New Tires not seating correctly?

[1_v8_merc]

I'm getting mixed reviews guys.....are motorcycle tires supposed to Always "pop" when seating/inflating them?

My tires didn't pop....I don't know if maybe I seated the beads very slowly or something....(didn't load the air compressor with that much air)

But I took it up to 30psi....no pop!


Did I do something wrong?


I threw the tire hard against the ground and it bounced really good and hard.
It's not leaking.......

Should I re-try it?

 

[sharpy]

30psi isnt mush. as long as u see the line most tyres have that run around near the bead so you can see if tyre is sitting square its done

 

[Steve]

NOBODY that has anything to do with safety in relation to tire mounting is going to suggest exceeding the maximum pressure on the sidewall, but I have had to go to 50 psi or so at times. Your best bet is to deflate them, re-break the bead, if necessary, re-lube them, then inflate them again. Don't be afraid to go to the maximum pressure that is on the sidewall.

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[1_v8_merc]

Alright, re-tried it, got it on a little better.
On one side of the tire, the rim isn't lining up with the marker...just a tad off.

I'm going to soap it a little and re-try, yet again!
(or either that, just ride it down the road, hopefully it works it way straight, lol.)

 

[1_v8_merc]

NM, I got it!

Just forgot to soap 'em good enough! Doh!

They fit perfectly even now, still no pop....but they fit.

Can't wait to test these Avons out!