Street sweeper bead lock question...

[StretchMaK]

Did I get the wrong size tire? I have tried several bead lock rings and all are like this. Tires are the madmax belted street sweepers. I have tried losi, rovan and madmax wheels. Can't get the bead in place all the way around. Weird

 

[Rep732]

You have to put the foams in then install the rim, the tires flex and you will need to push the tabs into the rims first then the beadlock rings. I have these and installed them on v1 and 2.0 5ive t rims with ddm beadlock rings with zero issues.

 

[MCD dood]

Crucial RC, has a good video of how to put tyre's foams & bead locks on

 

[StretchMaK]

Thanks for the replys.

Been mounting tires on baja wheels for a long time and have never seen this before.

I have tried DDM rings, baja rings, rings from a buddies losi and several others. I have tried madmax wheels, baja wheels and a losi wheel.

I'll figure something out.

 

[MCD dood]

Well, got me stumped, sorry Bud

 

[StretchMaK]

A guy I used to work with said to try a lil bit of oil on the bead lock ring, only the ring. He says to put a lil on a q tip and rib it around the tire side of the bead lock ring. He says not to use a lot but to get a lil on it. Helps the tabs fall into place he says.

Any of you guys ever heard of this?

 

[Rep732]

I would not use oil on rubber because it will cause the rubber to distort and swell. Bad idea. Use dielectric grease or some non petroleum based lubricant to lubricate a tire bead.

 

[jeepfreak1972]

I would not use oil on rubber because it will cause the rubber to distort and swell. Bad idea. Use dielectric grease or some non petroleum based lubricant to lubricate a tire bead.

Maybe silicone spray would do the trick?

 

[StretchMaK]

Thought of maybe veg oil or baby type oil. Maybe the dry lock graphite stuff.

 

[smokinwheel]

Dish soap and maybe a little water? Not sure.
I would stay away from petroleum-based products myself.

 

[jeepfreak1972]

Thought of maybe veg oil or baby type oil. Maybe the dry lock graphite stuff.

I thought you said vag oil when I first read it.

 

[Dunc2504]

I have used spray pledge furniture polish , works well and makes your tyres clean.

 

[StretchMaK]

pledge, I have a can of that around here some place.

 

[smokinwheel]

Stop by your local tire shop and ask them for a little bit of the lube they use for mounting car tires. A little in a jar or bottle will last a lifetime on RC tires.
I have plenty at the shop if you were closer.

 

[StretchMaK]

Finally got these mounted up, I work to much, not enough playtime.

Stopped at a local tire shop and got a dab of the mounting compound. Guy said to use a little water on my finger and spread this stuff thin. I tried this and still needed another hand to get the bead in all the way around on two of these tires. But they are mounted up and ready to roll. Will put a balance on them and see what happens when it quits snowing here.

Thanks for the tips guys