Changed tire. Do I now have a problem?

[beemer100]

I changed the rear tire yesterday using my HF changer and no-mar bar. When getting the last stretch of the tire on, I noticed a couple of 1/8 to 3/16 inch "rips" or tears" on the lip edge. They did not increase in size as I applied more force to get the tire over the rim. Bridgestone 020.

Is this normal? Do I need a new tire or just stop worrying about it?

Thanks for any advice.

[jzeiler]

You are OK. The bead of the tire is very tough and small amount of shredded rubber is of no concern. That last bit is a real SOB isn't it.

[beemer100]

Thanks John. Tire changing is quite the joy. Especially after I initially checked for the tire direction and installed/balanced the tire and with one last check before installing the wheel and bam! Tire is installed Backwards.
Doh!!!

Start the process all over.

[fpmlt]

What were you using for a lubricant? My son and I just did his rear wheel using furniture polish (spray on Pledge), and it darn near fell on!

[beemer100]

What were you using for a lubricant? My son and I just did his rear wheel using furniture polish (spray on Pledge), and it darn near fell on!

I used the paste from No-Mar that they send with their bar.