by "BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
Published 04/04/2017 at 23:54
by "BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
Published 04/04/2017 at 23:54
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I just spent the last 40 minutes attempting to re-inflate a wheelbarrow wheel. Unsuccessfully. I got the whole wheelbarrow for free, so I can’t complain there, but so far I have had no luck trying to get that stupid tire inflated. Reading online, one recommendation was to wrap zip ties around the middle of the tire, to try and squish the sidewalls out so that they make contact with rim. I didn’t want to waste zip ties that big, so I strung together a few hose clamps, which also didn’t work. Even with the air compressor, no luck - too much air is still escaping around the bead of the tire to actually start inflating it. I know supposedly it’s possible to spray something flammable inside the tire and light it up, but given the enclosed space I was working in, that didn’t seem wise.
I’m tempted to do one of two things:
1. Buy a new rim/wheel assembly, already assembled, and fudge it to fit. This might involve altering the metal brackets, or just fastening the thing on a new huge bolt.
2. Make a new wheel out of wood. It might be ghetto, but for the amount of use this thing is going to get, it’s almost tempting to go the ghetto route.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
04/05/2017 at 00:01, STARS: 1
ghetto it....... get some engine starter fluid, and spray some inside the tire, and a short trail out the side wall.. get a trusty lighter, and give it a spark (safety glasses recomended) as soon as it inflates onto the bead, be ready to hit the valve stem with some air to keep it seated.........
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
04/05/2017 at 00:02, STARS: 1
Eh, don’t be afraid to use zip-ties. After you’re finished, you can cut the strap right where it goes into the head to minimize waste. (if you’re really careful, you can pick the little spring open and save the whole thing)
But I’d be tempted to just spring for one of those sweet “flat free” airless tires from the hardware store. They’re a little pricey, but worth it.
"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
04/05/2017 at 00:03, STARS: 1
I don’t have any starter fluid, so I’m trying to think what else I have that would be flammable enough. No lighter fluid, no starter fluid... most of the stuff I have in aerosol cans is either spray paint or heavier grease...
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
04/05/2017 at 00:04, STARS: 0
Is it possible to convert it to an intertube tire, so that the bead wouldn’t need to be air tight?
"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
04/05/2017 at 00:04, STARS: 1
I should also mention the reason I got it for free is that the tire would sometimes deflate. I’m leaning toward just replacing it.
"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
04/05/2017 at 00:08, STARS: 0
Maybe? I’d have to remove the existing valve stem and find a small tube.
"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
04/05/2017 at 00:10, STARS: 0
Princess Auto (the Canadian equivalent of Harbor Freight) has new tire assemblies for ~$20 or less (but they are tubeless as well). Something like this:
https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/13-x-4-50-6-turf-tire-assembly/A-p2021806e
"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
04/05/2017 at 00:10, STARS: 0
It might not be exactly the right size, but I can probably fudge it to make it fit.
“When in doubt, get the angle grinder out.”
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
04/05/2017 at 00:11, STARS: 0
brake cleaner? wd? carb cleaner? hairspray? could always throw some fixaflat after you finally get it seated, and holding......
"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
04/05/2017 at 00:13, STARS: 0
I think I do have some brake cleaner around, or WD-40. (No carb cleaner or hair spray that I know of).
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
04/05/2017 at 00:18, STARS: 0
brake cleaner will do it. spray a nice little bit inside, just be ready for it to pop on when you light it. safety glasses would be nice. and like i said earlier leave a trail on the sidewall to light( so you dont pinch a finger when it seats ). be ready with some air to keep it on the bead........ i still believe in you...... oh and make sure that both sides of the bead (rim and tire) are clean.....
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
04/05/2017 at 00:24, STARS: 0
Tubeless ones are alright, but I was referring to the solid rubber (or maybe they’re foam?) wheels. I’ve seen them at Home Depot for around $30.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
04/05/2017 at 00:26, STARS: 0
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"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
04/05/2017 at 00:29, STARS: 1
or if you wear a belt, you can use that too......
"Agrajag" (Agrajag)
04/05/2017 at 00:54, STARS: 0
Use a ratchet strap. If that doesn’t work, putting a tube in will press it against the rim.
"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
04/05/2017 at 14:29, STARS: 0
I suspect the ratchet strap would have the same issues as the hose clamps - after tightening it down enough, the tire itself starts to ripple. I could try to track down a tube for it, but I might be able to find a whole new assembly for $14 or so.
"Agrajag" (Agrajag)
04/05/2017 at 20:52, STARS: 0
The tube is definitely the easiest route, but if you can get a complete for $14 do that! Usually don’t see them for less than $25. (in a store at least)