INFLATING TUBELESS TYRES

Equipment required

Air compressor, lubricant, rubber mallet, ratchet strap [optional], tube [optional], and ground sheet.

Procedure

The major problem with re-inflating tubeless tyres is getting the bead to seat.

Option 1:

• Prior to inflating the tyre lubricate both beads well.
  
• Stand the tyre upright.
  
• Hammer the back of the rim into the tyre with the rubber mallet to seat this bead first.
  
• Apply even pressure to the front of the rim - pushing it into the tyre bead.
  
• Start to inflate the tyre.
  
• If needed, continue to lightly hammer the front and rear beads during inflation.
  

Option 2:

• Lubricate both beads well.
  
• Place a heavy duty ratchet strap around the outside of the tyre. Make sure the strap is in the centre of the tyre tread.
  
• Tighten the strap. This will apply inward pressure on the tyre and help to re-seat the beads.
  
• Proceed to inflate the tyre.
  
• Lightly hammer front and rear beads as needed to assist with re-seating the beads.
  
• As soon as the bead starts to seat, stop inflating and remove the ratchet strap to avoid damage, then continue inflating the tyre.
  

Option 3:

If the inflation procedures outlined above are unsuccessful, insert a tube and inflate.

Hint Remove the valve core and replace after the beads have seated This will give you a greater volume from your 12V compressor which assists with re-seating the beads.

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