I do the same thing Jerry.
After 30 pounds, I hit the tire with a sledge hammer. Not the rim.
And repeat at 60 and then full inflation.
The rim is is fully inspected and clean before I mount the tire.
20 foot log chain works good.

Don


1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck
"The Flag Pole"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1946 2-Ton grain truck
1946 3/4-ton pickup,
1953 1-ton pickup
1957 1-ton flatbed dually,
1954 Pontiac Straight Eight
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