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250R Baja Rider
08-03-2005, 03:21 PM
I just got a new set of ITP holeshots.
I have inflated the tires to 40lbs of pressure and have not been able to seat the tire.

I have used oil, really soapy water, but when I deflate the tire, I notice the tire has not seated properly.

Does any one have good tips on how to do this?

Thanks
EvilJester400EX
08-03-2005, 03:30 PM
Coat the bead of the tire with waterproof grease. It should seal after this.
RedRaider
08-03-2005, 04:03 PM
Use dish soap. it's more slippery then grease. I always rub some around the bead before trying it.
jak1389
08-03-2005, 06:05 PM
get a wratcheting tie down and put it in the middle of the tire. start makeing it tighter and tighter until it pushes the tire to seat.
redroost85
08-03-2005, 06:49 PM
yeah, what jak said.

I remember triying to mount up my 18" holeshots..they were a pain in the ***.:grr: :D
250R Baja Rider
08-03-2005, 07:04 PM
Thanks for the feedback. I will try it tonight.
yellowex26
08-03-2005, 09:50 PM
when i mounted my holeshot XC's it took about 55 lbs. of pressure to seat them
250R Baja Rider
08-04-2005, 10:58 AM
Interesting that you mentioned that.

Last weekend I went to the place where I bought the tires.
The guy said he's had 2 tires explode on him when he reached 55 lbs.

I thought you should know in case you want to inflate that high again.
250R Baja Rider
08-07-2005, 07:51 PM
Well,
I tried the dish soap and the wratcheting tie downs and could not get the damn tires to seat.

I pumped 40lbs of air and let them out on the sun hoping the heat would help.
cracer250
08-23-2005, 06:42 AM
You have to use grease like evil said. Coat it good and it will pop on. I've had to put a LOT of air in some tires before they seat properly.
250R Baja Rider
08-23-2005, 09:05 AM
Thanks,

I'll try that cause I don't know what else to do.
benbuilt4u
08-23-2005, 08:03 PM
Originally posted by 250R Baja Rider
Thanks,

I'll try that cause I don't know what else to do.

i just fill them till about 55 lbs as well but i add some wd-40 first.
400exrider707
08-23-2005, 09:43 PM
Couldn't you just do the old fireball trick where you "explode" the tire on? I know its probably not the safest but it will certainly seat.
400exBro
08-24-2005, 03:37 PM
i used dish soap and it always works...

if i remember correctly it says do not inflate the tire past 36 psi when seating the bead!!!! it only took 20 psi to seat the bead.
i have the holeshot mxr4 (18")
250R Baja Rider
08-24-2005, 04:02 PM
Yeah the tires indicate not to inflate past 36psi.

I've heard the smaller the tire the easiest it is to seat it.

I had 20 inch tires before and they locked at around 25 psi.
I am trying to mount 22 inch tires now and went as far as 40psi and soap.

Tomorrow I'll have a chance to do it again.
Thanks
badass300ex
08-24-2005, 04:18 PM
Take a can of starter fluid spray the inside on the tire pretty good and make a trail on the ground about 5 feet away light it and instantly the beed will seat just put the flames out with the hose works every time.
benbuilt4u
08-24-2005, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by badass300ex
Take a can of starter fluid spray the inside on the tire pretty good and make a trail on the ground about 5 feet away light it and instantly the beed will seat just put the flames out with the hose works every time.

i would have sugested that too but i figured some kid would blow his arm off. we used this same method to do lowrider wheels back in the day