Video – How to Break the Bead on a Tyre:
Most tyres fitted to vehicles are now ‘tubeless’. The tyre has to sit on a ‘bead’ around the rim of the tyre, creating an airtight seal. To remove the tyre, or get access to the wheel rim, the tyre has to be pushed off the bead, (which can be difficult because of the airtight seal). The term often used in removing the tyre from the rim is ‘Breaking the Bead’. There are several methods that can be used, two of which are described in the video above…
The Best Way to Break a Tire Bead at Home:
More Detailed Info:
More detailed information can be found on this page: How to Break the Bead on a Tyre: (Opens in a new window / tab)
Other Wheel & Tyre Videos:
- How to Inflate a Car Tire Back on the Rim:
- How to Replace a Wheel Valve (Fitted to a ‘Schrader’ type valve stem):
- How to Replace a Wheel Valve Stem:
