Zip ties as a tire tool?

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Zip ties as a tire tool?

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Works for removal and installation!
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Fixed the link to the video.
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I've tried that. It does work fairly well, especially with tubed tires (it helps keep the tube from getting pinched).
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Re: Zip ties as a tire tool?

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on tubeless tires You don't even need a compressor, just some brake cleaner and a lighter...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63RAFk1Ae84
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You still need the compressor.
When the hot gasses from the explosion cool, it will suck the tire right back off the rim.
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