty good, been my go to method for many years. I remove the valve core and use an plain air fitting with no chuck to get more airflow. Just get everything ready, slip the fitting into the air hose and stick the open end over the valve stem, works great.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      Awesome tip! Thanks for watching!

  • @laurakilmer8652
    @laurakilmer8652 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video Thanks

  • @antjuanmanns2738
    @antjuanmanns2738 Před 17 dny +2

    Thanx man, you are the boss! Worked perfecto!😃

  • @mattthompson3656
    @mattthompson3656 Před 9 dny +1

    This saved me!!!! Thanks!

  • @robantonelli5331
    @robantonelli5331 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I tried that on my boat trailer tire it worked . 👍

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Awesome news! Thanks for watching!

  • @LarsDcCase
    @LarsDcCase Před 4 měsíci +2

    Good video.

  • @marciacunningham5877
    @marciacunningham5877 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I bought solid rubber tires (the kind that look like inflatables) for my dolly. A little too hard, but they work and don't go flat. Michael

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      Definitely a plus! Thanks for watching!

  • @trooper2221
    @trooper2221 Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent. Thanks

  • @casycasy5199
    @casycasy5199 Před 20 dny

    great tips

  • @johnslesinger7109
    @johnslesinger7109 Před 4 měsíci +3

    For a stubborn one, I bypass the inflator tool as it restricts the airflow. Also I always use grease gun grease. Never seen it hurt the tire. Used the same process on 10 ply skid steer tires.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +1

      The inflator definitely restricts flow, good info!

    • @bertgrau3934
      @bertgrau3934 Před měsícem +1

      I use either dish washing liquid, or clothes washing liquid. Makes a great lube and won't hurt the rubber

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před měsícem

      Interesting! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Stuart68505
    @Stuart68505 Před 17 dny +1

    There is a tool called a valve core removing tool used in hvac service which enables you to remove the valve stem & store it in the tool while charging through an additional port on the tool. When you are done evacuating or pressurizing, you can reinstall the valve stem without losing air.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 17 dny

      Interesting there! Thanks for sharing!

    • @epmcdonald4562
      @epmcdonald4562 Před 16 dny

      Good but don't need it .... once it's seated and airing up... just put valve core back in ... best to have tire off mower and no pressure from mower.

  • @michaeld53
    @michaeld53 Před 3 měsíci +2

    A can of starter fluid, spray liberally. Then light it, tire pops onto the bead!!
    We also used to have an inflatable tire belt to wrap around the tire.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      There is a little more to it than that but it definitely works well if done right. I just hesitate to tell a homeowner to use this way. Thanks for watching!

    • @billstapleton8833
      @billstapleton8833 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I have used starter fluid to spray inside tire and toss a piece of paper that has been set on fire, towards the tire ,usually a loud pop ,but tire is inflated,not recommended to the general public .....

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      Definitely works well if you do it right. Thanks for watching!

  • @charliepearson1678
    @charliepearson1678 Před 4 měsíci +2

    one thing anyone having this problem needs to know and dude here didn't mention here . Is those tires are very thin walled so when they are cold that rubber is not gonna want to conform back into its round shape . so what you will need to do is work on it in a heated area . your gonna want to let that tire come up what ever the room temp is (hopefully thats around 70 degrees or better ) and that will help in getting that rubber to seal better on the rim .

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Some warmth definitely helps out!! Thanks for watching!

  • @toddrussell9146
    @toddrussell9146 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I got a pail of Xtra Seal Euro Paste for under 20 bucks. It's the same as the stuff we use to call tire soap. It does the same thing sealing the tire so you can put air in the tire. once it seals you scoop it off the rim and put back in the pail and use it again, it washes off with water. Not only do we use it on these tires but we also use it on car tires as well.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      Awesome! Thanks for that! Is this stuff really thick? I used to get the Bead Buster under another name in 2.5 gallon buckets I believe. It would last about the season. Now I try to be a lot more sparing with it and do not use it as often since the price i6 60 for 3lb now instead of a few gallons. Thanks for watching!

  • @pauljanssen7594
    @pauljanssen7594 Před 11 dny +1

    Isn't that one of the reasons they make starting fluid for.😊

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 11 dny

      Thought they invented it for that reason lol. Works well in certain circumstances

  • @777-Phil
    @777-Phil Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thumbs up. Utmost blessings! Now I can get dangerous again and hopefully cheat another year with these seasonally flat tires.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      Awesome! Thanks for watching!

