Re: Re: Can I change a rear tire myself?

Posted by Stan(VA). on June 03, 2004 at 05:38:21 from (208.59.157.116):

In Reply to: Re: Can I change a rear tire myself? posted by CNKS on June 02, 2004 at 18:22:13:

I also do mine off the wheel. I lay the rim down behind the Super H or M with 3 pnt hitch and use down pressure to break the bead loose on both sides first. I use a board (2x6, 2x8, 4x4, etc) with the edge cut on an angle to set under one of the lower lift arms and push down on the tire right at the edge of the rim. If you don't have access to a helper tractor like this, you might try letting all the air out of the tire and driving it a short distance to break it loose (assuming the old tire is to be thrown away). I've never had any luck trying to break one loose with hammers. The condition of the rubber on the old/new tires and the condition of the rim can make this a unique experience each time you try it ;)

One thing that has helped me is remember to push one side of the bead into the deepest part (center) of the rim while prying the opposite edge off. This gives you the clearance you need. I just have 1 tire iron and use long screw drivers or whatever for the other pry tools. A valve fishing tool to hold the valve stem in it's hole (while you re-assemble) is very valuable also. I reinstall the opposite side of the tire from the valve stem first, and second do the stem side with the section nearest the stem going on last to keep from pinching the stem out of it's hole. The note about using a little soap and water on the bead/rim to help reseat it is not to be ignored! (Unless you enjoy doing jobs twice.)
Stan(VA).

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