I have a set of tires that refuse to seat. I have tired everything. Air compressor, ratchet strap, CO2, and manual pump; nothing works. Any suggestions? Or just run tubes?
by TomasKid
I have a set of tires that refuse to seat. I have tired everything. Air compressor, ratchet strap, CO2, and manual pump; nothing works. Any suggestions? Or just run tubes?
by TomasKid
4 Comments
Did you try taking the core out of the valve stem and inflating with a compressor? This with a blower tip often works wonders.
Installing a tube can help too, but getting one of the beads set. Remove tube and see if you can inflate it that way.
Finally, the rims and tires are tubeless ready, right?
Have you tried spraying some soapy water around the bead? Tried it once and haven’t turned back since
Spray some soapy water around the bead
Have you tried putting a tube in and inflating to seat one side. Then carefully removing it and putting the tubeless valve back before trying the compressor again. I’ve had joy with this method in the past