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May 19, 2020 | 11:04 PM

ford2go

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From: Frequently frozen MN

replacing small tires

Hi,
I've replaced a few garden tractor tires, but I'm looking for a kind of tool.

I have in the past used just an old belt to help when I air them up to set the bead. Bu, my old belt broke -- and it was never that easy to use.

I'd appreciate any suggestions for something that works good.

Thanks,

hj

May 20, 2020 | 03:07 PM

FuzzFace2

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From: Angier, NC

I don't know how you were using the belt or even what type of belt it was, fan belt or pants belt?
I have used rope in the past. Run it around the tire cross it at the top run a long bar over the crossed part and cross it again.
Kind of making a tourniquet with the rope & bar, turn the bar to tighten the rope and pop the beads out.
Make sure the beads are well lubed up.
Dave ----

May 20, 2020 | 03:16 PM

ford390gashog

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Get yourself a bead seater and never look back. Been using them for years and its the only way to go. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Steel-Co...RoCXLwQAvD_BwE

May 21, 2020 | 02:34 PM

PupnDuck

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If you're the adventurous type, starting ether works.

May 22, 2020 | 10:42 AM

EDC8008

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I've had good luck using a ratchet strap,

May 23, 2020 | 10:49 PM

ford2go

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From: Frequently frozen MN

Thanks guys - ratchet strap sounds like a winner -- I only do this once every year or so.

I've seen the ether trick on Restoration Garage -- maybe more fun than I want to have

May 26, 2020 | 10:57 AM

tecgod13

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I've used the ratchet strap multiple times on different sized tires. Sometimes its a balancing act to find the right tension to get the bead to hold, but not too much air where you can't get the strap to loosen up.