Did I ruin this tire?

[NuggyBuggy]

Decided I should learn how to replace a tire since I would like to do some long distance riding. I still think it was a good idea, but...

This is the rear tire. Is it safe to assume it's not safe (haha).

 

[Wingboy]

Yes

 

[Gary]

Decided I should learn how to replace a tire since I would like to do some long distance riding. I still think it was a good idea, but...

This is the rear tire. Is it safe to assume it's not safe (haha).View attachment 78898

There's a certain someone i know (on this forum sometimes) who doesn't use lube while swapping tires. That is exactly what happens every time he mounts a new tire.
I still can't recommend it, but there is still about 50% of your bead that'll stick. Air it up, and check for leakage.

 

[NuggyBuggy]

I didn't use lube but I did use soapy water. Which was actually a pain because the rim protectors and spoons kept sliding around. I eventually tossed the rim protectors.

 

[NuggyBuggy]

There's a certain someone i know (on this forum sometimes) who doesn't use lube while swapping tires. That is exactly what happens every time he mounts a new tire.
I still can't recommend it, but there is still about 50% of your bead that'll stick. Air it up, and check for leakage.

I think I'll just buy another tire. I run that Vespa at 80mph on the 400, I don't want another thing I have to worry about.

 

[NuggyBuggy]

Yes

Damnit, but I figured as much.

 

[Gary]

I didn't use lube but I did use soapy water. Which was actually a pain because the rim protectors and spoons kept sliding around. I eventually tossed the rim protectors.

I use soapy water too (or windex), and I've got a pail full of rim protectors I don't use.
Make sure the tire your mounting is situated in the drop area, or drop zone - opposite side that your spooning. It's very important to minimize stretching the tire, and it'll go on much easier, without tearing the bead.

 

[Lightcycle]

Heating up the tire will also help with the pliability - use a hair dryer or space heater, but also laying it out in the sun for a while.

 

[sburns]

 

[justride]

Decided I should learn how to replace a tire since I would like to do some long distance riding. I still think it was a good idea, but...

This is the rear tire. Is it safe to assume it's not safe (haha).View attachment 78898

What kind of tire changer do you use?

 

[Wind Shear]

I use soapy water too (or windex), and I've got a pail full of rim protectors I don't use.
Make sure the tire your mounting is situated in the drop area, or drop zone - opposite side that your spooning. It's very important to minimize stretching the tire, and it'll go on much easier, without tearing the bead.

I have used c-clamps or zip ties around the tire on the other side to help keep it in the drop centre

 

[Soulcatcher668]

I think I'll just buy another tire. I run that Vespa at 80mph on the 400, I don't want another thing I have to worry about.

 

[GreyGhost]

Small rims are much harder than large ones. You gave yourself a challenge right off the hop.

At this point, you might as well practice burnouts and turn that one into smoke.

 

[Gary]

I have used c-clamps or zip ties around the tire on the other side to help keep it in the drop centre

Me too, unless I got a buddy for the "3rd" hand.

Heating up the tire will also help with the pliability - use a hair dryer or space heater, but also laying it out in the sun for a while.

The back seat of the cage, windows up, in the blistering sun.
(Bonus: off gassing lasts a day or two)

 

[Gary]

Small rims are much harder than large ones. You gave yourself a challenge right off the hop.

No joke. A wheel barrow tire took me 10X longer than a m/c tire, and it was 20X the struggle.