Tire changers, any opinions?
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Tire changers, any opinions?
Im looking for opinions on the tire changers on ebay. there is a couple different styles and was wondering if anyone had used any of the types listed there.
Here is one
another
Expensive one
small one
The place I normally get em changed at started charging me 2 much, 2 swap 2 tires and rims it would cost me more than what these units cost except for the one. I got retard strenght so it dont really matter if I got work the tire over but was wondering if anyone knew which type is best?
Here is one
another
Expensive one
small one
The place I normally get em changed at started charging me 2 much, 2 swap 2 tires and rims it would cost me more than what these units cost except for the one. I got retard strenght so it dont really matter if I got work the tire over but was wondering if anyone knew which type is best?
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Tire changers, any opinions?
I know the best ATV tire changer out there for cheap. WalMart SuperCenters will swap tires for $3.50 if the one around you has an automotive
service department. I bought tire irons and some cheap piece of crap from Harbor Freight. The tire irons are good for spreading peanutbutter on bread, the tire changer from Harbor Freight broke assembling it. I have a tough time stomaching these shops charging $20-$25 a tire, what a rip off.
service department. I bought tire irons and some cheap piece of crap from Harbor Freight. The tire irons are good for spreading peanutbutter on bread, the tire changer from Harbor Freight broke assembling it. I have a tough time stomaching these shops charging $20-$25 a tire, what a rip off.
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Tire changers, any opinions?
DO NOT TRY THIS! I speak from experience [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Steps to change a tire by hand:
1: Remove valve stem with special tool & remove all air
2: Use bumper jack on bumper to push off bead from rim
3: Turn tire over and do step 2 again
4: Apply dishsoap to rim and tire beads (both sides)
5: Use tire tools to remove tire from rim
6Reverse steps to install tire on a rim
7)Be sure valve stem is removed from rim to be pressurized
8)The hardest part: Squirt lighter fluid or ether inside of tire, stand back, and then ignite it. The small blast forces super heated air to blow the tire up. This is very dangerous.
9)Install valve stem and air up tire to proper psi.
Steps to change a tire by hand:
1: Remove valve stem with special tool & remove all air
2: Use bumper jack on bumper to push off bead from rim
3: Turn tire over and do step 2 again
4: Apply dishsoap to rim and tire beads (both sides)
5: Use tire tools to remove tire from rim
6Reverse steps to install tire on a rim
7)Be sure valve stem is removed from rim to be pressurized
8)The hardest part: Squirt lighter fluid or ether inside of tire, stand back, and then ignite it. The small blast forces super heated air to blow the tire up. This is very dangerous.
9)Install valve stem and air up tire to proper psi.
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Tire changers, any opinions?
Most tires will only require that the valve core be removed. This will let the air flow in unrestricted. I have also seen the ether trick but the same goes for me..... this was in cold climates with large floatation tires. I saw it on PBS I think!!
If you have any questions about mounting tires let me know.... I spent about a year and a half working for Les Schwab tires up here. Lots of little tips and tricks to get them to go!!
If you have any questions about mounting tires let me know.... I spent about a year and a half working for Les Schwab tires up here. Lots of little tips and tricks to get them to go!!
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Tire changers, any opinions?
It appears that all of them are essentially just bead breakers. I'm guessing that you will still have to use some sort of tire iron to get the tire off of the rim. Use tire irons to get the tire off of the wheel... while using a good bead soap to keep things slick! Hard to tell you exactly what to do when I can't see the tool in person and see what it's supposed to do according to directions.
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Tire changers, any opinions?
Originally posted by: DeuceRooster
DO NOT TRY THIS! I speak from experience [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
8)The hardest part: Squirt lighter fluid or ether inside of tire, stand back, and then ignite it. The small blast forces super heated air to blow the tire up. This is very dangerous...
DO NOT TRY THIS! I speak from experience [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
8)The hardest part: Squirt lighter fluid or ether inside of tire, stand back, and then ignite it. The small blast forces super heated air to blow the tire up. This is very dangerous...