FTW Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I just bought a used MTen3 that came with a tubeless tire that was fully deflated. I’m having trouble airing it up, as the insides of the tire don’t seem to be forming a seal with the rim, and it seems like all the videos I’ve watched with people airing this tire up (or similar tubeless tires like on the Segway MiniPRO) simply require you to hook up a pump or air compressor to the valve and pump some air in. My tire doesn’t budge at all when I pump air in. There just isn’t any seal between the rim and the tire to start to build pressure (and I need that pressure in order to press the tire against the rim). I’ve tried the trick of putting zip ties around to tire to compress it and push the tire against the rim to form a barrier, but also no luck. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! This is my first wheel and I’m very eager to get out and use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennBruce Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 A piece of rope around the circumference of the tire and then a Spanish windlass to tighten the rope. Or a blast of high pressure air. Maybe lubricate the rim first? How old is the tire, any signs of rot? Bruce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) Remove the valve core and turn up the compressor. You can also set the tire in the sun or under heat lamp to make it more pliable. You aint gna succeed with a pump, you need a compressor set high. Youll need an air nozzle that works without having to push on a valve core. Strap around the tread area to compress the center and help push beads closer to the edge. A tire shop knows how to do this easily if you cant. Theres also compunds to apply/slather all over the rim and it acts to seal as you inflate it. Tho on an euc, it would be a total mess to rinse all that murphys off, a little pricey for just one mten(we had a 5 gallon bucket of it and reused all we could for years). Good news, after you do get the tire to seal, it will relax and stretch and you're less likely to encounter this problem again. Once you figure it out, remember what you learned, this is common thing to deal with on newer tires. If you're brave, use some lighter fluid/ether or hairspray, trucker style!! Edited April 13, 2020 by ShanesPlanet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTW Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, PennBruce said: A piece of rope around the circumference of the tire and then a Spanish windlass to tighten the rope. Or a blast of high pressure air. Maybe lubricate the rim first? How old is the tire, any signs of rot? Bruce That did the trick Bruce! That gave me way more pressure than the zip ties and I had to twist the knot at least 2 dozen times to get enough pressure, but it finally worked. Yeehaw, I’m off to ride into the sunset (but will be lucky if my newbie ass makes it 5 feet on this virgin outing)! 🤠 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Ah the memories... dont try this unless you have a corvette in the background, a cigarette in your mouth and a slight death wish... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTW Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Haha, if only you’d posted that just a little earlier ShanesPlanet, I probably would have been desperate enough to try it. Thanks for sharing, now all I need next time this happens is a little starter fluid, a Monster in the background (instead of the Corvette), and Kuji’s sunglasses (instead of the cigarette AND the death wish). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) Im not sure a little mten tire would like the instant pressures created. Seems you are joking, but just to clarify for anyone else reading later.... If you use ether, film/video it, make sure its set to auto upload to youtube, and know that I will not be held liable. Lastly, accept my thanks for a great video, I'll send flowers. Late nights at truckstops 20-30 yrs ago, you could hear the tires and rims jumping off the ground and slamming down, with a joyous bang, nearly every hour. Ah, such memories....OSHA didnt build America, shit like that always has. Edited April 13, 2020 by ShanesPlanet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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