Saturday, 24 March 2012

Wheelbarrow Flat Tire!

Many of you many find that if you have not used your wheelbarrow all winter or it's been cold where you live.....the tire may be flat.


Most wheelbarrow tires are tubeless and it takes a bit of effort to get it re-inflated but it can be done by following some simple steps.


1. Once the tire is ready for inflating, clean the tire bead, (the area that will be in contact with the metal rim) and remove all dirt. In order to inflate the tire you must line up the tire bead and press it tightly against the rim. Use tire bead sealer or dish soap to assist in the bonding process.


2. Tie a rope around the center of the tire tread and start to cinch up until the bead presses up against the rim. If tire just won't seal, gently rotate and and press the tire down from the center to stick the bead to the rim using the grease or jelly. Listen to remove all leaks and try inflating again.


3. Inflate the tire using a compressor (found at a gas station), or a small compressor that plugs into your cigarette lighter. A hand pump may not have the PSI required but a foot pump should.


If you are having problems getting the tire inflated or just don't want to deal with the process, take the tire to your local tire store and have them inflated the tire for you!

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