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lighter fluid

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:34 pm
by polosam
does anybody know if using the lighter fluid method of fitting tyres will damage them?
when you spray aerosol into the tyre wen it is over the rim then light it and it popps on....
seems like it could endanger the tyre 2 me..

sam

Re: lighter fluid

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:37 am
by alexperkins
It could damage the tyre wall. Id get it fitted by a garage for safety.

Re: lighter fluid

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:57 pm
by polosam
yer.... ive seen it done loads of times and always wonderd if it was safe!