Re: [MV] anti-stick lube for new mounting of tires

Glenn Shaw (dogstar@gis.net)
Wed, 26 Aug 1998 10:42:17 -0400

A lot of places use the "old fashioned stuff". A little liquid dishwashing soap
diluted with some water works fine and when it dries it makes the bead stick better
to the rim, helping to prevent tire spinning on the wheel when using low pressure.

Glenn

Brian Wedekind wrote:

> The local gas station has a product they call "Bead Lube" that they use
> on their tire machine. I will ask them where to get it and post again
> later. It lubricates the bead as it goes over the rims on conventional
> tires, and keeps the bead from sticking to the rim. I have used some of
> it on my truck tires (the gas station won't touch my split rims) and it
> works well in keeping the tires from getting stuck.
>
> Dr Deuce 264-0909 wrote:
> >
> > Is there something like a lube that you can use when mounting tires to help
> > prevent them from sticking to the rims. I have two brand new forklift tires for
> > my M5 Bomb Trailer and someday someone (else?) will probably have to replace
> > them 40-50 years from now (or if I get a flat). I had to burn and cut the bead
> > wires to get the tire off of the rim.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Steve
> >
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