I can't get my bike tire on! It's sooo tight, what can I do?

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I have a reallllly tight bike tire, it was really hard to get off using tire irons, and now I can't get it back on, is there a trick I don't know about? Please help me, I need this bike to be ready to ride for tomorrow!
 
I've used 2 old butter knifes.Push the opposite side of the tire bead into the sunken area where the spokes are attached.You could use a little liquid soap to help it slide on.Careful you don't pinch the tube.
 
Watch this video. I like to start across from the valve stem and squeeze the tire together so the beads are closer to the center of the rim. Work your way around on both sides with your knees in the tire at the starting point and pull the wheel toward you as you work the tire on. Keeping the bead of the tire away from the rim will give you more slack.

http://bicycletutor.com/fix-flat-tire/
 
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