Matteybean Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I've sourced some 13" widespread tyre tubes for my 185/55/r14 on my 9" bbs superstars .. mega tyres in browns bay do em for 15.50 each anyone delt with them ? They don't do heavy duty just standard duty . Will shitloads of tel powder will these be suitable ? Just had lips polished n centre's powder coated not keen on mish of splitting/re sealing them every time I need too. Hence the reason for tubes Any help greatly appreciated Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderwebfx Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 You want to use chalk powder (unsure if that's the same as tel powder?).Best way to apply it is to put the powder on the tube and then rub it around to give it a nice even coat, having too much inside the tyre will have a negative effect. All you're trying to do is decrease the friction between tube and tyre/wheel to help it with seating.Before you fit them, check for any tags inside the tyre, and make sure you peel the plastic layer off them if they have them. Some tyres do, some tyres don't, but if they're there, they will wear through the tube. When you're inflating, you need to pump them up, then let them down and pump them up again, this will help the tube distribute evenly inside the tyre. I am interested in these widespread tubes, any chance you can find out what the size is? I've never heard of them before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteybean Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yup didn't use too much got em all together n pumped them up to 35 psi then de flatted again .. I thought pumping em up would stretch tire on to bead .. but it didn't lol . What's the procedure in popping onto bead using hairspray or lynx ?? Deflatte tire n spray lynx in around tire n set alight then pump up tire ? This is how they sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderwebfx Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Can't do the lynx/hair spray thing with tubes. It'll blow the tube to pieces. Has it got any bead lube on it? That'll make a huge difference. I'm also wondering if the tubes are at a point where they won't stretch sideways anymore without blowing to pieces. You may also find that being 185's, they may not be able to stretch any further. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteybean Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 No bead lube :/ would any type of lube be suitable ? I've got some drainage lube in van for pvc pipes pretty good shit.. should of lubed it up .. tire seems pretty firm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock-Lee Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Pump them up more. Go to the high mark of the rated psi range on the side and see what happens. Also lube 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteybean Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 I pumped one up to 40 psi but didn't move much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock-Lee Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 More 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteybean Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 I brought 3 tubes theres no max rating on them but tyre max is 44 psi ... Maybe I should of used lube that's prob the problem . dunno how I'm gna squeeze lube into the gap since tyre is pretty tight to wheel now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chees- Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 jesus you can't bead them with 40psi? i managed to bead my 185/55s on a 9j with a bike pump 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteybean Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah tyres are 185/55 and on a 9j ..where you see them is as high as they went .. tyres are brand new sticker still on exterior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtrail Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Lever then back off bead and lube em 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock-Lee Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Leave them outside in the sun tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteybean Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah I'll take em to work get em hot In van n hopefully not to much mish getting off bead I do have a long crowbar .. n lube em up good n try again on way home 2m night thabks for help will update 2m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderwebfx Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Add lube. If they have no lube, this will make a huuuuggggeeee difference. Don't use dish washing liquid either, it'll cause issues further down the track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteybean Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah I got some good medlube in the van damn why didn't I think of lube lol I did telcom powder the rim tho n tire Edit: these tyres were on these rims so I no they fit .. but had a leak so got em stripped dipped powdercoated n lips polished but running tubes now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffs_Emporium Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 add lube man, when i first assembled and pumped up they did same thing, after soap was added pumped up again and bounced the whole wheel keeping fingers far out of way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteybean Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Oh yup all good . I'll take em to work tomorrow n let some lube sit in there for an hour or so then pump up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteybean Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Update . Cheers all for info . Im not sure why my mind didn't think of lube but it didn't .. Anyway it worked well. I had to pump up to 44 psi which was tyre max psi to get it to move . Here's some pics . I do have 4 orginal ssr superstars Centre caps but will be getting 4 new centre's painted to suit with new stickers . ... now that being said I've checked the gaps for consistency and all are ok but one. The inside lip one the tyre almost isn't sitting square well atleast the tyre is on the piss by about 10 mm to the lip here's some pics to explain more. Will this pop itself over 10mm when on car or should I deflate lube up that side then pump back up ? See the gap here is 10mm different with the tyre spun 180° Here's rubber almost touching this is the same for the others . What do u guys reckon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock-Lee Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 drive on it and it should pop on. PS never tried it but this works on a bike haha. ps amazing wheels dude. god they look sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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