Booger1

Here's what I do:

Mount first bead.Blow up tube so it just barely stays round.Insert tube.Mount second bead starting at the stem.When you get close to fully mounting second bead,check and make sure first bead is in the MIDDLE of the rim and push the stem up into the tire,so you don't pinch the tube.Release all of the air in the tube and mount second bead.Use soapy water if need be for the last bit.

If you need to use spoons,take small bites,1/2 inch long,install spoon and pinch the tire at the spoon so you don't pinch the tube.Couple of bites and you should be able to fold the rest over with your hands.

Put a couple pounds in it,check your alignment marks to make sure the tires mounted square,a high mark could mean the tube is under the tire bead,fudge around with it if need be,fill with air.

Most tires have a line around the sidewall so you can check to see if it is mounted square.The line should be equal distant from the rim all the way around.