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How to air a tractor tire with broken bead on the rim?
Posted on 6/9/18 at 8:32 pm
Posted on 6/9/18 at 8:32 pm
Punctured a tractor tire with a wooden root of some sort. Tire bead is broken and can’t get tire to seal to add air. Any tricks to get air in this tire without calling in a service rig or taking off the tire? Tractor is about 8,000lbs by itself and has a FEL on it with a bush hog attached so hard to move.
I’m sure some of you have some good tips. TIA.
I’m sure some of you have some good tips. TIA.
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Posted on 6/9/18 at 8:40 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Posted on 6/9/18 at 8:43 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Starting fluid trick and or ratchet straps.
Posted on 6/9/18 at 8:59 pm to Doctor Strangelove
ratchet straps to center of tire into the rim forces the bead outward so it "can" seal to the rim.
it works great on lawn mower and trailer tires but a tractor tire might require several straps and not sure even then if it will seal well enough to fill with air.
why arent you using a tube in it? that is the real question, work smarter not harder, go buy a tube for it
it works great on lawn mower and trailer tires but a tractor tire might require several straps and not sure even then if it will seal well enough to fill with air.
why arent you using a tube in it? that is the real question, work smarter not harder, go buy a tube for it
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:05 pm to keakar
It didn’t come with tubes. That ratchet strap idea might work but this is a big tire, not sure if it would seal the tire. Will give it a try though.
This post was edited on 6/9/18 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:06 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Front or back? If it’s front u can use a rachet strap. Back u don’t have many options if the bead is broke
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:07 pm to GooseCreekMafia
It is the front tire. Also, that starting fluid technique looks pretty cool but if you overdo it can you damage the rim or get hurt? 
This post was edited on 6/9/18 at 9:09 pm
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:12 pm to Doctor Strangelove
You won’t damage the wheel but you could possibly kill yourself. It actually works really well.
Here is one we did several years ago. If you are real good the air pressure will be right when you are done.
Here is one we did several years ago. If you are real good the air pressure will be right when you are done.
This post was edited on 6/9/18 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:15 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Front tire u can use the rachet strap method. I have used it many times and it works. I have found best that a 1” strap works best for my tire. Get it as tight as u can then fill with air. Good luck
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:15 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Ether and a match will probably be the only way unless you have one of those bead seating tanks (and a big arse compressor). Didnt take you long to start breaking shite, baw. 
Use a long stick or switch cane, etc to light it.
Use a long stick or switch cane, etc to light it.
This post was edited on 6/9/18 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:22 pm to Doctor Strangelove
We made one of these that works well on front tires.
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:22 pm to White Bear
Everyone is right to use the ether and match. However, you want to make sure you have your air compressor ready. The head could come off of you don’t inflate it right away.
Posted on 6/9/18 at 9:29 pm to highcotton2
Man, that looks like you were close to having too much pop on that tire.
Posted on 6/9/18 at 10:39 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Another tip. Don’t turn too sharp/too fast if you’ve got a heavy load in your bucket, you can flatten those front tires with a quickness.
Posted on 6/9/18 at 11:55 pm to Doctor Strangelove
Man, unless you have some experience, there is no way I would try to do that myself...
Posted on 6/10/18 at 1:02 am to Spankum
Agreed. Think I will try the ratchet strap first.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 2:00 am to Doctor Strangelove
Ether is easy. Don't be a puss. But be ready to air it up with the compressor because as the air in the tire cools it Will loose pressure fast.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 6:30 am to Doctor Strangelove
quote:
It didn’t come with tubes.
That doesn’t matter from a function standpoint. A tube can be installed.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 6:55 am to GATORGAR247
quote:
Ether is easy. Don't be a puss
Our workers comp rep gave our farm a walk through last year.
He said more people get injured airing up tires than any other activity on the farm (in the SE US).
Airing up tractor tires is a far more dangerous activity than you think...especially if you are fighting a stubborn tire.
Ratchet strap would be the easiest way to put pressure on the bead. NAPA or some other auto parts store will have a gel that can be placed on and around the rim.
I’ve found that it can help seal the bead.
I would not use ether or starting fluid. If the tire is that bad, you would want a professional to do that work. You could seriously injure yourself playing around with that tire.
I’m no expert but we dismount and mount a bunch of tires annually on the farm. If the tire is that difficult, we call in a pro. Safety first.
Posted on 6/10/18 at 7:56 am to stewie
OP, jack that tire off the ground to take pressure off it and use a strap. Doing it with fire will scare the crap out you. 
Done did that to many times.
Done did that to many times. 
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