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Message started by Gus on 06/28/16 at 15:51:58

Title: tire changing tools you use, pics & info.
Post by Gus on 06/28/16 at 15:51:58

I change my tires. I've been looking @ new tire changing tools and the field is large. Anyone out there changing their own tires with recommendations? Pics too please and links as well.

If this belongs in the tech section please move it!

Title: Re: tire changing tools you use, pics & info.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/28/16 at 16:13:01

I have found that a credit card just works a trick.

Title: Re: tire changing tools you use, pics & info.
Post by engineer on 06/28/16 at 18:12:47

I change my own. The best tool is some good hot sunshine. I place the tires out on the driveway and the sun warms them up and makes them more pliable which is a great help.

Other than that I own two tire irons, medium length and two spoons. I use talcum powder on the inner tubes and some commercial slippery stuff to help with mounting. I also have a bead holder that is handy on smaller tires. Don't have any pictures.

Title: Re: tire changing tools you use, pics & info.
Post by verslagen1 on 07/01/16 at 08:43:29

No-Mar Bar
http://https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRvqk8bnE3AJkXfAFinK-SGJNqL2qC9fVG-O_paSrO8KqBl0_Tf

Harbor Frieght tire machine with m/c add on.
http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_23490.jpg

and recently added the mojo blocks when I did a friends HD tires.
http://jamming.smugmug.com/photos/166168198-M.jpg
and if I saw this before, woulda done it this way.

Title: Re: tire changing tools you use, pics & info.
Post by LANCER on 07/01/16 at 14:33:03

Looks like I need to go get me a generic cutting board and modify that little sucker ! ;)

Title: Re: tire changing tools you use, pics & info.
Post by Gus on 07/02/16 at 10:55:45

Cutting board is a nice idea.

Up to now I've always just them fought them off and back on. And, yes, the sun & soap help a great deal. Just thought id see what others were doing that mounted their own. Always looking for better ideas.

Title: Re: tire changing tools you use, pics & info.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/02/16 at 14:06:57

Apparently a 12 gauge isn't on the recommended tools list.

A man trying to loosen a stubborn lug nut blasted the wheel with a 12-gauge shotgun, injuring himself badly in both legs, Kitsap County...