Cant seal my tyre on the rim

[stevieb]

I got a Vermeer SC352 stump grinder. The tyre has come off the rim. Its a job to take it off the machine as its the drive wheel. Normally I would put a wagon strap around it and squash it as tight as I can and use a large compressor to pump air in as quick as poss. However I tried for 2 hours and just cant get the damn thing to catch.

Any tips that you guys have done in the past?

Steve

 

[Ole Farmerbuck]

I got a Vermeer SC352 stump grinder. The tyre has come off the rim. Its a job to take it off the machine as its the drive wheel. Normally I would put a wagon strap around it and squash it as tight as I can and use a large compressor to pump air in as quick as poss. However I tried for 2 hours and just cant get the damn thing to catch.

Any tips that you guys have done in the past?

Steve

Take the valve core out till you get it to take air and use lots of grease on the wheel/tire. Works for me lots of times. And dont forget to put the valve core back in!!

 

[Husky137]

Time for an inner tube. Quick, cheap and a heck of a lot less messy.

 

[stevieb]

I thought about an inner tube but they are a real pain to get them in these little tyres. How do i take the valve seal out, does it unscrew, im guessing the valve seal is the thin pin in the centre.

 

[ASD]

yes the little pin go to a tire shop the make a little tool to unscuw it the tool will cost about $1

 

[stevieb]

Thanks Ill try this tomorrow pin and and loads of grease

 

[Al Smith]

Hand cleaner works pretty good for lubricant,so does Crisco.Grease works but might not be a good idea because the petro base may work on the rubber.Whatever but you need a compresser that has some volume or a big tank on a little compresser.Usually those little half horse jobs won't get the job done.

Good luck,those little tubeless tires can be a black hearted beech to get seated.

 

[Aaction]

Take the machine to a tyre service, they will seal it for you in seconds

 

[Grace Tree]

The old trucker's trick is to spray a little starting fluid in the tire, stand back and throw a match at the rim. I've used it more than a few times but it's dangerous and not recommended.
Phil

 

[b1rdman]

The old trucker's trick is to spray a little starting fluid in the tire, stand back and throw a match at the rim. I've used it more than a few times but it's dangerous and not recommended.
Phil

LOL

That's what we used to do on our farm equipment when I was younger. I was going to share it earlier but I thought better of it.

It works well...but it's probably the short route to a Darwin Award.

 

[neighborstree]

i still use the starter fluid method to seal all my tires. its a proven way time and time again, lol.

by the way, i beleve its spelled tire

 

[Grace Tree]

i still use the starter fluid method to seal all my tires. its a proven way time and time again, lol.

by the way, i beleve its spelled tire

I believe it's against OSHA regs but you're right, it's the quickest way to do it. I think the problem is quantifying how much is enough. I was getting a truck tire changed down by you at a little tire place around New Holland. The tire guy said "I ain't supposed to do this" and proceeded to drench the inside of the casing with starting fluid. I stepped back and when he threw the match there was a big whomph and the tire must have jumped 6 ft. in the air. Pretty exciting when it came down and started bouncing around the garage. No injuries; just some lessons learned.
Phil

 

[Husky137]

i still use the starter fluid method to seal all my tires. its a proven way time and time again, lol.

by the way, i beleve its spelled tire

Not in the UK, it is spelled tyre. FWIW sentences begin with capital letters and "beleve" is spelled "believe." People in glass houses....

 

[stevieb]

The only problem with the starter fuel method is the wheel is on the drive belt. Not sure where the machine will land

 

[Locoweed]

Not in the UK, it is spelled tyre. FWIW sentences begin with capital letters and "beleve" is spelled "believe." People in glass houses...

+1

 

[2000ssm6]

The only problem with the starter fuel method is the wheel is on the drive belt. Not sure where the machine will land

I think others have given some great ways to reseal your tire. If you have to take it off the machine, any pro tire shop will have one of these. They work great and save hours of cussin'. It has made me a better man

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[Frank Boyer]

I use a "Cheata" tire inflator. It is a 5 gallon tank that is inflated to 150 psi. The air is dumped into the tire through a 18" long pipe with a 1 1/2" ball valve. They work on tires up to 24.5" truck tires.

 

[juststumps]

i've had about 10 flats on my 352.. thorns??? bead breaks while your running,, then you look down and see that tire flapping full of mud, dirt, wood chips,,etc....you have to take the wheel off the machine,,, then take the tire off the rim... clean everything,,, put tire back on.... taking that small tire on and off, is a real pain in the ass....you need a third hand... next,, take a 3 inch wide racheting web strap,, cinch tire,, inflate,, remove strap when bead seals,,, find leak,, plug hole,,,re inflate..

after flat number 10,, i put in a tire sealant called " SLIME".. like " FIX-A-FLAT ",, but works a lot better,, costs more,, but i haven't had another flat since !!!!!

 

[juststumps]

I use a "Cheata" tire inflator. It is a 5 gallon tank that is inflated to 150 psi. The air is dumped into the tire through a 18" long pipe with a 1 1/2" ball valve. They work on tires up to 24.5" truck tires.

that might not work on a 352 tire... probable blow the thing arcoss the floor,, before it set the bead... works great on bigger tires !!!

 

[capeholedigger]

Ether

The only problem with the starter fuel method is the wheel is on the drive belt. Not sure where the machine will land

A few quick sprays around perimeter and you will be fine, Make sure it get's inside the tire. It isn't a violent explosion. I have used it many times from Bobcat tires to wheel burrow's. Quick and easy.