A flexible compression apparatus for seating the bead of a tubeless tire onto a rim and a method of using the apparatus. The flexible compression including: a circular spiral flexible band having a first terminal edge wound on an exterior surface of the flexible band and a second terminal edge wound on an inner surface of the flexible band; one or more straps in contact with the exterior surface of the flexible band and running parallel to the flexible band, said one or more straps each having a secured end and a terminal end, wherein the secured end of the one or more straps is affixed to the flexible band; and one or more tightening mechanisms for receiving the terminal end(s) of the strap(s).

A wheel supporting device for enabling the seating of bead of a tire concentrically on a wheel rim of a wheel and tire assembly when the assembly is in a vertical orientation. The device includes a main body member having a first end and a second end; a means for holding the device on a top of the tire, a means for engaging the device with an underside of the wheel rim, a means for adjusting the position of the engaging means, and a means for linking the engaging means with the adjusting means. The holding means is connected to the first end of the main body member, the engaging means is operatively connected to the second end of the main body member, and the adjusting means is operatively connected to the main body member.

A flexible compression apparatus for seating the bead of a tubeless tire onto a rim and a method of using the apparatus. The flexible compression including: a circular spiral flexible band having a first terminal edge wound on an exterior surface of the flexible band and a second terminal edge wound on an inner surface of the flexible band; one or more straps in contact with the exterior surface of the flexible band and running parallel to the flexible band, said one or more straps each having a secured end and a terminal end, wherein the secured end of the one or more straps is affixed to the flexible band; and one or more tightening mechanisms for receiving the terminal end(s) of the strap(s).