4 wheelers - blowing a bead - flammable

[Spotondl]

Have a buddy stuck in the woods right now with a tire off the bead. He called me wanting to know how to get the bead reseated and I know you can use lighter fluid and a match to blow the bead back on but I have never had to do it myself. How is this best done?
Thanks...

[phebus]

I've always used a ratchet strap around the center of the tire to push the sidewalls out and seat the bead.

[squirt'nmyload]

i've done it with starting fluid.....it was a 38.5in gumbo mudder bias ply. just spray around the bead, light and run away :D
edit: it did take a couple of tries to figure out how much fluid to spray in there.....it goes boom but didn't want it to really go boom

[squirt'nmyload]

I've always used a ratchet strap around the center of the tire to push the sidewalls out and seat the bead.
been down that road too.........good call :)

[Spotondl]

I've always used a ratchet strap around the center of the tire to push the sidewalls out and seat the bead.
Will the ratchet strap deal work with one of those 12 volt compressors? He doesn't have any compressed air...

[boats&bars]

Starting fuid, tell you friend not to burn down the forrest

[Spotondl]

i've done it with starting fluid.....it was a 38.5in gumbo mudder bias ply. just spray around the bead, light and run away :D
This is how I have always understood it to be done, but how much lighter fluid is too much? LOL

[squirt'nmyload]

This is how I have always understood it to be done, but how much lighter fluid is too much? LOL
i edited my post.....it takes a couple tries, tell him to go easy on it at first :)

[Bense468]

I've uesd starter fluid, gas many of times out in glamis. However it usually catches on fire but with sand you can put it out real quick. It works, just make sure he can smother it if it lights up...esp in the woods.
You normally have to fill the tire after its back on the bead.

[Spotondl]

i edited my post.....it takes a couple tries, tell him to go easy on it at first :)
On the phone with him right now... I let you know what happens... :D :D :D

[squirt'nmyload]

On the phone with him right now... I let you know what happens... :D :D :D
what state???? ....maybe i'll turn on the news :D :D

[Spotondl]

Ok, technique ??? should the tire be off and laying flat on the ground or should it be standing vertical?

[Bense468]

Put the tire around the rim, lay it down, pour around inside with little trail and light her up. Make sure he doesn't catch himself on fire.

[Trailer Park Casanova]

Here ya go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuADZFBeY8o

[squirt'nmyload]

Put the tire around the rim, lay it down, pour around inside with little trail and light her up. Make sure he doesn't catch himself on fire.
bingo!!!

[RivrKD]

I have done it at Glamis a few times and it works. Tell your buddy to take
some PICS

[squirt'nmyload]

Put the tire around the rim, lay it down, pour around inside with little trail and light her up. Make sure he doesn't catch himself on fire.
bingo!!!

[HOOTER SLED-]

It's all about the Crisco. :D

[ULTRA28]

I've done it more than once. I have always used gas, but not too much. Wheel should be off the vehicle laying flat. Pour a little gas in and let the fumes fill the tire. Here is where you need to be careful. If you do just the right amount of gas it will seat the bead and leave the tire full. Too much gas the fire will conitue to burn and you will need to pump it bcak up somehow. I have always tried to throw the match at the bead, so I'm not too close if anything goes wrong. Never had a problem.

[Spotondl]

***boat comes through again... He did it off the truck and on the 2nd attempt pop, right on the bead... He is now filling the tire with his 12 volt compressor... a slow process to say the least...
Thanks guys... I'll ask about pics LOL

[squirt'nmyload]

***boat comes through again... He did it off the truck and on the 2nd attempt pop, right on the bead... He is now filling the tire with his 12 volt compressor... a slow process to say the least...
Thanks guys... I'll ask about pics LOL
good deal....now its time for beadlocks!! :)