TIRE L-RING INSTALLATION GUIDE

TIRE L-RING INSTALLATION GUIDE

For Off-Road / Low-PSI / Bead Retention

Professional Installation Recommended

TOOLS & MATERIALS

[INSERT PHOTO: Tools laid out]

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION

1. DEMOUNT THE TIRE

1. Deflate completely --- remove valve core.

2. Break both beads using bead breaker or machine.

[INSERT PHOTO A: Bead broken, tire loose on rim]

2. CLEAN THE RIM GROOVE

1. Remove old seal with plastic pick.

2. Spray groove with brake cleaner → wipe dry.

3. Inspect for nicks or rust.

[INSERT PHOTO B: Clean groove -- macro shot]

3. VERIFY L-RING SIZE

[INSERT PHOTO C: L-ring test-fit -- lip visible]

4. LUBRICATE

1. Silicone spray on:

• L-ring (both sides + lip)

• Rim groove

• Tire bead (inside)

2. NO PETROLEUM --- destroys      rubber.

[INSERT PHOTO D: Silicone on L-ring lip]

5. INSTALL L-RING

1. Start at valve stem → work      around.

2. Base in groove, lip facing      OUTWARD (toward tire).

3. Roll lip with thumbs --- must      stand upright.

[INSERT PHOTO E: L-ring seated, lip up]

6. MOUNT THE TIRE

1. Lay tire on rim --- bottom bead first.

2. Use plastic irons --- lip must stay under bead.

3. Top bead last --- push lip inward if needed.

[INSERT PHOTO F: Top bead going over rim -- lip visible]

7. INFLATE SLOWLY

1. Reinstall valve core.

2. 10 PSI first → check lip      is under bead.

3. Inflate to 40 PSI → beads "POP".

[INSERT PHOTO G: Bead seated, lip compressed]

8. FINAL CHECK

[INSERT PHOTO H: Soap test -- no leaks]

TROUBLESHOOTING

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Wear safety glasses

• Use tire cage >40 PSI

• Never stand over tire during seating

• L-ring is NOT a beadlock ---      avoid >100 mph

PHOTO CHECKLIST

• A -- Bead broken

• B -- Clean groove

• C -- L-ring test-fit

• D -- Silicone on lip

• E -- L-ring seated

• F -- Bead mounting

• G -- Bead seated

• H -- Soap test