sostituzione ed equilibratura degli pneumatici fai-da-te - VAQ

Remove the rim protectors and the C-clamp.
Make sure there is still plenty of lube on it, as
it will help the bead seat when inflating the
tire.
Install the valve core and cap.
Then bounce the tire several times around the
circumference. This helps to set the bead.
Using a compressor with decent power.
DO NOT HOLD THE TIRE NEAR THE RIM
during this process. As the tire inflates it will
POP onto the rim in a couple spots. If your
fingers are in there you will not like the results.
See the red arrow!
I have had a few instances where the tire took
as much as 4 bar of pressure to seat the bead.
I wouldn’t generally go any higher than 3,5
bar, though I know a few who have gone as
high as 5 bar.
If the bead wont seat, and no air is staying in,
you may have to use a ratcheting strap to compress
the tire to get the bead to seat with air
pressure.
Just make sure you remove the strap as soon as
it takes air in and holds a few pounds.
The pressure on the strap will not only make it
hard to get off, but might cause the strap to
come off explosively.
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