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First you shouldn't go over about 40psi or so to seat the bead. Did you use any kind of lube so it would slide on the rim? Also with a tube type tire you should inflate and deflalte a few times to allow the tube to settle into position. This will also help the bead to seat. Also a trick is to put some air in the tube before you put the 2nd bead on, this prevents pinching the tube. There is also a small circle on new tires , line that up with the valve stem and you probably won't have to balance it.