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Front tires hard to change?

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reddogge

09-10-2007 10:39:18

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Are the front tires on a 9N hard to change? Any special equipment needed? Thanks.

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Dave (Tx)

09-10-2007 18:55:59

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Re: Front tires hard to change? in reply to reddogge, 09-10-2007 10:39:18

I find it a lot easier to pay the $6.00 they charge me at the local tractor supply store. Drop it off, go get a burger, come back 30 minutes later with tire fixed and wheel washed.

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Dave H

09-10-2007 17:28:18

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Re: Front tires hard to change? in reply to reddogge, 09-10-2007 10:39:18

I use the two spoons like sound guy and Eagle one tire shine from wally world for lube. Be careful, the tires may jump on the rim and you will fall on top of it.

Breaking the bead on old tires takes a good 2X8 for a ramp, lay it on the tire just off the rim like a ramp and drive the old powerstroke up the ramp. However, that bead breaker cost 27 large back in 99 lol.

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woodie

09-10-2007 14:25:33

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Re: Front tires hard to change? in reply to reddogge, 09-10-2007 10:39:18

I bent the rim of my wheel trying to break the bead-I ended up cutting the tires off of the wheels and then had the local tire shop put the new tires on for me-much easier-I now have a up and down wobble on my left front due to the wheel being bent, which I did not notice until after the new tires were on.

Woodie

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reddogge

09-10-2007 14:06:07

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Re: Front tires hard to change? in reply to reddogge, 09-10-2007 10:39:18

I'm convinced, to the tire man for me. Thanks for the input.

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gshadel

09-10-2007 12:10:05

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Re: Front tires hard to change? in reply to reddogge, 09-10-2007 10:39:18

Breaking the old tire bead loose from the wheel rim can be darn hard. I found a run-of-the-mill pneumatic hand chisel, like they sell at Harbor Freight, TSC, etc. does a fabulous job of breaking that bead off the wheel rim in quick order, and don't tear the rubber up either if your planning to just re-tube and re-mount. I made a tire spoon by grinding the edges down on an old crow bar. That works fine too. You can often find tire spoons at farm auctions for just a few $$$. The first tire might be a bit hard until you figure it all out, but the other tire will probably go a lot easier.

George

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old

09-10-2007 11:50:03

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Re: Front tires hard to change? in reply to reddogge, 09-10-2007 10:39:18

If you have all the right tools not to bad but with out them forget it. Tools needed will cost you close to $100 so unless you have them I would take them to a tire place. You need 2 spoons and a good tire hammer or bead braker. A new bead brake3r will cost you around $190 but a hammer around $50 or so. By the way that price is for whats called a beata cheater which is made to brake down tires

Hobby farm

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LeeMo

09-10-2007 11:44:37

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Re: Front tires hard to change? in reply to reddogge, 09-10-2007 10:39:18

I've changed enough tires in my life to know that if you don't have a decent tire changing machine like they use at Wally World or those places, it isn't worth the effort. Unless you have a lot of time and extra energy just spend the $10. Can it be done with minimal equipment....yes.

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soundguy

09-10-2007 10:49:22

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Re: Front tires hard to change? in reply to reddogge, 09-10-2007 10:39:18

Some bead grease, a valve fishing tool, and at minimum 2 spoons. I like 1 flat spoon, and one stepped spoon.

stand the tire up, set the rim in at an angle.. getting the rim in the first part ain't bad. then shove the tube in, and air it just a bit to try to keep it away fromthe rim and spoons and from getting pinched.. attach your valve fishing link if ya need it.

using the stepped spoon, pry the beay up over the rim, hold the iron with your foot. Use the spoon to move on down about 3" and do the same.. hold that iron with your fot.. pull the prev iron and work your way around. At about 60% you may find it pops in the rest of the way,.. grease the bead and put air to it.. a rubber mallet to the side of the tire will halp it seat better if it needs it.

At this point.. I mostly take my tires to the tire man and gladly pay him the 10$ to mount a tire... (wink)

Soundguy

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DennyF

09-10-2007 13:44:07

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Re: Front tires hard to change? in reply to soundguy, 09-10-2007 10:49:22

Speakin' of front tires, mosied off down to Wenger's this morning and bought one new pair of 15x6 wheels @ $45 a pop and two used 16x5.5 wheels @ $25 each, (matched pair no less, with minimal crustyness). All have weight holes.

Have a decent pair of 15" truck tires (load range D) for on the 15 inch rims, which are going on the Jubilee and the other two rims are for the Ford wagon gear.

One of the farmers up near hunting camp has a tire changer and still owes me a zillion favors yet.

Just hope he got a memory as good as mine is. ;o)

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