  • @SwordWall
    @SwordWall Před 4 měsíci +1

    Learned this trick growing up on a farm when I was kid.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      It works well! Thanks for watching!

  • @manuelsaddler677
    @manuelsaddler677 Před 20 dny +1

    Thanks alot Strap works 💪

  • @patrickpoulard24
    @patrickpoulard24 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Those dry rotted tires should just get inner tubes put inside them. I did that exact thing with my snow blower tires. Keep up the good work 😊👍🏿

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +1

      This one is a mower we are selling, otherwise we definitely would have tubed it. Thanks for watching!

  • @KSMike1
    @KSMike1 Před 4 měsíci

    Great intro. Be careful in the ice!

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      Ice covered it is today! Thanks for watching!

  • @ralfie8801
    @ralfie8801 Před měsícem +1

    The thick stuff for seating tires is soap based and once you’ve got it filled with air, you can scrape that stuff off and put it back in the bucket. Then you can wash the rest off with the water hose. That doesn’t work at all if you use regular old grease.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 29 dny

      Correct there! Thanks for watching!

  • @jeffreyhickman3871
    @jeffreyhickman3871 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Keep a handy magnet 🧲 around your shop to retrieve dropped items. It looks like 👍 that part flew off. My easiest way is to tie a shoestring to a speaker 🔊 magnet 🧲, and drag it around on the floor. Or use a telescoping magnetic 🧲 pickup 🛻 tool. Just subbed!! Your friend, Jeff.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the tip and for watching!

  • @jimmysmall330
    @jimmysmall330 Před měsícem +3

    Put the tire under water it pumps rite up every time air it up while it's submerged

  • @mikesantimore6971
    @mikesantimore6971 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Really excellent video right to the point you're a good teacher

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

  • @donschneider7252
    @donschneider7252 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I have used easy glide or soap or water on the beads then sprayed some staring fluid in the tire; tossed a burning piece of paper at the tire with the air chuck already flowing.On the bigger tires it beads right away. Keep your fire extinguisher handy or a spray bottle of water, I have never had a problem this way but one of those air drop tanks would be a lot safer if handy. When a big tire is off the bead in the field You work with what you have Stand back doesn't always work well in the wind don't use too much ether. tractor tire takes about 2-3 seconds spray.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Great tips I just don't trust most people to do this safely. Thanks for watching!

  • @frankwhite1288
    @frankwhite1288 Před 16 dny +1

    Little starter fluid and a bic lighter works great.

  • @peanutman6593
    @peanutman6593 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I can’t believe people don’t know this already

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      Definitely! Thanks for watching!

  • @robertmichael6644
    @robertmichael6644 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have a pressure washer that both tires separated from the bead. Tires wouldn't air up so I looked around my utility room and found some syl glide. Said it was safe on rubber so I used that to lube the wheel and tire rim. So far it's working on both tires

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      Awesome!

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      Is it thick or a thin grease? Thanks for watching!

    • @dubmob151
      @dubmob151 Před 3 měsíci

      Thin, used it in brake caliper hardware lubricant applications

  • @dougclarey3241
    @dougclarey3241 Před 4 měsíci +1

    We use Murphys tire lube,also works 4 22.5 truck tires,never saw it sold smaller than 5 gal pail

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      Awesome! Thanks for watching!

  • @davidkeeton6716
    @davidkeeton6716 Před 4 měsíci +3

    That's called a bead expander. Normal tool in a tire shop. Well, in a tire shop they are usually basically an adjustable length inner tube wrapped around the tire that when aired up it squeezes the tire, so, same thing.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      Never have I seen or heard of this. Great info! Thanks for watching!

  • @haywire17
    @haywire17 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I have used all of these tricks with some success. However, for the same reason there is more than one type of "glue" in the world, you have to have more than one method (tools in the mental toolbox) to make use of. A trick I have used on rear mower tires would have worked wonderfully on the last one you showed with no grease, and no strap (because it had one SEATED bead). Simply jack it up like you had, have an assistant triggering the air while you pull forward on the outer edge of the tire. (It can be done holding the inflater in same hand) This flexes the sidewalls enough to bring the bead into contact with the area of the rim for the air to finish pushing it on. I have even used this trick on the floor, when mounting new tires that come flattened (particularly nasty). I have used the rounded end of a tire tool to "mechanically seat the inside bead" over the little lip of the inside rim. You have to make sure you have it on there good, so you don't pull it off in the step where you pull out on the tread edge of the tire.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      Great tips! Thanks for watching!

