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Post by 69bonnie on Dec 25, 2011 13:01:23 GMT -4
unfortunately,i can't get my old tire off of my 18 rear wheel.
does anyone have,or know of someone that has a tire changer?
any help is appreciated.
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Post by felkman on Dec 25, 2011 14:59:26 GMT -4
It won't come off with tire irons?
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Post by 69bonnie on Dec 25, 2011 16:49:31 GMT -4
no. its an old dunlop,and those beads can be a real pain by hand.
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Post by cb500bobber on Dec 25, 2011 19:42:55 GMT -4
I found that the easiest way is to use a manual press it works great
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Post by felkman on Dec 25, 2011 21:13:56 GMT -4
I am guessing my 6" spoons won't help much. Sorry!
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Post by 69bonnie on Dec 25, 2011 22:14:58 GMT -4
I am guessing my 6" spoons won't help much. Sorry! i appreciate the offer,but probably not. ive got spoons as well and am pretty well versed in changing tires out,but this one is a sonofagun. thanks again though. the press idea is good...but i dont have a garage and am building my bike in my livingroom.  |
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Post by williamc89 on Dec 25, 2011 22:31:01 GMT -4
try flat out or cycle outfiters there cheap on blanceing so there should be cheap on demounting, or the shop there at goodtimin
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Post by 69bonnie on Dec 25, 2011 22:47:03 GMT -4
try flat out or cycle outfiters there cheap on blanceing so there should be cheap on demounting, or the shop there at goodtimin thanks for the info. are those shops in the phone book here in Indy? |
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Post by cb500bobber on Dec 25, 2011 23:02:02 GMT -4
Yeah they should be
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Post by 69bonnie on Dec 25, 2011 23:14:43 GMT -4
right on. thanks for the info fellers. |
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Post by leadkrm on Dec 26, 2011 0:47:11 GMT -4
I usually let tires heat up in the sun before working with them. Or when it's cold or not sunny a salamander will do the trick. If all else fail use a blow dryer to heat it enough to be a bit more playable. And some soapy water will help. Cycle outfitters charges 20 a tire last time I checked with them
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Post by novafrk on Dec 27, 2011 17:15:16 GMT -4
Do you want to save the tire? If not use a hack saw to cut down to the bead (as close as you can get, then put it in a vice to squeeze the bead down, then use a die grinder to cut through the beads. I've severly damaged AL dirtbike rims trying to remove an old tire I wasn't going to re-use. Save the 20 bucks and cut it off if you aren't saving it. A dremel might work too. PM me and I'll give you directions to the house. I've been building wheels for dirtbikes for about 5 years. I can show you the old goodyear I just cut off my 71 Triumph. lol If you want to save the tire.... Best of luck to you. :-)
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Post by 550fi on Dec 28, 2011 16:48:35 GMT -4
I have seen guys put the bike up on the center stand and put the side stand down and tip the bike onto the tire bead,using the weight of the bike to break the bead.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2012 13:37:10 GMT -4
I have seen guys put the bike up on the center stand and put the side stand down and tip the bike onto the tire bead,using the weight of the bike to break the bead. sounds dangerous |
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Post by lowbeam on Jan 10, 2012 14:47:57 GMT -4
Try this lay tire /wheel on the floor lay a 2x4 on the tire just next to the rim. drive your car on to the 2x4. that should push the rubber from the rim. It helps to have a friend hold the wheel and guide you. I have also just ran over the rubber as close to the rim as I could .It works!
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