Does a new tire incur any internal damage when the beads are pressed/pinched together during installation? The tread and sidewall areas are fairly stiff but they will deform/pucker a bit when the beads are pressed together. Getting the beads together into the smaller radius portion of the wheel certainly makes it easier/possible to install the top bead.
I'm referring only to using one's hands to pinch together the beads and then holding them in position with inch wide straps while installing the top bead. It would seem unlikely that one could damage the tire's internals with only his gloved hands.
I'm referring only to using one's hands to pinch together the beads and then holding them in position with inch wide straps while installing the top bead. It would seem unlikely that one could damage the tire's internals with only his gloved hands.
