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08-03-2010, 10:11 AM | #1 |
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Changing tires.
I have read many posts about the plastic bag method and it seems pretty straight foward, but let me ask a dumb question. Why not use a machine? I have a customer who is a very good mechanic and he said the tire machines should work with no problem. I heard you couldnt use a machine but was then told that the main reason shops wont change them because they are too afraid of being liable for a ruining a wheel. So if a shop is good enough and willing to use a machine why not use one?
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08-03-2010, 10:16 AM | #2 |
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Re: Changing tires.
Paint chips
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08-03-2010, 10:18 AM | #3 |
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Re: Changing tires.
so if my wheel is already a little chipped and i only need to change a tube for now until i get it painted and new tires should i save myself the hassel and use the machine?
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08-03-2010, 11:25 AM | #4 |
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Re: Changing tires.
I guess it's your choice. However, as a novice, I never changed a tire until late last year. I used the garbage bag method & it was pretty easy to put on 5 new ones. Don't know if it's that easy if tires are really old.
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08-03-2010, 11:50 AM | #5 |
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Re: Changing tires.
Since you are not concerned about the paint on your wheels, it really doesn't matter which method you choose. However, I think if you try the garbage bag method, you will realize that it takes no more effort than using a tire machine. It really is that easy.
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08-03-2010, 11:55 AM | #6 |
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08-03-2010, 01:41 PM | #7 |
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Re: Changing tires.
I too just changed a set of tires using the bag method. Actually, I decided to try the second tire without the bag and it was notibly more difficult. The bag really works well. I think another potential reason not to use a machine is that the tires were not specifically designed for it. Based on the design of the wheel and tire, it is important where the bead of the tire sits in the rim during various parts of the tire change. If you used a powerful tire changing machine and the beads are not in the recessed portion of the rim, then I think you could easily do some tire or rim damage....
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08-03-2010, 02:15 PM | #8 |
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Re: Changing tires.
I use a spindle mounted about chest high. No stinking bags for me. Honestly, you should be able to change a tire easily with no tire irons. Just break the bead on both sides before you start to demount the tire. Then do it. The old stiff tires that are rusted onto the rim require brute force. I've even cut them off with a hack saw. Bob
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08-03-2010, 02:35 PM | #9 |
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Re: Changing tires.
A new tire can be mounted without tire irons, I use a leather mallet and foot
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08-03-2010, 02:43 PM | #10 |
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Re: Changing tires.
I agree, it can be done fairly easily by hand. did quite a few this spring, demounting and mounting. I would imagine it is more difficult on the 21" however. Had a flat at French Lick and I demounted and repaired the tube then remounted with no tools.
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08-03-2010, 03:23 PM | #11 |
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Re: Changing tires.
well i guess ill give it a shot. Ill probably bring them inside so i can do it in the ac. It was 102 yesterday. Way to hot to work out side and the extreme humidity doesnt help.
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08-03-2010, 03:49 PM | #12 |
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Re: Changing tires.
About any type of trash bag will work (others have mentioned doing it without a bag). I have found that the higher quality "Hefty" bags work even better than the generic ones I buy at the local farm store.
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08-03-2010, 04:06 PM | #13 |
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Re: Changing tires.
A little laundry soap and water work excellent and makes it much easier for the tire to slide onto or off the rim. Just a little, not enough to float the tube. It evaporates to almost nothing and if mixed heavy on the soap, it won't rust the rim
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08-03-2010, 07:50 PM | #14 |
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Re: Changing tires.
I use original style GoJo hand cleaner as a lubricant. No tools are necessary and the 21inch wheels are the easiest. the Go Jo washes right off with water.
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08-03-2010, 08:17 PM | #15 |
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Re: Changing tires.
I removed and installed 5 new tires with a modern tire machine. No scratches, marks or bends. If the tire machine is adjusted properly, nothing touches the rim. All I did was make 2 big rubber washers from an old tube where the centre of the wheel is secured with the big nut, (don't use the rim grippers). It was easier than I expected. Lots of talcum powder helps to align the tube. Just my experience, Good luck, Dan R.
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