2007-08-20 11:21:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Tie a rope around the center of the tire tread, then get a long wrench and stick it through the rope and start twisting. That will cause the tire to expand. Also put some soapy water around the bead of the tire to help it seat on the rim. That should do it for you.
2007-08-20 11:29:46 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the wheel off the car but in its "normal" position, i.e. not lying flat, use a constant supply of air from an airline and shove down on top of the tyre. This'll encourage the beads to catch on the wheel and it'll begin to inflate. Soon there'll be a loud bang as the bead settles finally, don't worry, that's quite normal.
It'll help to lubricate the beads (the "rims" of the tyre that sit on the wheel) with soapy water.
2007-08-20 20:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try tying a bit of rope around the circumference & then wind it tight with a Spanish Windlass, this will force the bead into contact with the rim.
Why don't you let a tyre fitter do it? You'll need to get it ballanced anyway!
I take it that you are using an industrial compressor & not a foot pump!
2007-08-20 22:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by david s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fordmans answer is a good idea but it might prove difficult for you to do,I've never tried it myself.
Easiest way is take the wheel off the car and take it to your local tyre supplier,they might charge you a couple of £ but it would save alot of hassle.
2007-08-20 11:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a good compressor ie take the wheel to garage and start blowing it up whilst pushing on the top of the tyre keep the air on and the tyre will inflate.
2007-08-20 11:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by dachri 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try using a ratchet strap around the tire. Tighten it until the sides flare out to meet the rim.
2007-08-20 12:18:48 · answer #6 · answered by Bill D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, jack the tyre up from the floor and leave it for about 20 minutes...the tyre should return to its general shape and you might have better luck then.
edit - not sure what pirellis have to do with anything... but i have 245/50/zr17's pirelli zeros on my jag.
2007-08-20 11:25:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is this a bike or car if bike have you got an inner tube
2007-08-20 11:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get pirellis
2007-08-20 11:27:02 · answer #9 · answered by Brian 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