hiper rims

[jmoney45]

I just got some hipers and new tires and was wondering how tough it is to put them together and get the tires to seat on the beads? The rears are dual beadlocks so I'm assuming that won't be bad but the fronts are single beadlocks so do I have to get them to seat on one side, then put the beadlock side on and pump 'er up? I've never put tires on rims before so that's why i'm asking.

[JOEX]

What I did was pust the tire as close to the inside bead as far as I could, put the ring on then air it up. The air will seat the bead.

[k2-dawg]

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[roostin_dale]

yep..same here..just dont accidentaly put your finger in the bead...lol

[jmoney45]

So really the only ones I have to worry about seating are the fronts? The rears will seat easy with the dual beadlocks right? Thanks for the replies.

[jonc623]

when you put the rear together with the tires they will be sealed and the fronts should pump up with out too much trouble ill find out tomorrow how good the hipers are mine will be in tooo

[cdalejef]

spray wd-40 on the bead and it will pop on easier.

[Hotdog]

soap and water works also

[Doibugu2]

Use a drill and socket or a air rachet to start the bolts. Don't torque it with that, but just use it to get the bolts almost tight.

[honda400ex27]

im curious as to what socket it takes for those bolts?

[seatec]

Also, try not to twist the wheel into the tire, the Hipers could have a burr and cut your bead on the tire.

[Doibugu2]

Originally posted by honda400ex27
im curious as to what socket it takes for those bolts?

You have to use a 12 pt socket. I believe like a 10mm

[seatec]

Originally posted by Doibugu2
You have to use a 12 pt socket. I believe like a 10mm

Yup, and trus them. You want to use a power tool for this. YOur arm will go numb putting all the bolts in by hand. :eek2:

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by seatec
Yup, and trus them. You want to use a power tool for this. YOur arm will go numb putting all the bolts in by hand. :eek2:

yes...putting 6 rings on gets very boring and frustrating(2 on each rear and 1 on each front)

I actually had to put 12 rings on..bought a set for each of my quads:mad:

[cdalejef]

It takes a 3/8 12 point socket.

[jmoney45]

Thanks for the replies. I better make sure the cordless drill is charged up. I did notice all the bolts holding things together.

[roostin_dale]

don't over tourque(sp) them..they will crack

Start all the bolts BY HAND!!! then go around the entire rim like 2-3 times before you tighten the rings down untill they touch the inner part of the rim. works perfect.

[JOEX]

A whole bunch of good advice in this thread:)

Another thing, trim any excess rubber from the bead.

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by JOEX
A whole bunch of good advice in this thread:)

Another thing, trim any excess rubber from the bead. Thats only with Holeshots, I haven't see any other brand of tire that needs trimming.

[seatec]

i had some minor flashing on the RAZRII Jeff. not very siginifcant but enough to worry me. Maybe im just a nilly nelly.

[cdalejef]

LOL

[jonc623]

got my hipers yesterday and man that is a ***** load of bolts 24 each rear and 12 on fronts but they look real good i didnt have to use any thing to bead up the fronts which was a surprize and the backs well that cant get any easier i just used a 3/8 12pt socket no drill and i took for ever but they look good so i guess it was worth it