how to switch a tire ??

[400exwheelieboy]

guys i need help taking a tire off the rim. i alrady took the valve out and i cant seem to get it off the rim.

[250rmike]

you need a bead breaker and some tire irons at the very least or a tire machine . i would take it to you local dealer ship or if you know someone who works at a car shop they should be able to help you out

[gncc025]

yep, best thing you can do is invest in a bead breaker. i dont know what i would do without mine!

http://www.jcwhitney.com/wcsstore/jcwhitney/images/imagecache/I1448.gif

[kraemer]

get a 2x6 thats 14" long, set the end on the bead with the tire laying down now drive a light truck or car up onto the ramp. its very easy if you have a buddy, and i wouldn't reccomend it with out someone to watch....on rear tires you'll need something more rigid than a 2x6 because of the increased height...

you could always go befriend a fat guy

[motoboy66]

Originally posted by gncc025
yep, best thing you can do is invest in a bead breaker. i dont know what i would do without mine!

http://www.jcwhitney.com/wcsstore/jcwhitney/images/imagecache/I1448.gif



Where did you get that breaker at? I saw them befor and was going to try and make one, but it may be better to just buy one.

[gncc025]

$70 JC Whitney. ive thought about trying to make one myself. their not too terribly complicated.

[dariusld]

I have the one from Harbor Freight, on sale for $30 shipped. I break the bead with everything with that. My truck tires I couldn't do though. Iv'e tried kraemer's method and didn't work to well for me. You have to be real carefull or you will hurt yourself.

[dariusld]

Heres mine. They have gncc025 bead breaker also. I always wait for items to go on sale.

[motoboy66]

Originally posted by gncc025
$70 JC Whitney. ive thought about trying to make one myself. their not too terribly complicated.


thanks! its on its way already. I would have spent more time making one so it is just easier to buy.