Screws In Bead?

[JGRacing]

Is it a really rough track?   

[Racinjj]

Its not really an exceptionally rough track.  I didnt have any problems with the tires coming off until i got my new wheels.  I noticed when I took them off my other wheels (same brand and style) the were really, really hard to get the bead off but their was no dimpling or scuffing.  I think that they were just on their so long that they were just stuck that good.

I have a 165 RR, 155 LR spring.

I have a new plan of attack after talking to our top driver which doesnt involve screws.  I will let everyone know if it works.

[IraceLegends77]

Did you use soap to put them on? I have heard of this being a problem if you don't do it dry. I know that there is some kind of joke in that last statment.............

[JGRacing]

I noticed when mounting my tires dry by hand, that it really tore up the bead on the tire.  Is the rubber on the beads really thin on these, or is it just the way it is with radials?  I think that this one sounds pretty bad also, but could not think of a different way of wording it.     

Some of the wheel makers have raised beads on some of some lines of wheels.  Wonder if they made a change on that line of wheels.  Does Aero or Circle wheels have a raised bead wheel that would be legal? 

[Racinjj]

The wheels have a pretty good size beada hump on them.

I did put them on wet which I realize is an issue but I didnt want to tear the bead.  My new plan is going to be to clean the wheel and the tire bead surfaces with acetone and then put bead sealer on.  This is what our top guy does and he hasnt had one come off yet.  I have a feeling that my soap is a good part of the problem.

[justfreaky]

Windex works good for mounting tires.

Steve

[JGRacing]

Where do you get bead sealer?  Had not heard of that before.   

[Racinjj]

Do a google search for it and you will find it.  Its used to seal leaky beads and used at most auto dealers and tire shops.  You just paint it on like glue, its a rubbery black gel.

[justfreaky]

Here are a few. I would check with your local tire shop first.

http://www.autobarn.net/beadsealer.html
http://www.patchrubber.com/tire_repair/16118.html
http://www.gemplers.com/product/147749/REMA-Rim-Bead-Sealer

[JGRacing]

I have enough little tears in the beads from hand mounting them dry that they all have slow leaks.  I might give this a try.