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Old 02-26-2011, 06:53 AM   #1
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Default Installing Beadlocks?

I put some Rover tires on my LNC last week, but when I was charging batteries and checking things out I noticed 3 out of 4 of my tires spinning oddly. Upon closer inspection it seems like I didn't seat the tires right before tightening or else they squeezed out while the rings were being tightened. I ended up missing the rally because I couldn't get them in right.
Are you supposed to glue these in place before putting on the rings? Any tips in general in regard to beadlocks would be appreciated.
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Old 02-26-2011, 08:38 AM   #2
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A lot depends on the rims, some have a better groove, some don't.
Same thing for tire, some have a better bead than others.
Also, running a narrow rim on some tires makes it even harder to get the bead correct.

In general....no....you do NOT need to glue the bead in.

Do a search for "mason jar" in the tire forum (IIRC), it's a simple way to hold the bead in while getting the screws started.
I get things set, drop on a ring, put in 3 screws (out of 6) and start working them in. They are evenly spaced around the ring and I can keep an eye on the bead while running the screws down.
Try it and see.
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Old 02-26-2011, 12:14 PM   #3
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Thanks I appreciate the tip.
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Old 02-26-2011, 07:24 PM   #4
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No problem, hope the info, and link, help out.
Feel free to post back here (in this thread) with more questions.
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Old 02-27-2011, 08:14 AM   #5
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x2 on the mason jar ring!
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Old 02-27-2011, 10:29 PM   #6
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Thanks for the tip, also helped me out too.
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Old 02-27-2011, 11:31 PM   #7
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Give this a try: New Use for a Mason Jar Lid!!
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Old 02-28-2011, 12:52 AM   #8
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Try this...

No lids, cups, cans, bottles, whatever.

the SUPER EASY way to mount tires on beadlocks!
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