Quote Originally Posted by smilingcat View Post
If its of any help and I don't know if it is good/bad or not. Maybe debW?? would know.

In situation like this I use bit (I mean really small amount like a film) of regular bar soap around the bead and just moisten the bead. It makes a world of difference.

If debW reads this let me know if this is a bad practice or not recommended, so so or go for it.

smilingcat.
SC, I've never used soap to install a tire onto a rim, but I have used liquid soap to help the bead to seat after the tire is installed for cases where the bead doesn't rise when the tire is inflated. I don't see any downside to your idea.

Another recommendation is the Kool Stop Tire Jack for installing stubborn tires. Lifts the bead onto the rim without pinching the tube. Kinda big (9", 3 oz) to carry with you on the bike but a great home tool.