Here's a sure fire method that Michael Olsen used to great success far too many times on their last trip. The usual disclaimer applies. If you use this method you do so at your own risk. (Don't try this at home kiddies!)
Please note that this tyre is firmly secured to the spare wheel mount on the trailer while executing this manouvre.
If you only have to re-seat one side of the tyre, use less gas then you would if reseting both. Remember that Butane is heavier than air and will pool in the bottom bottom of the tyre.
1. Take the can of butane out of your little camp cooker. Place the nozzle from a can of WD40 (flyspray can, anything) on the very top.
2. Take the valve out of the tyre but keep it and the 'supatool' handy at all times.
3. Brush a little soapy water around the bead of the tyre and make sure that the bead and rim is clear of any dirt and twigs etc.
4. With a packet of matches ready to strick and one out to light, spray the butane inside the tyre and then stand back, light the match and throw it. KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY from the bead.
5. Tyre will expand onto the rim due to the expanding vapour ignition. The tyre will suck the displaced air back through the valve. Allow it to do this then screw in the valve, attach your compressor and get it pumping.
One other piece of advice, if it does not go pop the first time, make sure the lit match that has fallen inside the tyre is out before you reapply the butane gas.
haha....! It's an easy method and works well.
12th August 2010, 07:45 PM
Nicko11
Wow, has anyone done this before?
12th August 2010, 08:04 PM
Maxhead
A bit dangerous but very effective by the looks of it. Never done it myself but will keep it in mind.
Cheers
12th August 2010, 08:07 PM
patch697
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Originally Posted by NissPat
A bit dangerous but very effective by the looks of it. Never done it myself but will keep it in mind.
Cheers
Agreed............... it sure would beat walking though
16th November 2010, 09:29 AM
arinol
seen it done when one bloke in our group driving a 44" dodge ram 3500 almost lost the hole tire of the wheel. and after 20 minutes digging in the snow there was finally enough space to do this trick. otherwise the car would have been stuck in wasteland
16th November 2010, 09:40 AM
the ferret
Airoguard or Rid works just fine too!!
16th November 2010, 04:44 PM
tariadamar
yeah i have seen my dad do it a few times on truck tyres. it does work well but i have never really had a problem with the smaller car tires.
16th November 2010, 06:06 PM
the ferret
and if ya stuck, ya can use VEGEMITE to seal the bead, done it and works well.
16th November 2010, 10:50 PM
Finly Owner
Anything is worth storing in memory banks, even if it only comes in handy once for an emergency, just keep it safe.
Tim
26th November 2010, 12:00 PM
sweet_gq
I have done it with butane and aerostart. Don't use too much, two little one second squirts is more than enough. Biggest thing is if the tyre has been laid flat on the ground - it will jump when the butane ignites. the tyre should be balanced with a log/stump under the rim section so that it won't move when the bead reseats.
Works well - better to use too little than too much.
26th November 2010, 07:54 PM
Chris72GQ
i remember many years ago when i was a kid 8 or 9yo, going up to relatives station my grandfathers car rolled a tyre, for the life of me i cant remember what he used but i think it may have been crc. he did it while the rim was still on the car. was very impressive
28th November 2010, 11:26 AM
arinol
here is what once happened to a guy i was traveling in a group with on a glacier and some photos on how this may be used practically when in trouble.
i knew this method existed since i was a child but those guys driving the ford you may have seen earlier in some of my posts new how it was done they said the trick was not to put too much, better to but too little and try again other wise things can go disastrous as they then demonstrated by giving it a few goes.
29th November 2010, 07:42 AM
sweet_gq
cool photos, i like how they secured the highlift - haven't seen that before...
Its 8am on Monday and Ive already learnt something.
B
29th November 2010, 10:03 AM
SIMO2X
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cool photos, i like how they secured the highlift - haven't seen that before...
Its 8am on Monday and Ive already learnt something.
B
Me too mate!
29th November 2010, 01:33 PM
sweet_gq
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like this one...
29th November 2010, 01:45 PM
AB
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like this one...
Just a whisker too much gas...lol
11th December 2010, 11:55 PM
zuluwoffle
I seriously didn't even know you could do that. Bit dangerous though
13th February 2011, 07:39 PM
szaf
I have used the rope as a tourniquet never seen this before - would like to try it before going outback - has anyone done it with the tyre not restrained? - interesting Paul
12th March 2011, 06:35 PM
GU4u
Am impressed!
14th March 2011, 08:34 PM
Chappa
I've done this a few times with 35's unsecured just leaning up against something and havent had and trouble.
14th March 2011, 08:58 PM
Bigrig
Anyone from the forum who's done it got some footage of it?? I am simply not game, but is obviously a 'proven' (even if not the safest) method of being able to drop all the air from a leaking tyre to clean out the bead properly and then whack it back on ...
Iv'e used aeroguard, does the trick and a lot safer than butane IMO, but sorry, no vids.
