If they dont use tubes, which could obviously be used for inflating off the rim, I have used wooden blocks to expand the tires to the right width to get them to set (with the use of some heat). Its time intensive, but works.

So as some of you have seen, I had a rather large haul of good white oak to split for firewood.  Finished it up a week or so ago and have been changing oil and going through the log splitter for my friend, the owner.  The tires were original and held air for a while but really needed to be replaced.  Because these are highway tires (I always transport it on my trailer because I cannot see it if towed) they are not of the wheelbarrow type.  My local searches always had the tire sold with a wheel rather than just the tire itself so I ordered the tires. 

What you see is how they arrived, flat as a pancake.   
I knew this would be some work mounting and seating.  First I used my wife's heated couch throw to warm them up with little or no change in their pliability.  Fortunately I have a motorcycle tire changer (No-Mar brand) that I could use to dismount the old and mount the new with the added use of MC tire levers.  The real fun was getting them to seat.  Without multiple straps and a good shop compressor it would have been impossible.  Much cursing and restrapping was required but he now has good tires and repacked bearings.

Soooo  if you have thought about doing this make sure you have the necessary tools.

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Keep up the good work. I, for one, definitely like to hear about it.

Thank You,
Lou

has begun.  opened up some ground with the heavy harrow this morning. spread some fertilizer on it, worked it again and seeded about half of it. tough going but hope i can find some more dry ground to go on tomorrow.