Inflating a tire
04-21-2009, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='853558' date='Apr 20 2009, 10:16 PM
Never knew WD-40 was so useful ... Don't try this at home !!!
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It's a shame the tyre didn't stay inflated... 
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When offroading you generally do what is called "Airing Down" your tires to about 10-15lbs of pressure. Unfortunately, at these low pressures loss of bead lock is more common. The trick you posted wasn't necessarily about inflating the tire as much as it was about reestablishing bead on the wheel. Trick works great when you lose bead lock on a tire when offroading.
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Originally Posted by martattack' post='854211' date='Apr 21 2009, 03:23 PM
One more thing... Be careful that you don't do it wrong....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO9M6W6XxMM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO9M6W6XxMM
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