I’ve been trying to mount this tire, using soap to help, but it’s still giving me trouble. Does anyone have any tips to make this easier?
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That rim’s really going through it! I’ve found that using some vice grips to hold the edge and tire spoons or screwdrivers to stretch it around works great. Might save you some frustration.
Try laying the rim flat on the ground, make sure to clean the edges really well; any dirt can keep the bead from setting right. Lube up that bottom bead nicely, then push it over the top edge. If it’s still tough, you might need to nudge it with a tire spoon or pry bar.
For the top part, use your knee to press the tire down to the drop bead and then work around in small sections. Don’t rush it—going little by little helps!
A vice grip can help hold the tire on the rim, but your knee might do the trick too. Sometimes the rim tries to slide around while you work, so keep a good grip. Lots of lube and patience—you’ll get it!
Honestly, you need tire tools for this job.
Try leaving the tire out in the sun for a bit—it softens it up and makes it way easier to work with.
Murphy’s Oil Soap works well for lubing the tire and rim. And like others have said, warm it up in the sun to make it easier. Start on one side and work your way around. I use the trailer hitch on my SUV and a scissor jack base to push the tire down like a tire machine—it works surprisingly well.