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Default How do I inflate a tubeless wheelbarrow tire that fails to seal

On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:42:41 -0400, Irving Drinkwine
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I have a wheelbarrow that has a tubeless tire. The tire went flat at
some point and sat that way for a while. Now the tire is out of shape
and I cannot get it to hold air.
Any suggestions on how to fix this short of buying a new tire/wb?
Put a tube in it show how perhaps?

Thanks
ID



Tie a rope around the tire and tighten with a tourniquet. Quickly
fill the tire with air and it will self-seal.