Tire change how to

[netty2424]

Nice work freak. I couldn't get my rear tire on the rim. In fact I used all of the exact same tools you used and my rim protectors actually failed me. As I torqued down with my tool, it pierced the plastic/rubber rim protector and I chipped my rim. At that point I took it to the shop to have finished!

Impressive that you got the rear one on! Its a bitch to do!! And great write up! [up]

 

[snapper]

I need some rim protectors, didnt know there was such a thing.

 

[freak2180]

I couldn't get my rear tire on the rim

Not the first time I've heard that. I guess my fat ass has a lil more leverage.

 

[Crimson04]

Will a large C- clamp be enough for breaking the bead? I have seen on motorcycle superstore their bead breakers but I mean an actual large c clamp.

 

[lifeisafractal]

Will a large C- clamp be enough for breaking the bead? I have seen on motorcycle superstore their bead breakers but I mean an actual large c clamp.

Just did a tire change this weekend with a large C-clamp to break the bead on the rear tire, worked okay. Be sure to protect the rim from the clamp, but it did work. Takes a little time and effort, but it will get the job done.

 

[fakameanrepresent]

I'm too weak and dumb to do it myself.

 

[Crimson04]

Buy another 16" bar. Having 2 is nice imo.

 

[kabuell]

thanks man . great how too

 

[Dingo]

dont know... but I take the wheel out and go to any Gasstation here and tire is changed..costs 3 $$ ..and takes 3 Minutes..

today I go change front tire...

 

[Eville_Al]

Harbor Freight has a $39 (?) bead breaker. I wrapped the uprights with duct tape to prevent it from marring the rim because it does make contact. You can't beat the leverage it produces. But yeah, fighting a 180 + rear tire is a work-out. Also, I learned from car guys that plain white hand cleaner ($1.99 a tub) is a great tire lube.

 

[DF1010]

Do those bead balancers work in a tire with tubes or no?[confused]

 

[EvilRX]

I would not use those in any tire, moisture inside the tire will cause them to bunch up, unless you fill them with nitrogen

 

[oh9bolt]

^ Did this happen to you?

 

[Crimson04]

Please don't start the dyna beads discussion again. Ugh. Unless you have used them hearsay does not count. Read about them on ADV Rider and see what the ruling is. I have ran them and reused them for a long time with no issues. I have used them to the point where static balancing is a waste of time. If you have a track bike I would use a weight with tape. If not the case, give them a try.

 

[oh9bolt]

^ [up]

 

[EvilRX]

I change tires and have seen this multiple times, not hear say

 

[mrNICEGUY]

Nice tyre change guide here.

I've made tyre remove helper, its really simple to do if you can weld some metal together:

Didn't see if someone have already said it, but one very important tip is to use that rims center groove when pulling and pushing the tyre over the lip. Otherwise it is quite an impossible job to do.

 

[Alien]

The price for tire beads is ridiculous.

 

[oh9bolt]

^Thanks for the insight

 

[keithg78]

Tire balancing beads work great. I have used them on numerous bikes, have known many people who use them, and have never had any issues with them. There are more brands out there than just Dynabeads. You can find them on Ebay for under $10 for enough to do one bike. They are basically just round ceramic beads. Most of the people who have bad things to say about them have never tried them or did not not install them properly or use the correct amount.