by Die Judicii » 30 Apr 2019, 9:52 pm
If your out bush and only got a slow compressor it is hard work.
I used to solve that problem by using two things.
1) as already suggested, the use of tire lube or Red Rubber Grease,
2) get a roll of that grey foam (from Bunnings or similar store) that is used to wrap around pipes and posts prior to pouring concrete.
Cut 1" wide strips that are just the right length to match the diameter of the tire bead.
After fitting the tire, and before trying to pump it up,,, carefully insert the strips between the bead and the rim.
Start pumping,,, and as things start to tighten up, pull the strips out.
It takes a couple times practice to get the timing just right.
Too early, and all the pressure escapes.
Too late,, and you can't get the strips out.
But,,, if your out bush and desperate leave the strips in, it just squashes up completely, and you can tear the excess off from the outside.
If some gets inside the tire, it doesn't do any harm, and isn't enough to upset your wheel balance.
This can mean the difference between being able to get the tire inflated,,,, or being stuck in the bush with a flat tire.
I do not fear death itself... Only its inopportune timing!
I've come to realize that,,,,, the two most loving, loyal, and trustworthy females in my entire life were both canines.