Thread: Problem with tire bead popping off
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Old 05-02-12 | 03:29 PM
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Its all about technique, at least in my experience.

First, are you using a floor pump, or an air compressor. An air compressor will tend to fill the tube too fast, easy to get the bead off center.

Secondly, inflate the tire slowly, and rotate it a full 360 degrees, on both sides, making sure bead spacing is centered. If it is not centered, deflate it and try again.

I used to pop tires on hookless rims, until I stopped using my compressor and started inspecting the bead area while filling.

I now use my compressor, but I have a bicycle inflation adapter that fills more slowly. It has a nice trigger mechanism so I can ease the air in. Such an adapter is on the spendy side. Fortunately, I picked mine up used from a shop that was closing.

FWIW: I used to run Michelin Elan tires on my Peugeot back in the 1975, hookless Araya rims, to about 110psi.

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