Getting a Trailer tyre inflated from flat

[Spare tyre]

Got a trailer tyre from an erde 102 type halfords trailer, it's totally flat and the tyre is flapping about on the rim

How do I get it inflated, there's no inner tube and I assume I need to get the air in quicky which I can't do with my foot pump


Would compressing it with a ratchet help

Would spraying something flammable inside do it? Saw some Norwegians doing that when I worked there

The tyre was ok before some oik let it down being silly

Any suggestions welcome as I'm a numpty

And yes this is a spare tyre

[Davie]

20p at Tesco in the air machine?

Note: Other stores are available.

[Conian]

do the Norwegian way
and video it
and post it here

[TooMany2cvs]

Spare tyre said:

Got a trailer tyre from an erde 102 type halfords trailer, it's totally flat and the tyre is flapping about on the rim

The bead has "broken"? It's really come loose from contact, and the inside and outside are meeting?

A ratchet strap or even some rope around the circumference might help - then take it to the petrol station's inflator if you don't have a compressor. Even a 12v ciggy-socket-buzzer might work, but I doubt it.

If the bead is OK, then a foot pump will work - but if you've got a bicycle "track pump" (standy-uppy-type), they're actually better than a ciggy-socket inflator. Anything that goes in bursts is going to struggle if the bead isn't sealing, though.

[Spare tyre]

Davie said:

20p at Tesco in the air machine?

Note: Other stores are available.

There's no inner tube don't think that'd work

[red_slr]

Ratchet strap. If its leaking from one specific spot then carry on blowing the air in but gently tap the tyre on the floor by dropping the wheel on that leaking spot - should catch a seal that way within 2 / 3 bounces. If its leaking from lots of places ensure you have put some tyre soap on.

Last resort is trying lots of grease / flames etc...

[BOBTEE]

You need a massive hit of air, really quickly! Lighter fluid or take it to a decent tyre place

[P I Staker]

Using something flammable is fun and effective. Do it that way.

[red_slr]

PS you really do need a decent air line.. Tesco / 12v etc wont put anywhere near enough in unless you get a really good seal first. Worth a go like - but if it does not work its prob due to not enough air.

[itcaptainslow]

Take it to a tyre fitter with a bead blaster.

[Davie]

Spare tyre said:

Davie said:

20p at Tesco in the air machine?

Note: Other stores are available.

There's no inner tube don't think that'd work

Errrr, car tyres don't have inner tubes... its the same idea but on a smaller scale.

The force of the air going in under high pressure should in theory be enough to force the side walls out to the point they will seal and thus the pressure will build and pop the beads home.

The issue is, if the tyre wont seal initially... then the air will rush out no matter what you do. So yes, in that case you'll need to try and manually force the sidewalls to contact the wheel and create a seal. A ratchet strap around it's citcumference should help.

[McWigglebum4th]

Paint brush and fairy soap


Paint it around the beads and hope

[Fanelli]

Have you tried that expanding foam stuff that builders use? Worked a treat for me.

[Athlon]

Take the valve core out before trying, then blow it up whilst bouncing gently should do it. A foot pump will not work but a garage inflator will.

[hman]

I have had this very problem myself - and the icelandic way of flammable spray + lighter does work But you need to be running a compressor/ pumping a footpump on the valve at the same time or very soon afterwards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZhszvMjvjg

If you dont then once the initial sealing happens the air in the tyre cools, the tyre gets sucked back in and un- beads again.

Edited by hman on Saturday 3rd January 18:32

[Ozzie Osmond]

1. Remove valve
2. Soapy water on the rim
3. Go to petrol station for decent air supply
4. With air blowing in, bump the tyre on the ground to see if it will seat correctly
5. Job done

If this doesn't work then either,
A. Stick a tube in it, if all you do with the trailer is run a short distance to the local tip.
Or
B. Take it to a proper tyre fitter.

[Kiltie]

OP - see here.

I tried everything and then bought a new wheel.

From this experience, I think I'd be taking my trailer wheel to a tyre place and asking for help.

[Andyjc86]

OP, just take it to any garage that's open today. They'll sort it for without fuss.

[GC8]

You need an air blaster.

[GC8]

http://hofmann-megaplan-blog.co.uk/tag/megablast/

http://www.tyre-equipment.co.uk/acatalog/Tyre_Bead...