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DEMOUNTING THE SECOND BEAD Now demount the second bead. There are two methods to accomplish this task. FIRST METHOD The first method is to position the tire/wheel assembly upwards, with the short side at twelve o’clock. Place smooth/flat end of two irons under the tire bead, and turn the irons to lock the lip against the flange of the wheel. Carefully lower assembly, using an up and down rocking motion, and the tire will release from the wheel. SECOND METHOD The second method for demounting the second bead is to lay the tire flat on the ground with the tire irons under the flange of the wheel and with a rocking motion, disengage the wheel from the tire. Some technicians find this method to be easier. The methods described are the most common way of mounting and demounting MICHELIN ® X One ® tires using standard tire irons. There is a variety of other hand tools and automated machines available through tire supply stores that accommodate MICHELIN ® X One tire products. ® MICHELIN X One Tire Maintenance 29 ® ®