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    Looks like you mounted it with a jack? I have never mounted a car tire myself, so I don't think I understand how you set the bead on the rim that way.

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    The next tool - set of 2 - you'll buy...

    They won't be used often, but when the do, they're the right tool for the job.
    www.HarborFreight.com/24-in-general-purpose-tire-iron-61603.html

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    the jack breaks the old bead to get the old spare off the rim. This is how I mounted the other one:


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    Balance is the only issue with doing them at home.
    You can use balast there are a few write ups out there.

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    Just like my tubeless mountain bike tire installs, just more painful.

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