1935 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

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WHEELS, RIMS AND TIRES
Fig. 16 (Left). Installing the first tire
bead over the rim flange
Coat both beads of the tire with vegetable
oil soft soap before reinstalling the
tire. Inflate the tube until barely rounded
out and insert in the tire with the stem at
the tire balancing mark. Place the tire
on ffie rim, guiding the valve through the
hole, and apply the rim nut loosely. Push
the bottom bead down into the well at
the valve and force the remaining portion
of the bead over the rim flange, using
a tire tool if necessary.
Fig. 17 (Right). Installing the second
tire bead over the rim flange
Force the top bead over the rim flange
and into the well at the point opposite
the valve. Kneeling on this side of the
tire to hold it in the well, pry short lengths
of the remaining portion of the bead,
working around the rim until the entire
bead is in place. Always keep as much
of the top bead in the well as possible
while prying the remainder of the bead.
Fig. 18 (Left). Testing tube for
pinching
Remove the rim nut and push the valve
stem back into the casing as far as possible
without letting go of the stem to
make certain that the tube is not pinched
under the bead; then reapply the rim nut.
With the wheel flat on the floor, inflate
the tire slowly, making sure that both
sides of the tire are centered on the rim.
Plate 66. Installing Tire on Drop Center Rim