NANCO tires

[GDN]

I've just received my Nanco tires for my original ATV wheels, i couldn't succeed to inflate them as they seem to have been stored for a long time and the rubber is completely deformed. So the at automotive workshop the guy couldn't inflate them.
it's 21X12X8 tires. Is anyone had the same problem and succeed would like to have his method

Thanks from France

[896tr]

I have had good luck setting the bead on tires using starting fluid and a match. Spray some starting fluid into the tire and throw a lit match at it.(it will make a loud pop) Starting fluid is a must have in the tool kit of all of the sand rails of the guys that I go to the sand dunes with.

[Marshawk]

Seen the same thing on you tube a guy setting the tire with starter fluid,I cannot remember were it was but try a search on you tube to see how they do it.

[GDN]

First will prefer the ratchet straps system, i've seen movies on youtube with starter fluid it's quiet dangerous if too much gas don't want to have Matco MFG engraved on the face

[Esser]

The ratchet strap works great. I've used it on Skid steers, pick ups, and 4 wheelers.

Couple things, don't put too much air in until you get the strap off. Just enough to set the bead. And when you do go to take the strap of, be careful. I have a nice scar from doing this when the ratchet sprocket unwound very fast and it caught my palm. You live you learn.

[ackselle]

The starter fluid(ether) method works great. Our tire shop uses it regularly on agricultural tires to set the bead when the rim is wide enough to make setting a bead difficult.

Here's the link on youtube from one of our fine members

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ndpuhDqMg

[Fooey]

Using starter fluid is completely safe if you have your mother in law throw the match! ;>)

[Av8r3400]

The video is worth watching to see Dave without his shirt on.






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[kitfox2009]

Hi All
I believe the ether method got it`s "start" in our North Country! When mounting tires in the Yukon at -40F to -60F this method was quite common practice. Also just about every vehicle had a few cans of ether available.
Happy now to have these experiences as distant memories!
Cheers
Don

[Dave F]

Strap works great on many tiress, but NOT these tire/wheel combo.

video shows it best. let see some more Kitfox videos guys with some kick ass content