Seating Tires

[MGordon]

I went to swap the lawn mower for the snow blower today. Since there was never enough snow to get the blower out, it has sat in the shed all winter. I noticed that one of the tires was flat and unseated. So far everything I've tried hasn't worked. How do you re-seat one of these tires? Any tips, tricks, links etc. would be appreciated.

 

[guava]

use hairspray or some other flammable aerosol... . fill the space and ignite it. Often used to seat off-road tires and atv tires... . not the safest of behaviors but it works...

 

[JDougherty]

i have used a rachet strap around the center of the tire to help push out the sidwalls to the rim. then i try to inflate with fix a flat... this has worked for me many of times.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Originally posted by JDougherty

i have used a rachet strap around the center of the tire to help push out the sidwalls to the rim. then i try to inflate with fix a flat... this has worked for me many of times.

This is what I do too. Seems to work well. I just fill it with air.

 

[MGordon]

Originally posted by JDougherty

i have used a rachet strap around the center of the tire to help push out the sidwalls to the rim. then i try to inflate with fix a flat... this has worked for me many of times.

Thanks for the tip, that did the trick.