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waterdog · 11-11-2019, 07:36 PM

what was the old school trick getting a tire to blow back up on the rim with starter fluid ? thanks

String lug · 11-11-2019, 07:39 PM

As a wise rabbit said be very very careful and ready to run does not hurt either.

porkrind · 11-11-2019, 07:41 PM

Spray it around the edge of the tire, then light it. That's how I've done it

Walker · 11-11-2019, 07:42 PM

Carb cleaner works good. Spray a little into the tire and light it with a long flame. Burning stick or something. Small propane torch works good. It will scare the crap out of you when it pops.

coker737 · 11-11-2019, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by porkrind

Spray it around the edge of the tire, then light it. That's how I've done it

This is how I do my Mule Tires

Pushbutton2 · 11-11-2019, 07:45 PM

I spray a trail up to be top and stand to the side.

You might have to kick it get to it to pop

As Always My Heart is filled with Love for you and Your Families. Not because I am commanded to Love my Neighbor but because I can, am able to and it brings me Joy.

Monark · 11-11-2019, 07:47 PM

I watched a kid spray hairspray in a tire & use lighter fluid to make a trail about 15' away. That tire jumped 10' in the air but it was seated.

I have pulled the valve core, tightened a ratchet strap around the tire and got them to reseat with air pressure.

Smart · 11-11-2019, 07:52 PM

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...+tire+on+a+rim

bowhuntntxn · 11-11-2019, 07:54 PM

Little known fact: 2/3 of a can of ether sprayed in and on a concrete truck tire will cause it to jump about 9 ft in the air when lit. The sound is also unique and will cause an entire batch plant to come see the end result.

And if you never want to work on concrete truck tires again, this is a sure fire way to relieve yourself from those duties.

twistedmidnite · 11-11-2019, 07:58 PM

Lol, a little goes a long ways. I ruint a 30 inch fourwheeler tire trying to bead it off this way. First 3 went good the I ran out of either, who knew carburetor cleaner is lots more explosive than either lol

Outback · 11-11-2019, 07:59 PM

I recommend that you get an air hose nozzle that you can attach to the valve stem. Before I got that and tried this method attire would blow up but I could not get air in it fast enough to keep it from coming off the bead. I got a little clip on air nozzle so I can immediately put air in it after the explosion. You can also use a big giant ratchet strap sometimes and that will work. It's a lot less stressful

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waterdog · 11-11-2019, 08:00 PM

thanks guys got it back on and air up the old ranch truck back on the road again!

GhostSkull · 11-11-2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bowhuntntxn

Little known fact: 2/3 of a can of ether sprayed in and on a concrete truck tire will cause it to jump about 9 ft in the air when lit. The sound is also unique and will cause an entire batch plant to come see the end result.

And if you never want to work on concrete truck tires again, this is a sure fire way to relieve yourself from those duties.

who you work for?

tps7742 · 11-11-2019, 08:40 PM

I have visited fellow workers at the burn units in Galveston and Herman hospital a few times. Granted entirely different scenarios but do use caution on this old way of sealing a tire. Yes I know I need to chill. Lol

cva34 · 11-11-2019, 09:33 PM

I seen it done and worked and I seen it done and did not work...It just aint worth risk... Pay someone to do it properly or get proper Equipment and do it yourself...

BTLowry · 11-11-2019, 09:46 PM

I only saw it done once when working at a rural full service station when I was in high school

Tractor tire was giving a couple of older boys a fit trying to get it to air up (tubeless I guess)
They sprayed it with started fluid and when it hit the ground one of them was on it like a monkey with the air hose to keep it from losing the seat

Decided that was not the method for me

Also had a cage for airing up 18wheeler tires with "split rings"
It was all beat to hell and bent up, passed on messing with thoise too

pilar · 11-11-2019, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cva34

I seen it done and worked and I seen it done and did not work...It just aint worth risk... Pay someone to do it properly or get proper Equipment and do it yourself...

No offense
Worked 30+ years out in the middle of nowhere seen it done some times daily , sounds like a boss man or osha guy with lots of extra time and money to waste
I never had 2-4 extra hours for driving to town and back and forget it on a Sunday or holiday
And it’s kinda hard to re seat a tire in the field after a plug job even if you happen to have a tire machine back in a barn
Yes a little dangerous but then so is filling tires up with propane out of our LPG tank

huntingfanatic · 11-11-2019, 10:31 PM

Rachet strap has usually worked for me in most cases

easeup · 11-11-2019, 11:26 PM

learn something everyday

Huggybear · 11-12-2019, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by huntingfanatic

Rachet strap has usually worked for me in most cases

The best way I know of!

deerslayer64d · 11-12-2019, 08:42 AM

https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ushIzA...=12e4qsvul8fgj

Be very careful !

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jds247 · 11-12-2019, 10:43 AM

I've done it a few times with starter fluid. It doesn't take much. You have to be quick with the air hose . The tire will lose pressure quick as it cools..

