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Gday guys
Im about to change the rims on the maverick and ive managed to get a set of 4 rims with some worn out silverstone tyres. I plan on keeping the mtz's I have so ill have to get them off the current rims and the silverstones off the new rims. Sounds like most tyre shops want to charge a heap to strip and fit all 4. Have you guys got any good tips stripping tyres off rims? Otherwise ill have to pay double to strip both sets of rims ect
Cheers
This might help ?
http://youtu.be/ZmDjo03ra34
Break the bead with a bead breaker or bottle jack under the tow bar etc. You will need 2 X tyre levers and a few beers for the sweat that no doubt will ensue from doing 4 tyres.
Use a ratchet strap around the rim when putting them back on and use lots of dish washing detergent to put them back on and your tyre levers again. Go grab the detergent from under the kitchen sink so when your Ms does the dishes next time she won't have any :-(
Edit: Ok just watched the video same same as what I said but use the ratchet strap on the tread when putting it back on
What area are you in ??? It shouldn't cost more than 10 - 15$ to fit and balance a tyre ( usually about $10 if you have to remove and old tyre and fit a new one)Quote:
Originally Posted by scubasteve
The above posts should be fine if your going to attempt it at home. Remember to deflate the tyre and leave the valve out first and also leave the valve out when re seating the tyre coz it helps by letting the air go in faster
Im in redlands in se brisbane. One mobtold me 30 a corner and another mob rekoned 50 a corner. Just seems a bit steep for like 2 mins workQuote:
Originally Posted by Alitis007
30 a corner is the normal
Try Grahams at capalaba , I got two tyres removed from rims and two second handies put on my dump trailer for about $60 including the tyres , and a balance
Express tyres at the BP servo tingalpa have always been good to me. $100 for 4 strip and fits and balance and a wheel alignment.
I do em at my dads place with 3 - 4 pry bars, he also made this home made style press to get em started. Much easier with two people but you want to hold tension with one or two bars and work the lip on bit by bit. Its you against the tyre and it can be a c!nt of a job haha be wary of the bars. My mate ronnie wasnt careful and when the bar let go he copped it to cheek bone, sure it didnt feel good.. another tip is use a rubber mallet and also a brush, put soapy water around the rim before and after. Any bubbles will show parts that havent seated correctly, hit with mallet till the bubbles are gone.
if your gonna diy with levers do your self a favour and get a 3rd lever makes life so much easier
Im probably going to do it at my old mans I know he has two levers. Ill try track down a third one so its super easy. Ive gotta get some 35 inch silverstone muddies ( pretty much tractor tyres) off the rims so hopefully it wont be too hard. Im told these muddies were offroad only and dont have any steel in them so that should make it easier I guess hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by billyj
Well I dont wanna get ahead of myself here but I rekon I got pretty gun at pullin tyres off in the yard haha managed to do all 8 that I had to do today within a couple of hours and now the right tyres are on the right rima for what I want. Might just set up a tire business strippin tyres with the high lift and some levers haha
After watching the Video, I might have a crack at it myself next time I get new tires.
Getting them off is the easy part! It's getting one back on you work up a sweat lol
You can also use that El-Cheapo tyre shine that's in a blue can and costs about 3 Bucks. Really good in hot dry weather as it doesnt dry out. Its basically silicone so it stays slippery.
Old thread but years ago a guy in Cooktown repaired some flat tyres
for us using only a rubber mallet and a few levers and bare foot to boot