Always in a hurry!!
15th March 2011, 08:00 AM
Bigrig
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Originally Posted by the ferret
Iv'e used aeroguard, does the trick and a lot safer than butane IMO, but sorry, no vids.
Always in a hurry!!
Do you still only need a small amount? Or being not quite as flammable, does it need a bigger dose of spray? That I'd always my concern, spraying too much and blowing the b@stard up completely ... and me with it!! LOL
15th March 2011, 10:41 AM
the ferret
About a 3 sec squirt , she goes bang alright!!
15th March 2011, 10:44 AM
Bigrig
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Originally Posted by the ferret
and if ya stuck, ya can use VEGEMITE to seal the bead, done it and works well.
For real?? That's outstanding ... love the whole "necessity breeds innovation" aspect of four wheeling!!! LOL ... makes sense I suppose - just plugs up the small leaks ... not sure it would taste so good on my sangers post use though!!! LMFAO ...
16th March 2011, 11:26 AM
Black Rock
zippo lighter fluid can do the job as well (myself always carry some around), but dont ever do that when is the wheel on the truck - just removed
before you burn down your truck
16th March 2011, 12:21 PM
the ferret
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Originally Posted by Black Rock
zippo lighter fluid can do the job as well (myself always carry some around), but dont ever do that when is the wheel on the truck - just removed
before you burn down your truck
The only problem I can see with Zippo, is that it's hard to see and if you spill it on yaself or clothes, there is a chance of getting burnt, it's also not as volatile as gas or sprays.
some have used petrol but I would not take the risk with liquid fuels myself.
16th March 2011, 08:11 PM
Black Rock
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Originally Posted by the ferret
The only problem I can see with Zippo, is that it's hard to see and if you spill it on yaself or clothes, there is a chance of getting burnt, it's also not as volatile as gas or sprays.
some have used petrol but I would not take the risk with liquid fuels myself.
Quite right, forgot to say only but only in extreme condition if nothing else available. In normal circumstances we are using traditional tools (metal rods, recovery stripes and air compressors).
Second thing what I forget to say is that is zippo fluid was used mostly in cold condition like - 10 C and more.
And of course, whatever you doing on that issue be extremely careful an do things away from the car more is possible.
:cheers: the ferret -thanks for correction
29th October 2011, 07:02 PM
Thirsty
Did this on the weekend, works really well. We used deoderant.
cheers
6th November 2011, 08:51 AM
Arwon
Seen it done, just hopping never need the need to do.
Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse the spelling.
5th March 2012, 06:25 PM
megatexture
ive done this method many times but rather then throwing a match i just use the can like a flame thower then theres no potential of gettin match sticks in your tyre also not that it will prob cause any problems and some times ill pit the valve in and it almost pumps the tyre up 1/2 way when she goes off
7th March 2012, 02:12 PM
MC97GQ
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Originally Posted by megatexture
ive done this method many times but rather then throwing a match i just use the can like a flame thower then theres no potential of gettin match sticks in your tyre also not that it will prob cause any problems and some times ill pit the valve in and it almost pumps the tyre up 1/2 way when she goes off
megatexture,
Please don't take this the wrong way and while I don't doubt the method in the madness, I WOULD NOT EVER recommend holding a spray can and putting a match to it to use it like a flamethrower, I would hate to see anyone lose a limb or life. It's not just tow balls that kill. I think it might be better to have to extract a couple of burnt matches next time you get the tyre checked.
As i said please don't take what I've written the wrong way but we need to encourage responsible behaviour in a public forum.
Mark
2nd April 2012, 09:14 PM
megatexture
Na no problem mark.
I think it’s more a case of never having matches and if u leave it to long between spraying in the tyre and igniting, it won’t go off and seat the bead.
i think most ppl would do it with the danger in the back of there mind.
6th April 2012, 10:13 AM
Chappa
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Na no problem mark.
I think it’s more a case of never having matches and if u leave it to long between spraying in the tyre and igniting, it won’t go off and seat the bead.
i think most ppl would do it with the danger in the back of there mind.
I use to same method can't remember the last time i brought match's, just pay's to be carefull
22nd May 2012, 09:44 PM
dion_83
Sure enough it's not the safest method out there but handy non the less :-). It's one of those things that is NOT the right thing to do however if your sensible and have a decent amount of common sense, and your confident you can pull it off safely, you shouldn't have any drama's I've used spray can to pop beads many times in the past and never had trouble, I'd love to say I usually tried the correct method first but I can admit when arse deep in mud, I don't mind taking the easy way.
20th August 2012, 08:19 PM
kond
Wow that is wicked
20th August 2012, 09:02 PM
Steve4wdin
Every is a school day hey. I`m impressed!!! Might try it on the wifes car tyres first just for practice.
31st August 2012, 04:30 PM
huey_gq
Thats gold.
18th October 2012, 02:06 PM
HOOPER
i have seen people carry a can of lighter gas when using low psi in the tyres