  • @ghostshadow9046
    @ghostshadow9046 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Know a guy shop was out of tire lube, A water soluble lube to help mounting tires so he used gear oil... got the tires on when out and stomped the gas and spun the rims inside the tires.
    I use liquid dish soap mixed with water to check for leaks, have seen simple green remove paint

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      That Is interesting there! Simple green, if you use in a concentrated amount, can make paint soft. I never saw it remove the paint on something but it would make sense! Thanks for watching and for your insight!

  • @user-ot9yf2pr6g
    @user-ot9yf2pr6g Před 4 měsíci +1

    I use mule tape , nice tip taking out the valve

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      Nice! That would probably work well! Thanks for watching!

  • @dennishein2812
    @dennishein2812 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Use to use starter fluid or tire soap on semis . Didn’t have a air ring like the tire busters. If you pull it of and can get a bucket or strong metal can that fits inside the rim you can set the wheel on it and push the backside onto the rim then you only have to worry about one bead.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      Great tips! Thanks for watching!

  • @eCitizen1
    @eCitizen1 Před 7 dny +1

    I always just add an inner tube. Easy and lasts a really long time.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 7 dny

      A tube works well for certain issues

  • @geyser3445
    @geyser3445 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Haven't had much luck with the strap idea. Just seated 2 really flat tires yesterday wit h a shot of carb cleaner and a torch. Always wear goggles.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      Definitely! Thanks for watching!

  • @ralfie8801
    @ralfie8801 Před měsícem +1

    The thick stuff for seating tires is soap based and once you’ve got it filled with air, you can scrape that stuff off and put it back in the bucket. 5hen wash the rest off with the water hose. That doesn’t work at all if you use regular old grease.

  • @badron9245
    @badron9245 Před 3 měsíci

    After 40 years in the trucking business, I've aired up many truck tires with ether, also car tires, m/c tires and lawn tractor tires. Finally got smart and put tubes the leakers. The problem is the cheap Chinese tires after a couple of years will start to leak through the sidewalls.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      The Carlisle tires we see are made in US or Canada normally I think but they obviously make them cheap as possible. We see a lot of Locust trees around here so people will use solid tires or something like premium tire sealant (similar to Slime) Problems like what is shown on the Craftsman tire here are cause from the tire being flat and sitting like that outside from what I normally see. Thanks for watching!

  • @jimrankin2583
    @jimrankin2583 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Your automotive tire store should have large pails of tire mounting soap
    Better consistency than your bead buster for packing into the gaps and LOTS cheaper.
    I can’t function without a pail of it on the farm, so I buy it by the pail. I’m sure any tire store will be glad to sell you some in a small container, but keep it tightly covered or it’ll absorb moisture and turn into slop that won’t pack into gaps. Makes a great bead lubricant with a little water but won’t pack in gaps

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for the tips! This one dried out real bad if the top is off so may be different but sounds like a lot cheaper! Thanks for watching!

  • @davidhargrove1648
    @davidhargrove1648 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for this video. We have two John Deer mowers and a New Holland tractor at a very remote mountain tract. I’ve learned a lot of repairs out of necessity and this is great repair knowledge. I’m curious how large a tire will I be able to set this way. I’m gunna say all but the very large rear tractor tires but I’ll cross that bridge when it comes. I have seen the explosive starter fluid method used on large tractor tires but not yet had to try it, wonder how well that works.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      It works well when done right and have air hooked up already... Takes a ton of cleaner sometimes on thick/stubborn tires. I do not recommend it. Thanks for watching!

  • @johnnelson8714
    @johnnelson8714 Před měsícem +1

    Try a thick cooking shortening.I've gotten that to work about 80% of the time. What works the other 20% is using a blow gun pointed at the rim while putting air into the stem. Be sure the back of the tire is seated against the rim.

  • @davesponaugle9918
    @davesponaugle9918 Před 4 měsíci +1

    If you have a large pipe supply that sells larger sewer and water line, they have an O ring seal in the joints. They also have a pipe joint lube, vegetable based soap in paste form. It will work well as a substitute bead buster. And the great part, it is not expensive.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Nice info! Thanks for watching!

