kenda pathfinder tires smashed
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kenda pathfinder tires smashed
I just got my set of 22x11-8 kenda pathfinder 530 tires and they were folded flat with the beads touching together. I was informed by my powersports store the tires will only mount with a tube. I don't want to run tubes because if there is a hole, i will have to dismount to repair the tube. Any ideas? I really like the design of the tire.
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I've seen a friend put a tie down strap around a tire and start cranking it down. The tire spread out until it made contact with the bead and everything was okay. The tire wasn't flattened but it still might work. If that doesn't work you can try starting fluid but be very careful if you do. These guys used too much starting fluid.
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I had one of the four tires I put on my quad come in that condition. I had to use 2 ratchet straps to get it to push the bead against the rim so I could seat it.
Haven't tried the starting fluid trick. Have heard there have been a few eyebrow-less guys in the groups I ride with because of it.
Haven't tried the starting fluid trick. Have heard there have been a few eyebrow-less guys in the groups I ride with because of it.
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Well, I paid $160 plus tax for all four tires mounted; 19x7-8 front and 22x11-8 rear on my old honda trx125. Took them to numerous tire stores only to find out they only mount car tires. I finally ended up going to a local lawn and garden dealer to have them done. Said they were the toughest tires they had ever had to mount and wasn't informed about the upcarge which made me upset. Clearly stated they charged $15 for a tire/wheel but it was $40 each for the extra labor and time to mount. The tires are great and are fine now.
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That is crazy they charged you extra, but I have found shops in this area do the same. I just do then myself now. A buddy and the tire changer harbor freight sells work wonders. Beadlocks are even easier physically although they still take a little time.
The issue is the tubeless low pressure rims have a large inner lip and a very tight bead seal compared to car or truck tires.
The issue is the tubeless low pressure rims have a large inner lip and a very tight bead seal compared to car or truck tires.