Breaking a Tire Bead
Hey Everyone,
I have a very simple way to break the bead on a tire that does not require any tools. I used to be into racing and riding 4-wheelers and many times we would get flats out on the trails many miles from anywhere.
Remove the wheel and set it flat on the ground behind your rear car or truck tire. Have only the portion of your tire, you are trying to break the bead, aligned with the tire on your car and slowly back over the tire with your car/truck tire. This pulls the tractor tire downward and breaks the bead easily without any tools. You may have to do this several time depending upon how rusted the rim has gotten over the years. I did two front and rear wheels the other week.
People in the off-road community have been doing this for years even on off-road truck tires. :biggrin2.gif:
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