07-26-2019, 08:21 PM | #1 |
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Tire irons
I have a pair of '29-'31 Model A tire irons I was trying to use to change a tire on a '35 Ford 16" rim today, and either I'm a wimpy-man or something.... I 'rastled with that bad boy for 45 minutes and couldn't get the tire over the rim edge to start taking it off.
I caved in and took it to a local farm repair shop they told me 'no problem' we'll get it and call you, we're pretty backed up today may be Monday before we do it. What am I missing here? The tire IS old and kinda tough but still fairly pliable. Do you guys just use the commercial type irons that are about 3-4 feet long? Must be I'm losing my strength as I get older geez |
07-26-2019, 08:27 PM | #2 |
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Just be sure they know that you need to be gentle with wire wheels, if not you may end up with bent wheels.
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07-26-2019, 08:45 PM | #3 |
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If you were stuck on some rural dirt road in the '40s you wouldn't have a problem, it's called willpower.
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07-26-2019, 09:24 PM | #4 |
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Did you use a little dish soap- water with spray bottle? No problem!
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I'm sure you know but just in case,,,, make sure the bead is down into the middle part of the rim so it gives you more slack in the bead as you try to pry it over the rim.
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07-27-2019, 08:26 AM | #7 |
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>>The tire IS old and kinda tough but still fairly pliable.
Yep, pay whatever is necessary to get it off. >>Must be I'm losing my strength as I get older geez Try the Bear Grylls workout book. |
07-27-2019, 10:20 AM | #8 |
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Coupla old spring leaves work pretty good.
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07-27-2019, 01:27 PM | #9 |
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Thanks for the replies... next time I'll use a longer pry bar the Model A ones I have don't give you enough leverage.
Farm tire shop guy was pretty knowledgable and was careful. He only charged 10 bucks to actually swap them out and the usual 2 bucks for the EPA disposal fee. It wasn't worth me fighting with it for that |
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