Changing tires (DIY)
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So, do you or anyone else have any recommendations on whose tire irons to use? I see a lot of them on Amazon, but I'm not sure which ones to choose.
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Irons
https://www.harborfreight.com/24-in-...ron-61603.html
Spoons
rim protectors
Last edited by mjagg; Apr 15, 2019 at 05:52 PM.
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The No-Mar tire spoons that came with my machine are really good. Unfortunately, they also seem to be expensive. I've sometimes found it easier to use the spoons to install a rear (180/65B16) HD tire on a rim.
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I change my own tires also, I use Pex Water line as rim protectors. I use a 6 long piece with a slit cut in it length wise wide enough to get over the edge of the rim.
Just another inexpensive tool fwiw.
Just another inexpensive tool fwiw.
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The pex is a great idea. I'm going to keep an eye on the construction sites near me.
I use the Moton Pro 15" curved irons. I had them nylon dipped, but after a few uses, that started to come off. I don't think it was a hard enough nylon. But, they do the job.
I use the Moton Pro 15" curved irons. I had them nylon dipped, but after a few uses, that started to come off. I don't think it was a hard enough nylon. But, they do the job.
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Seating the bead
What do you guys use to seat the bead? I had a trip to hell and back and still couldn't do it. My local Mavis did it for free and they had a hard time with the front tire.
I am going to keep doing this as needed but need to figure a way to seat the tires. I tried everything under the sun with no luck.
I am going to keep doing this as needed but need to figure a way to seat the tires. I tried everything under the sun with no luck.
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Used a two inch rachet strap last tire. Before that nothing instantly took air. Had one I had to take in once and like you he said it was hard one for him even though don't think it took him 10 minutes.