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Rim
ing surface. Breaking the bead seal
may require the use of a bead breaker
(Figure 61). Do not scratch the inside
of the rim or damage the tire bead.
3. Press the entire bead on both sides of the tire into
the center of the rim.
4. Lubricate the beads with soapy water.
NOTE
Use rim protectors (Figure 49) or in
sert scraps of leather between the tire
irons and the rim to protect the rim
from damage.
5. Insert the tire iron under the bead next to the
valve stem (Figure 62). Force the bead on the oppo-
site side of the tire into the center of the rim and pry
the bead over the rim with the tire iron.
6. Insert a second tire iron next to the first to hold
the bead over the rim (Figure 63). Then work
around the tire with the first tool prying the bead
over the rim.
NOTE
Step 7 is required only if it is neces
sary to completely remove the tire
from the rim.
7. Set the wheel on its edge. Insert a tire tool be-
tween the second bead and the same side of the rim
that the first bead was pried over (Figure 64). Force
the bead on the opposite side from the tool into the
Bead breaker
62
63
64
center of the rim. Pry the second bead off the rim,
working around the wheel with two tire irons as
with the first.
8. Inspect the valve stem seal. Because rubber dete-
riorates with age, it is advisable to replace the valve
stem when replacing a tire.
Installation
1. Carefully inspect the tire for any damage, espe-
cially inside.
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