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kversh
Posted 9/13/2018 12:14 (#6986133)
Subject: Tire mounting lube


Changing rear tires on a tractor and I forgot I need to get some tire mounting lube. What do u guys like to use or recommend? The stuff I had was thin like a soap and I used a paint brush to apply it to the bead when installing. Just curious what anyone has good luck with? Preferably something I could order off of amazon. Love that place. Lol. Tia
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jedeka
Posted 9/13/2018 12:21 (#6986142 - in reply to #6986133)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


Boone, Iowa		I get my tire lube from Your Next Tire. I comes in a one gallon container and can be diluted with water, if you choose.
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Fingers77
Posted 9/13/2018 12:37 (#6986172 - in reply to #6986133)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube



Right or wrong, we have been using chain lube with good luck for the last several years. Lubes are ok, but messy and a pain to apply. Chain lube we just spray and go.
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ccjersey
Posted 9/13/2018 12:44 (#6986183 - in reply to #6986172)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


Faunsdale, AL		I used to see the guys from the tire place use WD40 when they were out on the farm mounting tires.

I think you could grab the dish washing liquid off the kitchen sink and do just fine.
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centralindianafarmer
Posted 9/13/2018 13:17 (#6986226 - in reply to #6986183)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


I have used dawn dishwash soap .
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wht one
Posted 9/13/2018 13:09 (#6986218 - in reply to #6986133)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


E. CO, exactly half way between NE and OK		This is what we use.



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Dave9110
Posted 9/13/2018 14:07 (#6986276 - in reply to #6986218)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube



north-central Indiana west of Fulton		Always have a bucket of Murphy's soap.
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Mike Aylward
Posted 9/13/2018 15:36 (#6986375 - in reply to #6986276)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


Northeast Missouri		Same here. If you have a tubeless tire that won't seat the beads no liquid will help you. If you are careful you can reuse a good portion of Murphy's as well. I even dilute it with water at times for the lube used on the tire machine. Good stuff.


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Jonb
Posted 9/13/2018 21:26 (#6986919 - in reply to #6986218)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


central, minnesota		+1. Murphys seems to be one of the best
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Hay Hud Ohio
Posted 9/13/2018 14:31 (#6986302 - in reply to #6986133)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube



SW Ohio		Murphy's if we have any, second choice and much more likely here is Crisco or dollar store vegetable shortening, third would be any dish soap, never anything petroleum based due to conflicts with rubber. If it has tube in it, it gets the whole inside of rim painted with crisco.
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countryman
Posted 9/13/2018 14:43 (#6986312 - in reply to #6986302)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube



Germany

Hay Hud Ohio - 9/13/2018 20:31  never anything petroleum based due to conflicts with rubber.

That's what I was thinking. I have used silicone lube spray on small tires in a pinch (6 or 8" hay rake tires).

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Gstrausie
Posted 9/13/2018 15:04 (#6986345 - in reply to #6986133)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


northwest Ohio		I actually use wire pulling lube. But mainly because I do electrical work also. But it does do a good job.

https://m.lowes.com/pd/IDEAL-32-oz-Clear-Wire-Pulling-Lubricant/1017...
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Little Duck
Posted 9/13/2018 16:01 (#6986396 - in reply to #6986345)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


South East Illinois		Go-Jo hand cleaner on rubber is slicker than snot on a door knob
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kversh
Posted 9/13/2018 16:10 (#6986403 - in reply to #6986396)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


Thank you for the replies. I have an old tub of Murphy’s but I only used that for beads that wouldn’t seal not for lube to mount tires or on the tire machine. Could I dilute that down with water and get a good thin slick lube?
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wht one
Posted 9/13/2018 16:20 (#6986413 - in reply to #6986403)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


E. CO, exactly half way between NE and OK		You don't need to dilute it down to make it slick.
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kversh
Posted 9/13/2018 16:27 (#6986421 - in reply to #6986413)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


I know. But I like it better when it’s more like an oil then the gel or paste. Just personal preference
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4020panther
Posted 9/13/2018 17:02 (#6986456 - in reply to #6986421)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


Center Valley Wisconsin		Murphy's apply it with a paint brush



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Mike Aylward
Posted 9/13/2018 17:27 (#6986485 - in reply to #6986403)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


Northeast Missouri		You sure can. I dilute it with water and use it for bead lube on the tire machine. Doesn't take much.


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mb2347
Posted 9/13/2018 19:36 (#6986654 - in reply to #6986133)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


I use Generic Vaseline
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hd6gtom
Posted 9/13/2018 22:56 (#6987072 - in reply to #6986133)
Subject: RE: Tire mounting lube


I spent 22 years owning a tire shop, Bowes Big blue is my first choice, slickest we found in those years. Always have a bucket of Murphys on the service truck, NAPA tire lube would be my 3rd choice. Do not use anything with petroleum base. It can soften up the tire bead and cause it to slip on the rim.. Forget about dish soap it just isn't slick enough. Wishing you good luck.
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