How do you break the bead on a tubeless tire?

Deflate the tire fully, squeezing to remove any pressure on the bead. Assume there is tire sealant inside & keep the valve away from the downward position. Push both sides of the tire toward the center of the rim to loosen the bead from against the rim sidewall.

Can a damaged tire bead be repaired?

In all instances of tire bead repair, if the cords or the tire bead are cut or sliced, they cannot be fixed and the tire must be replaced. But if the bead is intact, even if the cords are showing, then you can repair it.

Can I cut a tire off a rim?

The tire is held to the rim by an area called the bead. The sidewall in between the bead and tread surface is relatively weak on steel belted radial tires. You can cut though it with a the drywall knife pictured. You will however need a saw blade or cutoff wheel for the bead wires.

What is a bead breaker used for?

A bead breaker is a tool used for separating tires from rims. The innermost diameter of the tire that interfaces with the rim of a wheel is called the tire bead. The bead is a thicker section of rubber, and is reinforced with braided steel cables, called the bead bundle.

What is the purpose of a bead breaker?

Bead breaker loosens beads with bead-breaking foot and ram bar, but never cuts the bead of the tire. The wedge foot is forced between the bead and rim flange. Breaker is designed for shop or road use. No other bead breaking tools are necessary.

Can you cut tires off of a rim?

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