    • @michaelmailheau1511
      @michaelmailheau1511 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes That's great advice: it's called Ty Seal gasket lubricant: used on Cast Iron Hub gaskets mostly on sewer lines under slabs ..."Excellent Notion"...( quote from my favorite movie)

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      @@michaelmailheau1511That is great, I will be getting some soon! Thanks again!

    • @carlspiess1614
      @carlspiess1614 Před 3 měsíci

      Try Murphy's oil soap in paste form,our tire man uses it to set big truck tires

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      @@carlspiess1614 It looks like Napa has it down the road, I am going to get a couple different ones and figure out what works best. Thanks for the tip!

  • @KensSmallEngineRepair
    @KensSmallEngineRepair Před 4 měsíci +2

    Used this method many times on those pesky tiny front tires on Snapper RER's. What a PITA! Thanks for the vid!

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Haha I wouldn't be hurt if I never saw another one of those! Thanks for watching!

  • @lewiemcneely9143
    @lewiemcneely9143 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Regular gun grease works fine for beading up. I never used anything else for vehicle and mower tires. Thanks

  • @rickdavies4801
    @rickdavies4801 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks Thanks Thanks

  • @rolop847
    @rolop847 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I learned this with a rope and a screwdriver, I've only had to use 1 rope and fill every tire I need to inflate. (Learned from an older person)

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      It is amazing how simple things can be sometimes! Thanks for sharing and for watching!

  • @Bitterrootbackroads
    @Bitterrootbackroads Před 14 dny +1

    Tire shop guys maybe hate green slime type sealer. I mess with aging freebie type equipment & make small yard trailers out of spare tires / wheels. I give all those recycled tires a squirt of the green goo. Beats adding air all the time, or the flats you are dealing with.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 13 dny

      Slime will rust your rim eventually and is a mess to clean up when in a tire. We use Liquitube premium tire sealant instead since it does not rust then out (still a mess)

  • @Mikemeshell63
    @Mikemeshell63 Před měsícem +1

    I have done it with just cheap car air pump.i took my belt off put it around middle of tire pulled tight it pushes tire in middle aired up perfect,dont need big air.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před měsícem +1

      Very true, just have to be much more precise with the tire positioning when using an air pump

  • @clivewilliams3661
    @clivewilliams3661 Před 25 dny +1

    The Icelandic method is to fill the tyre with butane gas and ignite it! Blows it back on a treat.

  • @jimmysmall330
    @jimmysmall330 Před měsícem +1

    Sometimes the hole is too small on the inside of the tire for the slime to stop it. Stick an awl or ice pick all the way through the tire and roll the hole to 6 o'clock and it's done

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 29 dny

      Great tip there, seen this happen before

  • @glasslinger
    @glasslinger Před 4 měsíci +1

    The indian gasoline-barbecue lighter method is a lot more fun and will pop out the most difficult tires!

  • @stevewheatley243
    @stevewheatley243 Před 3 měsíci

    I usually take a wheel off and bounce it around while adding air. Works pretty good.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Awesome tip! Thanks for watching!

  • @FloydBlack-xi8fh
    @FloydBlack-xi8fh Před 4 měsíci

    We used axle grease on car and truck tires as well as on farm wagons and machinery. It worked most of the time. The few times it didn't was because we didn't use enough.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      I try to be stingey with this but at $20 a pound it is a no brainer. With axle grease and the cost it would be much cheaper!

    • @FloydBlack-xi8fh
      @FloydBlack-xi8fh Před 4 měsíci +1

      We had 5 gallon pails of grease. We used a lot on the machinery so it was worth getting that much.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      @@FloydBlack-xi8fh I would get a 5 gallon pail if I could, would come in handy

  • @Sylvan_dB
    @Sylvan_dB Před 3 měsíci +1

    Done this several times, even on larger tractor front tires. I leave the strap in place while I put in the valve core. My lawn tractor tires are old enough to drink in every state. The front two and I think just one of the rear are running tubes now.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      It definitely works well. Thanks for watching!

    • @user-tc3ou6sy5f
      @user-tc3ou6sy5f Před 2 měsíci

      Use either..... a good puff " in " the tire......and hold the tire centered with hands on the outside of the tire. Light it. PUFF instantly seated ! Have the air compressor at the ready. Pump it up.........ready to go ! Have to act fast before the pressure is released from the either puff ! It will pop !

