[BIGHITR]

Just put on my Maxxis Minions onto a new set of wheels. Put a little air in and couldn't help but notice how wobbly my tires are.

Is there a trick to it? Over inflate and pop the bead? Slightly inflate, then roll on it? Not sure what to do to get it to seat right.

 

[jonKranked]

They should set properly once they get closer to operating pressure.

If they are having issues seating at full pressure, back it down to ~10psi, and go around the tire squeezing it (on the sidewalls). This should help get the tired bead in a position that will allow it to properly seat during inflation to operating pressure.


What's the exact combo you are running? Tire size + rim.

 

[BIGHITR]

What's the exact combo you are running? Tire size + rim.

26 inch Maxxis Minions on 29 inch Azonic Outlaws.

 

[BIGHITR]

Okay, now that you get my joke... hee hee hee

I'm running 2.50 inch wide 26 inch Maxxis Minion DH tires on 26 inch 33mm wide Azonic Outlaws thru axel front and rear.

 

[jonKranked]

26 inch Maxxis Minions on 29 inch Azonic Outlaws.

Wow you must have some incredible tire levers to get a 26" tired on a 29" wheel, and a time machine for a wheel that doesn't exist yet


I mounted the same tire combo over the weekend. Inflate it to around 40psi then back it down. Try the squeezing trick too.

 

[demo 9]

Talk dirty to it, and use some lube

 

[ultraNoob]

I usually take a wet paper towel and wipe the tire bead (just for a bit of lubrication). After mounting both beads, inflate to a few psi and then try to roll the bead up into the rim. A few more psi, do it again. Then inflate to 60, take quick ride, and then deflate to my desired pressure. Might be a bit overkill to some people, but it keeps me happy.

 

[BIGHITR]

Talk dirty to it, and use some lube

LMAOROF.

I'll have to give that a try. So do you think dim lit lights and some Barry White might be a bit too much? LOL

 

[BIGHITR]

Good thought Noob, I didn't think of that because I put the tires on a week ago on my day off. I'm going to try the soapy water bit. Didn't even think of it.

 

[buildyourown]

Soapy water can be too slippery and cause the beed to slip all the way off, turning your tube into a bomb.

I just got to about 60 psi until I hear the bead pop and then deflate to operating pressure.

 

[ultraNoob]

ixnay on the soapy water unless you're working with a tubeless ready tire. Just use plain water.

 

[gonefirefightin]

LMAOROF.

I'll have to give that a try. So do you think dim lit lights and some Barry White might be a bit too much? LOL

try bette midler

 

[aj-monkey]

If the water doesn't work out and pumping a crap load of pressure in there isn't working out either, pump up to somewhere between 60 and 80, place the wheel on the ground, and stand on the tire below where it isn't sitting (may want to bounce a little). I find this works out for really stubborn rims. (eh hhmm, wtb's, with a Maxxis).

 

[demo 9]

Just going to post this in here too, dont over inflate it, i made the mistake of doing this on a tubeless minion, exploded off the rim, shot the hub comes across a 2 car garage, broke the tire bead, made me deaf for 5 minutes, and left a bruise on my hand that was pitch black for a week (and yes it hurt)

 

[jonKranked]

when I saw saying over-inflate, I meant over inflate compared to normal pressures. 40 or 50 psi should be enough to get it to seat.

 

[Ironjunk]

I've had worn beads stretch over the rim when inflated. You see the bead come off and the tube slowly appear, that's when you turn your head and get ready for the booooooooooommmmm.

 

[BIGHITR]

Just getting back today, too busy to reply to posts. Yes the soapy water worked. Worked GREAT for that matter. I completely forgot about that little trick. I just built a new bike. I'll post pics up soon. It's really nice and it's my first build.