How to inflate tires AS SEEN ON TV.

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> there was a couple of guys trekking across
> the arctic or antarctic (doesn't really matter which) in a couple of
> specialized Toyota 4runners IIRC.  Anyway, these things had huge balloon
> tires and they were running such low pressure that they often popped a
> bead.  Their preferred method of reinflating was to spray some flammable
> liquid (starting fluid) into the tire and throw a match in.  Poof!  The
> expanding gases would reseat the tire on the rim. I can't wait til I get
> a chance to try that!
> 


This is quite common for 18 wheeler and especially farm tractor tires.  Starting fluid is for sissies.  Now, when you start using ether, let me know.  ;) (Ok guys, really don't.)


Joel
'90 V8q
'86 5kcstq