inflating CT

[choppermutt]

Just got tire shop to fit 225/55 onto my Rocket. No issues changing it......but they seem to be having an awful hard time inflating it. Had to leave it with them.

Why would inflating cause them a problem??

 

[JDuke1980]

it shouldn't be a problem if it's installed correctly

 

[flhtpi]

I had no problems. Mounted and balanced it myself. 245/50/16

 

[choppermutt]

Yeah........I was expecting the removal to be the issue but that was straight forward. I'll leave it til lunchtime tomorrow and see how they are doing

 

[TriumPhil]

Sounds like the tire is not seated on the bead properly?

 

[Gothlander]

If the bead is not damaged you could use this method - YouTube - How To Get a tire on rim with Starting Fluid

 

[cktire]

If the bead is not damaged you could use this method - YouTube - How To Get a tire on rim with Starting Fluid

Very Risky....
Most modern tire machines have a reverse jet blast of air to seal the beads. If that isn't working something is wrong. Take it to another tire dealer.
Or, a commercial tire dealer will have a cheetah reverse air blast tool. That will do the job
TSI Cheetah Bead Seating Tool — 5-Gallon Capacity, Model# CH-5 | Bead Breakers | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[scot in exile]

The shop should know what to do, sometimes all it needs is a couple of whacks from a double jack hammer to seal the bead.

 

[HellFire]

They'll get it ... just sent you home so you didn't have to see the carnage. LoL

 

[choppermutt]

Job done when I called back today. Looks the business . Sunitrac 225/55. Went for a 10 mile drive and you know what......its not too bad at all. I was prepared for a terrible adjustment period but after the first couple of miles .... a bit more leaning and a bit more work but its OK. I'll adjust.