I used soap and water mix on the bead. I took the value stem out banged on the ground beat it with a rubber hamer. the tire seated all except about 18 ins. section on bouth sides. I mean after putting 50 lbs. air presseur in the tire and then letting the air out I could just slip tire iron right in. I just knew I had pinched the tube, no flat the next morning. I rode it to work yesterday with no problems. I like the silicone, I will use that next time. Rudy