Rwc · 11-12-2019, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by huntingfanatic

Rachet strap has usually worked for me in most cases

I second and recommend this approach.

Rwc

quarterback · 11-12-2019, 10:55 AM

Another vote for the ratchet strap method. Works very well and you don't have to set anything on fire.

11-11-2019, 07:36 PM	#1
waterdog Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006	tire off the rim? what was the old school trick getting a tire to blow back up on the rim with starter fluid ? thanks

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11-11-2019, 07:39 PM	#2
String lug Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Terrell Hunt In: Kaufman county	As a wise rabbit said be very very careful and ready to run does not hurt either.

11-11-2019, 07:41 PM	#3
porkrind Six Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Newgulf, Tx Hunt In: Wherever I Can	Spray it around the edge of the tire, then light it. That's how I've done it

11-11-2019, 07:42 PM	#4
Walker Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio	Carb cleaner works good. Spray a little into the tire and light it with a long flame. Burning stick or something. Small propane torch works good. It will scare the crap out of you when it pops.

11-11-2019, 07:45 PM	#6
Pushbutton2 Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Van,TX Hunt In: Mc Culloch County since 2015 Van Zandt County since 2017	I spray a trail up to be top and stand to the side. You might have to kick it get to it to pop As Always My Heart is filled with Love for you and Your Families. Not because I am commanded to Love my Neighbor but because I can, am able to and it brings me Joy.

11-11-2019, 07:47 PM	#7
Monark Eight Point Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mont Belvieu Hunt In: Tyler County, Woodville	I watched a kid spray hairspray in a tire & use lighter fluid to make a trail about 15' away. That tire jumped 10' in the air but it was seated. I have pulled the valve core, tightened a ratchet strap around the tire and got them to reseat with air pressure.

11-11-2019, 07:52 PM	#8
Smart Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX Hunt In: Tom Green County	https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...+tire+on+a+rim

11-11-2019, 07:54 PM	#9
bowhuntntxn Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX	Little known fact: 2/3 of a can of ether sprayed in and on a concrete truck tire will cause it to jump about 9 ft in the air when lit. The sound is also unique and will cause an entire batch plant to come see the end result. And if you never want to work on concrete truck tires again, this is a sure fire way to relieve yourself from those duties.

11-11-2019, 07:58 PM	#10
twistedmidnite Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilmer, TX Hunt In: texas	Lol, a little goes a long ways. I ruint a 30 inch fourwheeler tire trying to bead it off this way. First 3 went good the I ran out of either, who knew carburetor cleaner is lots more explosive than either lol

11-11-2019, 07:59 PM	#11
Outback Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Llano primarily	I recommend that you get an air hose nozzle that you can attach to the valve stem. Before I got that and tried this method attire would blow up but I could not get air in it fast enough to keep it from coming off the bead. I got a little clip on air nozzle so I can immediately put air in it after the explosion. You can also use a big giant ratchet strap sometimes and that will work. It's a lot less stressful Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

11-11-2019, 08:00 PM	#12
waterdog Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006	thanks guys got it back on and air up the old ranch truck back on the road again!

11-11-2019, 08:40 PM	#14
tps7742 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Hunt In: East tx	I have visited fellow workers at the burn units in Galveston and Herman hospital a few times. Granted entirely different scenarios but do use caution on this old way of sealing a tire. Yes I know I need to chill. Lol

11-11-2019, 09:33 PM	#15
cva34 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: van vleck Hunt In: LOOKING	I seen it done and worked and I seen it done and did not work...It just aint worth risk... Pay someone to do it properly or get proper Equipment and do it yourself...

11-11-2019, 09:46 PM	#16
BTLowry Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lindale Hunt In: Behind the house and public in Texas; Kansas Unit 5	I only saw it done once when working at a rural full service station when I was in high school Tractor tire was giving a couple of older boys a fit trying to get it to air up (tubeless I guess) They sprayed it with started fluid and when it hit the ground one of them was on it like a monkey with the air hose to keep it from losing the seat Decided that was not the method for me Also had a cage for airing up 18wheeler tires with "split rings" It was all beat to hell and bent up, passed on messing with thoise too

11-11-2019, 10:31 PM	#18
huntingfanatic Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington.Tx Hunt In: Stonewall County	Rachet strap has usually worked for me in most cases

11-11-2019, 11:26 PM	#19
easeup Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas	learn something everyday

11-12-2019, 08:42 AM	#21
deerslayer64d Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: springbranch TX	https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ushIzA...=12e4qsvul8fgj Be very careful ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-12-2019, 10:43 AM	#22
jds247 Ten Point Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bridge city Texas Hunt In: Jasper county newton county and sabine county	I've done it a few times with starter fluid. It doesn't take much. You have to be quick with the air hose . The tire will lose pressure quick as it cools..

11-12-2019, 10:55 AM	#24
quarterback Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sunnyvale Hunt In: San Saba	Another vote for the ratchet strap method. Works very well and you don't have to set anything on fire.