Had a flat and didn't notice soon enough

[HappyOne]

I was mowing in tall grass. There were some old tree stumps and I guess I hit one and it popped the bead. I didn't notice when it happened and when pulling back to the shop, I saw it was off the bead on both sides. The bead is split radially on both sides like the picture. Does it appear to be enough to seal if I have it remounted? The tire still has a lot of tread left. If I do need to replace it, it won't be that much different from the other front.

 

[4570Man]

There's no picture. Is the bead tore up or just popped loose? Reseating beads isn't that hard assuming it's not chewed up and the rim isn't bent.

 

[HappyOne]

Whoops, now it's there. I see where I can get a replacement from Amazon for $150 if replacement is the best option.

 

[Jstpssng]

I would replace it. Even if it held air when you put it back on it will probably fail when you start to work it. Personally I would rather do a repair on my schedule, rather than when I need the tractor to accomplish something.

PS; that could be why your tire went flat in the first place.

 

[flingwing1969]

I'd give it a try, if that's the worst of it. If you can get it mounted cheep. I buy all my tires from America's Tire and they mounted 2 replacement tires on my B21 for free if I dropped them off and gave them all the time they needed.

 

[4570Man]

That looks pretty bad. I'd probably opt for replacing unless money is tight.

 

[dragoneggs]

That tire looks gone... and brittle. I would replace it and be looking at the other side for its condition as well.

 

[HappyOne]

The both beads rolled out but the wheel seems to be ok. I'll probably just order a replacement and take it in for a swap. If I put it back together and it fails under load, I'll be bummed. I'll sleep on it and see how I feel after looking at it again in the morning. Thanks!

 

[Streetcar]

Replace your tire, it is shot

 

[Thomas]

Bite the bullet and replace,for the next time might be so lucky..."I didn't notice when it happened and when pulling back to the shop,"