Rebeading a tyre ( Author: More Stevens)

 

The required components required are:

 

70LPM Compressor (35LPM pump will also do)

7m extension hose

7m normal tyre hose

Y-piece kit (as per photo)

Tarp to work on.

Rubber Mallet.

Bead Lube

Paint Brush or soft cloth

Ratchet Strap

Valve Remover

 

 

Method

 

The Y-piece have a quick release to connect to the pump via the white hose, quick release to connect the black hose to the tyre and a fixed hose with a closed chuck press connector.  The white hose is there to allow for more movement (7m) and flexibility.  The black hose is the hose that is normally used with the compressor to inflate a tyre.

 

The spare is inflated to 4.5 to 5 bar before going on a trip.  It can also be inflated to this pressure with the compressor.

 

Remove the tyre from the vehicle.  Clean the tyre and rim properly while working on the tarp. Using the rubber mallet try to make sure that the one bead is as secure as possible. Apply some bead lube with a paintbrush around the tyre bead.  Tie a ratchet strap around the tyre and tighten to push the bead against the rim. Connect the white hose between the compressor and the y-piece.  Remove the inner valve from the debeaded tyre. Connect the black hose to the outlet of the y-piece and the debeaded tyre.  Start the compressor.  Air is now pumped into the flat tyre only.  Press the closed chuck against the pressurized spare.  The chuck will open and air will rush form the high pressure of the spare to the debeaded tyre.  It might require for the tyre to be shaken a bit to rebead properly.

 

Remove hose connected to valve and re-insert inner valve.  Continue inflation with the compressor to desired pressure.

 

Warning: Check with your tyre manufacturer on the maximum allowed tyre pressure under zero load weight.