Having a problem putting on new tubeless tire on riding mower?

Yes there is a trick to it. If you'll notice the rim is smaller in diameter in the center than the outside of the rim.

First make sure the rim is free of rust were the tire will seal to the rim. If not, clean it with a wire brush.

Next you will line up the Bead of the tire at an angle to the center of the rim. The tire should be about 45 deg. compared to the rim. This allows the bead of the tire to fall into the smaller diameter of the rim. When it stretches across the rim it gives you plenty of room for the tire to go on.

Once you have one side on the rim repeat the same way for the other Bead, push one side down to the center of the rim and work the bead of the tire around the rim.

Now for setting the bead of the tire and inflating. If the tire is away from the rim beads you will need to put a Ratchet strap (tie down) around the center diameter of the tire and tighten, this will smash the tire in the center and bring the beads of the tire to the rim beads. Put some air in it until it holds pressure then remove strap and fill to required pressure. I do these by hand with no tools in about 5 minutes.

Take it to the tire store is the best and easiest solution. They can do it in a very few minutes. I had to DIY on one and it took all day. The tire store about 1 hour because of the wait.

Lube the bead with soapy water to help ease the tire onto the rim.

the guy who fixed mine used a strap to flow around the circumference of the tire. The strap bulged out the bead, he used soapy water on the rim and utilized the air and voila! I paid my $4 fortuitously.

=== YES ..... Mrs. B .. there is a trick ... take it to the tire store and they have the machine to do the job .... the wheel has to be removed from the mower ..........you will wind you hurting yoself....