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Silverbullet · 05-31-2005, 10:31 AM

hey guys, is there some method of sealing the bead on a stretched tire? Im running 17x9 all around wheels and im going to run 225/45 and 235/45 so they will be somewhat stretched. I used to work at Merchants Tire and auto and mounted tires most of hte time, but we never really got any performance cars that wanted thier tires streched.

anyknow have expirience on this field?

Dousan_PG · 05-31-2005, 12:21 PM

its so easy
225 is hardly even a stretch, neither is 235

a good stretch would be like a 215/40

MikeDeuce · 05-31-2005, 12:25 PM

The tire guy at Buttonwillow was using what he called a "bead sealer" to get the 185s on my corolla's 14x7s (yes, I know, hardly a stretch). It was like a 5 gallon air tank with a wide 4" open nozzle at one end with a valve. He pressurized it then set the wheel down, aimed the nozzle in at it and cranked the valve open and all the air rushed out and forced both ends to stretch out and lock instantly. I have no idea if this is common equipment at tire shops though, but it was a neat little thing.

codyace · 05-31-2005, 12:56 PM

Also known as a 'Cheetah'...

We use them to seal big truck tires as well as car tires...

MikeDeuce · 05-31-2005, 01:41 PM

Ahh thanks... there we go

"Bead seat tool" seems to be the proper/generic name... Loud as fuck those things.

vinhisbored · 05-31-2005, 05:26 PM

you lose handling when stretched though.. don't you?

Silverbullet · 05-31-2005, 08:43 PM

"lose handling" lmao, i like your choice of words.

using stretched tires, your using a smaller width tire so yes, there is less contact with the ground however it wil lfeel much more responsive due to less sideway flex.

you guys are making me feel bad... i couldn't get the 225s on LOL.

05-31-2005, 12:21 PM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	its so easy 225 is hardly even a stretch, neither is 235 a good stretch would be like a 215/40 __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

05-31-2005, 12:25 PM	#3
MikeDeuce Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ghetto Posts: 227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The tire guy at Buttonwillow was using what he called a "bead sealer" to get the 185s on my corolla's 14x7s (yes, I know, hardly a stretch). It was like a 5 gallon air tank with a wide 4" open nozzle at one end with a valve. He pressurized it then set the wheel down, aimed the nozzle in at it and cranked the valve open and all the air rushed out and forced both ends to stretch out and lock instantly. I have no idea if this is common equipment at tire shops though, but it was a neat little thing. __________________

05-31-2005, 12:56 PM	#4
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 40 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	Also known as a 'Cheetah'... We use them to seal big truck tires as well as car tires... __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

05-31-2005, 01:41 PM	#5
MikeDeuce Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ghetto Posts: 227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ahh thanks... there we go "Bead seat tool" seems to be the proper/generic name... Loud as fuck those things. __________________

05-31-2005, 05:26 PM	#6
vinhisbored Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	you lose handling when stretched though.. don't you?