3 years ago

Sloth Overland Five-minute Flash Film
Rebeading a Tire Using Gravity

This video shows how to rebead a tire on the trail using the materials at hand. It is based on another YouTube video which showed me how to do this. It works by using the soapy liquid to seal and lubricate the bead while gravity pulls the tire down towards the bead.

01/30/2022: Update: This is the video I mentioned that I couldn't find: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgCGqBhb8lo

Note: This was performed at 60F in the sun. When the tire lost the bead, it was sub-freezing, and it is my belief the tire would have been much less malleable and this technique probably would not work.

Note: Remove the valve core for improved air flow. The video I watched but could find in my history said to do that as well as Richard Parks (A10 Warthog).

WARNING: Keep your fingers away from the bead while inflating - when the air pops the tire into place, it does so quickly and with no warning. Serious injury to your fingers may result.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided here is for educational/entertainment purposes only. No assumption of liability, either express or implied, is assumed. Items shown in this video can injure you. Use at your own risk. Seek competent, professional advice.

WAG Bags:
Get the ones with the gel, otherwise you have a bag of piss and that's messy.

The Original (expensive)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/2683-03-Double-Doodie-Toilet-Waste-Bags-6-Pack-Sealable-leak-proof-outer-bag-By-Reliance-Products/299953545?athbdg=L1700

Just as good and 1/3 the price
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Portable-Toilet-Waste-Bags-with-Bio-Gel-6-Pack/14550463?athbdg=L1600

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