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Just hang in there, you're on the right track... you've already survived your adolescence. Years into the future you'll look back and shiver at the things you put yourself through. All of this simply shows us what works and what doesn't-- we just have to be smart enough to tell the difference...

Good luck. My heart goes out to you. Another tool I've seen that's real handy is what looks like a sledge hammer but with one side drawn out into a blunt ended duck's bill. Commercial truck tire guys use 'em to break loose the beads when they hit right at the edge of the bead closest to the...

Most definately, yes! In this case, air is not your friend. Even with both rings off, something is still holding everything from coming loose. Were you to try it, the most likely scenario is going to be this; Once you air up the tire with the lock ring and bead ring off you'll find out this...

SuperJoe, Sorry, no pictures. The tool I made looks like a big, oversized spatula like you'd use to spread icing on a cake. If 1/16" is too thin then go to 1/8". With the corners and end edge rounded you won't hurt the liner. Barneyszoo is right, sure sounds like the rim is still stuck to the...

Once both sides of the bead are broken loose from the rim and the valve stem is pulled clear of the hole; you're left to fight the liner being laminated to the rim (I think they coat them at the factory with something that makes the liners glue themselves to the wheel). Try setting the tire...