I'm trying to put a new T63 (130/80-18) on the rear, but the bead on one side just doesn't want to seat properly. Are there any tricks to it? Last time I did it, it just popped into place, as I recall. But that was a 120/80-18, and I had a air compressor that would fill the tire in a few seconds. I only have a ahnd pump available right now.
I've tried a few things so far:
1. Lube the area that doesn't seat with window cleaner, and even the whole way around.
2. Put more air into it than recommended (up to 3 bar, 1,25 more than recommended)
3. Carefully driving around, in hope the bumps in the road would make it pop into place.
4. Bouncing and whacking the tire.
Driving around on it actually worked to some extend, but it still wasn't perfect. I've taken the wheel back off, and I've tried whacking the tire, but that doesn't seem to work either. I'm getting sick of this. Do you guys have any tips and tricks I could try out?