Bead Seaters

Tire Bead Seaters

Installing a tire on a rim seems like a simple enough task but in truth is far from that without the proper equipment. Manual methods can be difficult, frustrating experiences. A tire needs to be properly seated against the rim in order to make a good seal and hold air. Simply pumping air through the valve stem does not sufficiently seat a tire especially when it comes to tires with stiff sidewalls. That’s where the bead seater comes in. Bead seaters are essential additions to garages, tire shops and home do-it-yourselfers. These easy-to-use devices deliver a quick blast of air to help seat the tire side walls to the rim and make inflation possible. The great thing about bead seaters is that they work with a wide range of tire sizes, including cars, trucks, ATVs and tractors.

There are various capacity bead seaters available. Portable bead seaters with 5-gallon capacities up to 60 gallon models and pressure ratings from 90 to 120 PSI. Bead seater come with steel or aluminum tanks. Steel tanks offer greater durability and aluminum tanks are lighter weight and resist corrosion better. Tire bead seaters with integrated handles can offer stability and control as well as easy portability. Convenience features include built-in pressure gauges that allow tires to be inflated to the correct level. Northern Tool + Equipment is your number one source for bead seaters, with a great selection from today’s top brands, including Ironton, TSI and Ame International, plus bead seater accessories.