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Old 02-14-2018, 03:15 PM
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Seeing all these atvs with new wheels and tires has inspired me to waste some hard earned cash. Tell me what you guys think!! Worth it or not? (Personally I like them!!)



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Old 02-14-2018, 03:21 PM
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This is the first time I have changed my own tires. Wasn't too bad. I'll never pay another shop to do it for me again.



The new wheels



Pretty spiffy!!







 
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Old 02-14-2018, 03:35 PM
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Looks like you have the right tools for the job [makes all the difference!] the rims look great I really like the look. GOOD JOB!
 
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Old 02-14-2018, 03:40 PM
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Thanks!.... Searched the web high and low for the right ones, (good looks at a good price) then I twisted my arm and closed my eyes as I hit the confirm order tab. It was all down hill from there. LOL.
 
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Old 02-14-2018, 03:45 PM
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Here's the interesting thing...Harbor freighter tire changer-$35, tire irons $10 grand total $45.
Having the new tires installed on the stock wheels when purchased $65
 
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Looks sharp.
 
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Old 02-14-2018, 04:08 PM
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AND you will always have the tools. Make some free cash, only charge your buddies 3/4 the cost of having them done at the shop you got all the tools LOL
 
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Old 02-14-2018, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 850 trailrider
AND you will always have the tools. Make some free cash, only charge your buddies 3/4 the cost of having them done at the shop you got all the tools LOL
Haha!! Wish I could. Only person I have to ride with is my neighbor....as much as he rides his tires will last until the rapture.
 
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Old 02-14-2018, 06:27 PM
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Those are some good looking wheels. I like the tires too. A friend of mine used a bumper jack on his truck bumper to change tires. Just put the bottom of the jack on your tire and it does the same thing the tire changing tool does. That's a lot better than running them over with the truck to break them loose like I did.
 
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Old 02-14-2018, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by HawkeyeRider
Haha!! Wish I could. Only person I have to ride with is my neighbor....as much as he rides his tires will last until the rapture.
Since he's your neighbor you should only charge him half price if his tires rot off the rims.
 


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