Tire installation Headaches (1 Viewer)

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I posted this in the tire and wheel section of Mud but also wanted to see if anyone here in the 200 section can assist.
Cliff notes: trying to install Yokohama tires on method bead grip wheels. The bead grip design has a higher lip and getting Yokohama tires, which have a tighter tolerance then other manufactures per Method Race wheels, to seat can be a challenge if not impossible.

Any special tips or tricks to get the bead to seat ? The Tire shop has been struggling with the install and is about to give up.

Method Bead Grip wheels- Tire Installation headaches

Hoping the minds of mud can provide some insight, install tips and assistance. I am having Yokohama G003’s installed on method bead grip wheels but due to the raised lip of the bead grip design the tire installer is having nothing but issues trying to install and get the bead to seat. I...

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[TLC2013]

Update.
Discount Tire put their more experienced tech on it and was able to get the bead seated and tires mounted and balanced. Took copious amounts of lube and over 80 PSI to get the bead to seat. Looks like the method bead grip actually does its job. Picking up the new tires this afternoon.