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Mayor Marion Berry
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:32 pm    Post subject: How reliable are the various DIY tire mounting procedures? Reply with quote

Thinking of trying to save a few bucks and just mount the tires for my 15x4 smoothies myself. I am a little worried about safety though. Is this something that is DEFINITELY up for a pro or can/should I do it myself?

I'm not worried about hurting myself attempting it, I hurt myself 2-3 times before waking up in the morning. I'm worried about a tire falling off or blowing out in the long run.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

the manual tire mechanism you can get at harbor freight works pretty easy, and its about as safe as taking lugs off to change a tire


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 6:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What size tires? I just put my old school 145's on 4.5" rims by had. If you have flexi sidewalls, its easy. I wouldn't try it on low profiles.

Lay the rim face down on a carpet or something soft. Spray silicone on the tire bead and just push on the first side by hand. Real easy. Second side requires two screwdrivers and a little muscle, but still not difficult.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 7:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

search youtube for the video using a trashbag to mount tires. works GREAT....

but my tire guy up the street only charges me $5ea to mount and balance and it's $5 if he just balances so i just take them to him....
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