Topic: tire/rims

[stevenk]

will a 16-6.50-8 tire fit on a 8x8 rim with out a tube under race conditions or would I need a wider tire I know that tire will fit on a 7'' wide rim but don't know about an 8'' wide rim
it for a B/P class mower

[Rooster]

Yes they will, gives a very flat tread, with a nice roll to sidewall, stands up good.

[stvn_VA]

Rooster is correct but I've never personally been able to do that.  Just last week I wrestled my 16-6.50-8 trying to put it on a 8x8 without a tube and I was using tire lubricant.  NO LUCK!!  After much aggravation I put the tube in and it went flawless.  Any pointers on installing that tire to that rim?  Bead seater??

[stevenk]

I used a cheetah bead seating tool and it worked on all of my other tire applications thank you for the input

[Rooster]

I used a cheetah bead seating tool and it worked on all of my other tire applications thank you for the input

That's the best way!!

[bntyhunter]

I put a tube in and clinch the tire. then break the bead on one side, remove the tube, install the stem and reclinch the one side.

[stvn_VA]

How do you clinch it?

[bntyhunter]

with one side already clinched it makes it a lot easier. you can use a rachet strap or a tire band to do the unclenched side.

[Rooster]

I think "clenching" means seating the bead???

[berthyd]

I think "clenching" means seating the bead???

Clenching is what my wife does with her teeth when I spend too much quality time with Ed.


Bert

[BIG AL 202]

Clenching is what my wife does with her teeth when I spend too much quality time with Ed.


Bert

I CAN UNDERSTAND THAT!

[BIG AL 202]

THERE'S A VISION I DIDN'T WANT!! LOL  What happened to the little throw up guy in the list of faces? [I would have used it here]   BERT YOU NEED TO STICK TO BEER! LOL

[berthyd]

I smell a burrito. ALRIGHT, WHO'S GOT THE BURRITOS? ??

Bert