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Stalk
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PostPosted: 16:08 - 01 May 2012    Post subject: Tyre bead lubricant? Reply with quote
Hello all, need to seat a bead but I have no tyre fitting goo, what are my alternatives? Didn't want to use washing up liquid as it contains salt and the rims are alloy.
Thanks in advance
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pepperami
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PostPosted: 16:18 - 01 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Put a small bit of vasealine between your thumb and finger and run it along the bead.
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PostPosted: 16:49 - 01 May 2012    Post subject: Re: Tyre bead lubricant? Reply with quote
I've used WD40 and just some normal bathroom soap (made into a bit of a lather with a little water) when travelling.
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tlartist
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PostPosted: 17:38 - 01 May 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would use some dish soap/hand soap mixed with some water. You want something that will dry up after the tire is fitted and won't allow the tire to spin.
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