Thanks for the posts about the bead jack tool.
The second tire was also a *****. I had to fight the first bead into place. And repeat the same process as I did on the first.
Although this time was much faster. 20 minutes.
I mean I never had to fight tires on like this. A bit of a struggle occasionally, but not this much.
I guess having to change tires only on scores is a good thing.