arctic_mark Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Got some nice nearly brandnew MTs on crappy old rims and want to swap these over on to my nice Nissan lego rims. Is this something that is easy and/or worth while to do by myself and save on the $$$ at Kal-Tire (guess they'd still need to balance 'em tho)? Any hints on how to do it with minimal kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I can not see it being easy unless you have the right tools, you do not want to damage the sidewalls/bead or the nice rims. Its not like changing over a bike tire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arctic_mark Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 no doubt! Just thinking of saving some cash, that's all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLouisGod Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 go take it somewhere. removing an old tire from a rim is harder than you think - tried this on some rubberband 17s once and didnt make it past deflateing the tire lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Unless you can benchpress 450 and tear phonebooks in half with your bare hands, you will need some tools - like a pedestal to secure it, a bead breaker, and a big honkin tire bar. Of course, once you get them, you can do all your own tires. Some buddies and I went in on a setup for our motorcycle tires and it paid for itself after mounting 8 sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89_trailboss Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 its $5 at walmart for a tire swap(removal and instal). we have a tire stand. but for $5 its not worth our time. for a M/T tire I would get it done and balanced. I never balanced any tires before and never had a problem. but I bought my first set of M/T's(Xterrians) and had them mounted and balanced. one tire has a very small weight while another has almost 1/4 rim full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88blk4x4 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 (edited) its $5 at walmart for a tire swap(removal and instal). we have a tire stand. but for $5 its not worth our time. for a M/T tire I would get it done and balanced. I never balanced any tires before and never had a problem. but I bought my first set of M/T's(Xterrians) and had them mounted and balanced. one tire has a very small weight while another has almost 1/4 rim full. it's 7.00 a tire at Walmart here in AL..or at least when I worked there it was..3.50 to take it off and 3.50 to put back on...then 7.50 a tire to balance.....but I wouldnt get it balanced at walmart...after the first of the year, they are closing the TLE at all walmarts and turning it over to a independent company..... Edited December 13, 2006 by 88blk4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavelow Leaks Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 (edited) anyone can rip a phone book in half with their bare hands, theres a trick to it...but other than that, your crazy to try and change a tire without the proper tools. But, if you're feelin froggy here's how, drive over it to pop the bead off, then pry it the rest of the way off, then pry the new one back on, douse it with lighter fluid, throw a match and set the bead. I've seen it done once, on the trail, and I don't recommend it. But if you do it pleeeeease get it on video when you set the bead, cuz I wanna see it again. Edited December 13, 2006 by Pavelow Leaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 (edited) If you are planning on doing it yourself, it is do-able, but you will need some guidance. First, remove the valve stem core. For this you will need a core tool. Second, break the bead on the tire. You have to lubricate it, use a soapy water solution on the sidewall. Then, using a sledge hammer, smack one side of the tire while standing on the other side. Then, take a...on second thought...go to a tire shop. It will save you tons of time. If you still want to do it on your own, pm me. Edited December 13, 2006 by jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Jason.. I just realized your a local man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arctic_mark Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 (edited) Yeah, thanks for the advice guys. Looks like a trip to my nearest Sprawl-Mart is called for. Was thinking of the driver-over and lighter fluid/WD40 method, having watched the "instructional icelandic videos" on You Tube ( and Vid 2). But as I doubt my wife would want to be any where near me to video that, I think the WalMart option is a better one! Edited December 13, 2006 by arctic_mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 After working in a tire change shop all through high school, theres no way in hell I'd attempt a changeover with normal shade-tree mechanic tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 we have a tire changer table thingie with tools in our garage.. my god has it paid for itself 100 times over!!!!! :bow: :bow: i have seen the wd40 / lighter deal used on alan's 38's adn 42's..... and i also think that's how he lost his eyebrows, and dave was caught on fire once.... not such a safe option.... tire shop all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavelow Leaks Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 not safe? maybe, but you have to take into mind the fun factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillj Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 you can use a jack and do it manually with a crowbar but this is what i recomend www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=34542 Its $49.99 US and if not that then go pay the 7-12 dollars wherever you need to because to do it by hand is a PITA just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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