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      It works if done right in most cases. I always used a little different method for the starting fluid. I think this way works more reliably and is safer for many reasons. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

  • @YourLocalCountryBoy23
    @YourLocalCountryBoy23 Před 4 měsíci +2

    My Jd slid down a hill done took it off the rim but i hooked air to it and put a brick under it and pressed on it containing the air and popping the beads back in place a rathchet strap could help also but i didnt take out the stem or anything applied air while ratching and it worked

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Awesome! Great job! Thanks for watching!

    • @YourLocalCountryBoy23
      @YourLocalCountryBoy23 Před 4 měsíci

      @@IndRepair how cold is it for ur mower to do a cold start it was 22°F and it hsd a bit of trouble

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Found a bad ground connection by the end of the project. I thought it was a valve spacing issue but after adjusting the opposite side valves with no change (needed to be done anyway) I went through the electrical

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      @@YourLocalCountryBoy23 After the other side valves were adjusted, I was finishing the tune up and checking everything out and found the ground wire was corroded and partially loose. I cleaned everything up, checked and re-installed contacts and it turns over well now. These engines should turn over good no matter the temperature (of course depending on what oil you are using and the battery capacity). Thanks for watching!

  • @thomasambers9977
    @thomasambers9977 Před 4 dny +1

    Brake clean and a lighter done in 2 seconds

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 dny

      If done right it works well in most cases. I will have it done with a strap just as quick

  • @johnreichert8958
    @johnreichert8958 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Murphys oil soap is just about the same thing as your bead buster, it works good

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      Great tip! I will grab some soon. Thanks for watching!

  • @trevorferguson1994
    @trevorferguson1994 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Decent advice for those who wish to fix there own tires with little or no experiance. I personaly would never use the strap method I would just use ether. Don't take me wrong i understand VERY well why you would not recommend using ether BUT i have been doing tires profesionaly for decades so experiance is on my side 😉. If you are being paid for your work then invest in a bead blaster it will save time and headaches.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      This is very true about having the right equipment if doing it often. The reason I know about these methods is before we started using a bead blaster this is how we put on most tires. I usually inflate a tube in them overnight and they go on with some lube extremely easy the next day. It is still faster sometimes just to grab a strap. Thanks for watching!

  • @rolop847
    @rolop847 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Also I never took out the valve stem and it still worked

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 2 měsíci

      That is very interesting, sometimes it seems like there just is not enough volume for this to happen with large tire gaps

  • @455buick6
    @455buick6 Před 3 měsíci +1

    You can do the same thing with a chain and a screwdriver by wrapping the chain around the tire same as the wratchet strap, then stick a screwdriver through the chain and twist, this will tighten up the chain same as the strap, then add air

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      Definitely a great tip! Use what you have, I love it! Thanks for watching!

  • @foxtrottango8745
    @foxtrottango8745 Před 3 měsíci

    When I was a professional small engine mechanic, I would use a shop heater to warm up the tire in winter especially new zero turn tires… I also used the strap trick and grease and seeing that you are paying a hi price for that bead buddy try using Crisco? to be honest I never used Crisco just bearing grease but Crisco might be an affordable solution?? I will definitely try it myself the next tire I need a little extra help?
    (SEM Ret due to a disability)
    Like your video. 👍😎👍

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Heat definitely works, especially if it is cold! This thick grease (I guess it is tire soap) works best far as I can tell. Thanks for watching!

  • @lodwill5116
    @lodwill5116 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You mean fer 40 years i could have Ben doing this. Ain’t no way !!😮

  • @user-vq3ez2cg5x
    @user-vq3ez2cg5x Před 4 měsíci +1

    "If you're not familiar with how a rachet strap works" rtfm. Open the strap to its fullest and it releases the tension. Try it!

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 4 měsíci

      Haha!

    • @JT-dx1qk
      @JT-dx1qk Před 4 měsíci

      My thought exactly , he's releasing it the hard way

  • @sotm6078
    @sotm6078 Před 4 měsíci +1

    They actually do make an "E" clip tool for removing and re-installing them!!

  • @vernonpeterson3323
    @vernonpeterson3323 Před 3 měsíci +1

    If you go around twice with the ratchet strap the tire will compress more evenly. With a wider tire and especially a new tire you may need to use two ratchet straps near each side. By the way, to release ratchet straps you dont need to lift the lower latch. Just squeeze the latch on the crank lever and swing it fully open. They are all designed that way.

    • @IndRepair
      @IndRepair  Před 3 měsíci

      Haha, yes to all of the above! Thanks for watching!