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Mounting New Tires

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LarryG

10-15-2003 18:22:53




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I got the old front tires off the Farmall Super M and after a sandblast/paint job that went really well, I made a half hearted effort at putting on the new Goodyear 6 ply's. Boy, if anybody has any suggestions, or can tell me how they did it, I'm ready to listen. I have 2 reverse spoon (?) irons, plus assorted mallets, etc. but those tires are stiff, and I don't want to mess up the restoration. Anybody got some advice? Thanks in advance.

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JMS/MN

10-16-2003 22:54:19




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 Re: Mounting New Tires in reply to LarryG, 10-15-2003 18:22:53  
When you start the tire on the rim, get the first part well into the center of the drop rim, use some lube- either commercial or soap and water mix, and take small bites with the spoons. Smaller diameter tires are tougher than big diameters. All you need are two spoons and patience. One to hold your position, and one to advance.



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Alvin NE WI

10-16-2003 17:22:34




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 Re: Mounting New Tires in reply to LarryG, 10-15-2003 18:22:53  
1 more thing, when you get the tire started, clamp a vise grip on the rim to keep the first bite on the right place, or you end up chasin the tire all around the rim, after that it is as easy as eatin apple pie.



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LarryG

10-16-2003 16:50:02




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 Re: Mounting New Tires in reply to LarryG, 10-15-2003 18:22:53  
Thanks for the advice/support. I'll get up the courage and have at it again. I suppose I'll get someone to do the 38" rears, heh?



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720Deere

10-20-2003 14:43:47




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 Re: Re: Mounting New Tires in reply to LarryG, 10-16-2003 16:50:02  
I have found that rear tires are a snap to mount if the wheel is on the tractor. Once you have the old tire off the wheel, mount it back on the tractor. Lube the rim good and start the tire on the top of the rim. Usually, you can spin the tire on, but at any rate gravity will be a big help and you shouldn't need much more that a couple of whacks with a sledge along the bead.



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jake

10-18-2003 07:41:05




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 Re: Re: Mounting New Tires in reply to LarryG, 10-16-2003 16:50:02  
Gemplers has a mounting lub called "no rim rust" this stuff is great. Mounted 2 38X13.6 with 2 short bars in minutes. It also does not dry up leaving a coating making later dismounts a snap and no rust. Another item which is handy is the valve stem puller about 3.00 worth every penny.



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KX

10-17-2003 07:03:20




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 Re: Re: Mounting New Tires in reply to LarryG, 10-16-2003 16:50:02  
Larry,
The rears are no more difficult, maybe easier once you get the bead broke. I break the bead with a slide hammer, sometimes it does take a while. Ive seen people drive trucks on them, use handy man jack and chain, big tire hammer.



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KX

10-16-2003 05:07:08




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 Re: Mounting New Tires in reply to LarryG, 10-15-2003 18:22:53  
It is easy to mount these tires but take the advice of the below post and use tire mounting compound. Also take small bites wit hthe spoons and don't get worked up while doing it. An old man once told me if you break a sweat mounting a tire, you are doing it wrong. I watched him mount a bunch and he wouldn't even have to take as much as a deep breath while doing it. Before I would work myself into a frenzy mounting a tire.....now I can do it slick as a whistle. You have a good opportunity to practice at it. Good luck.

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rustyfarmall

10-16-2003 04:36:34




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 Re: Mounting New Tires in reply to LarryG, 10-15-2003 18:22:53  
Those 6 ply tires are tough, your tire tools should work, use some of that tire lube stuff that the tire shops use, or make your own with liquid dish soap and water. The tire lube is better, I think. Also, try to take a very small bite each time with the tool, and make sure that no part of the tire is trying to seat itself up on the bead of the rim untill the entire tire is on the rim. It can be very frustrating, but after you have done a few, you will learn some tricks.

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Slowpoke

10-16-2003 11:26:09




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 Re: Re: Mounting New Tires in reply to rustyfarmall, 10-16-2003 04:36:34  
I once had a small truck tire that I spent at least an hour trying to get off the rim with no success. I took it to a tire shop and the guy had it off in about 30 seconds, using tire irons. Just shows what experience can do.



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