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OK! split rim problems. Have any of you had problems with the older tires actually shrinking to the point that the rim lacks a quarter of an inch spreading out enough to meet end to end. Even using a spreader and stretching with all my might it won't go back to gather. Is Coker the only Co. making 34 x 4 1/2 tires?
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You might try soapy water to assist in the assembly. If you don't like the water then use baby powder.  
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This may not be the best way of tackling the problem but it work recently when I replaced tires on some '28 rims. I placed a chain through one side of the tire/rim and hooked it to a large tree trunk. I used a come-a-long on the other side of the tire/rim and attached it to my tow hitch of my daily driver truck. I slowly tighten the cable and the rim moved enough to close the gap
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I have heard of a technique that will stretch the bead and make it easier to slip over the rim. You may want to try this. Locate yourself a "doughnut" or temporary style spare tire from an auto. Find one the correct inside diameter of your tire. Place the tire to be mounted in the sunlight for warming. Deflate the temp. spare and place it inside the tire to be mounted and inflate the temp. spare. Let it sit awhile.
Good Luck!
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I had the same problem with a 4.5 x 19 Firestone tire (a real Firestone, not a Coker). I removed all the tires fo paint the rims and did not get back to reinstall them for about two years. Three went on with no trouble but one appeared to have shrunk and the rim would not fully expand just the way you described. I ended up breaking the rim spreader. I gave up and bought another spreader and a new tire. The new tire fit perfectly and ended my frustration.
Good luck with your tire problem.
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I had the same problem mounting new tires. I solved it by warming them up. This expands the wire in the bead. I just hung them above my heater for awhile.
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These are good ideas I have not tried to heat the tire. I think I will cut two 2x6's about 16 inches long with the proper curve to fit the rim then put a hydraulic jack between them and spread it till something gives. What do you think?
thutch
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