Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Tractor Talk Discussion Forum

OT getting tires off rims

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Joe Bloggs

06-20-2005 17:38:50




Report to Moderator

I have alot of old car wheels. they were used to make a retaining wall for a swimming pool. now I have a tire machine . it is old but it works fine on recently used wheels but with these old tires it cant break the bead. I have tried using the blade on the front of my tractor to do the job but it has not enough weight. any other ways of doing this job. I have about 500 wheels to remove.




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
mike langran

06-22-2005 08:19:00




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to Joe Bloggs, 06-20-2005 17:38:50  
what's the best way to fix the rims that are bent causing the air to leak out in a few days?



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Leland

06-21-2005 12:14:10




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to Joe Bloggs, 06-20-2005 17:38:50  
If you really want a cheap easy wqay to pop beads #1 find a hi lift jack #2 place tire under the hitch of a heavy tractor #3 use jack to break bead by placing foot of jack on bead and lifting lip of jack under tounge slow but it works every time.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
GP

06-21-2005 12:07:40




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to Joe Bloggs, 06-20-2005 17:38:50  
I have found that parking a 3/4 Dodge Ram with Cummins engine on the tire right up to the edge of the rim (rim should be laid hub face down) and then use a heavy 6 foot pry bar to pry up on the rim (jump on it if need be) is very effective at breaking stubborn beads. Flip the wheel over and repeat for the other bead. Not a real fast method, but it works.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
dhermesc

06-21-2005 05:32:05




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to Joe Bloggs, 06-20-2005 17:38:50  
The sawzall idea is the best.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Rod F.

06-20-2005 20:25:54




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to Joe Bloggs, 06-20-2005 17:38:50  
You can use soapy water.... it helps. There are also commercial products out there for penetrating and lubing the bead. A product called Myers SKID is the most common that I am familiar with. For 500 wheels, it might be worth investing in a can. You can probably pick that up at an auto supply, or a heavy truck supply. I have also used LST penetrants, or any other good penetrating oil, although the spray cans can get rather expensive. With the Skid, and the tire machine, you should be able to get the job done. If not, then a bead maul will break them off. Just keep a tight aim.... Good luck.

Rod

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Jake

06-20-2005 20:18:30




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to Joe Bloggs, 06-20-2005 17:38:50  
A lot of salvage yards have a machine similar to a wood splitter as other posters have described.
Go take a look at one, then go rent a wood splitter from your local rental center for a day or two.
Mabye try a couple wheels first. If the tires are rusted to the wheels they may be stuck on good.
Sounds like that may be your problem if they were used for a retaining wall.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
MeAnthony

06-20-2005 19:48:01




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to Joe Bloggs, 06-20-2005 17:38:50  
If you're just looking to get rid of them, you might check for a tire recycler local to you. I only have about 30, and recently learned of a recycler within 1/2 hour drive. They will take them, rim or no, for $1(car/truck), $5 semi; a much better deal than $5(car/truck) each at the dump.

If you absolutely must break them down, you might try cutting the bead with a sawzall.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Joe Bloggs

06-20-2005 20:50:53




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to MeAnthony, 06-20-2005 19:48:01  
I can dump the tires for free. but they must be off the rim.these rims are rusty and the tires seem to be super glued on.I have never had so much trouble with a tire in my life as the 20 or so I have tried so far.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Leland

06-20-2005 18:38:10




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to Joe Bloggs, 06-20-2005 17:38:50  
Joe if you are out in the middle of no where burn them off some foggy night ,or the splitter will save you a lot of work.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Davis In SC

06-20-2005 18:18:57




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to Joe Bloggs, 06-20-2005 17:38:50  
Are you just going to scrap the rims??? If so... I have seen people use a woodsplitter to bend the rim, & tire pops right off.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
old

06-20-2005 18:11:11




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to Joe Bloggs, 06-20-2005 17:38:50  
I use a tire hammer on almost all tires I play with, some have been on for 20 plus years. One big trick is to always pour some soapy water on the beads before you even try to brake them down. Also if you sort of dance on them after you pour the water on them it helps.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Joe Bloggs

06-20-2005 19:38:00




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to old, 06-20-2005 18:11:11  
I have tried with a tire hammer also. but with no success. I have alot of tires to do. I dont want to wear my self out. I am looking for an easy way. I have also tried putting a plank on the tire (like a ramp) and driving my truck up on it but no luck. so I went and put 1200 pounds in the back of the truck and tried again but the bead did not break . the tire was squashed flat by the weight but it was still tight on the rim.I dont have a log splitter.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
old

06-20-2005 19:51:11




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to Joe Bloggs, 06-20-2005 19:38:00  
Well as one guy said you could burn them off but don't get caught. Around he its a big no no to burn tires. They also make a tire slide hammer which works well. Best thing I know to do is use a lot of water and soap.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
jmh

06-20-2005 18:02:29




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to Joe Bloggs, 06-20-2005 17:38:50  
Hey Joe,
I use a Hi-Lift Farm Jack and chain to break down old tires. Works very good on old (50 yr.+) tractor tires. Has not failed me yet. jmh



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Sean in Tn

06-20-2005 19:06:25




Report to Moderator
 Re: OT getting tires off rims in reply to jmh, 06-20-2005 18:02:29  
Could you please explain how the chain and hi-lift work? Thanks



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy