This is a small roadside auto repair shop in Kenya.
Kyle watched for a few minutes as these folks mounted tires on rims using an explosive DIY technique. The man squatting on the ground put a little bit of gasoline around the rim, then lit it on fire. The tire then popped into place.
This method of seating a tire bead is effective and impressive to watch—but obviously potentially very dangerous.
See how it’s done in the video below:
If you’re not comfortable with pyrotechnics, you can reseat a bead at home using rope instead.
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