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Jul 4, 2011 | 12:43 AM

#21

wideglidebob

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Some things i just feel more comfy with someone doing it for a long time

Jul 4, 2011 | 12:01 PM

#22

piasspj

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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74

Quote:

Originally Posted by wideglidebob

Some things i just feel more comfy with someone doing it for a long time

So how long has that kid been doing tires?

Jul 4, 2011 | 01:29 PM

#23

Plow64

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From: Northern VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldMike

I take the wheels off myself but let a pro mount and balance. The balance is most important to me.

Same here. It's worth the $25 to get a tire mounted and balanced by a pro. Not something I'd want to tackle solo without some training on how to do it right.

Jul 4, 2011 | 04:04 PM

#24

NorCalFBLO

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From: Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by never say never

im surprised that you know how to read at all,were talking tire changes looser change one or just shut up already!

so much for being a friendly forum, although he does have a point----little run on sentence....but then again we're not as smart as he is, just ask him!

Jul 4, 2011 | 04:35 PM

#25

Sharknose

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From: Midwest

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Originally Posted by NorCalFBLO

but then again we're not as smart as he is, just ask him!

Well, you did just reply to a month old thread.

Jul 4, 2011 | 05:36 PM

#26

midnight2005

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From: Fairmont, Wv

I just changed my front tire after getting a quote from my local indy of $180.00 for tire and mount and balance. I used a C-clamp to break the bead. I strongly suggest using some rip protectors. (you can buy them on ebay for under $5) I also suggest a wire brush to clean the center of the rim where the spokes are located inside the rim, then slap some grease in there to keep them from rusting more.(spoked rims) Lastly, I did not balance the front, I lined up the dot with the valve and no vibration! good luck