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10-12-2023 06:28 PM |
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Originally Posted by ard
(Post 1233776)
Wait, you put the tires on the rims IN YOUR DRIVEWAY with a few tools!??!
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Well, it wasn't easy, especially at first and having never done it before. Next time will be a breeze though. Making sure they were properly lubed after breaking the bead was the biggest factor in getting them off/on.
- Took the wheels/tires off
- Cleaned Wheels / deflated tires
- Used Harbor Freight bead breaker to break the bead
- Spent most of the time trying to figure out exactly how to remove tires after breaking bead (they make it look super easy on YouTube) :D
- Removed tires with tire irons, inspected rims, inspected TPMS
- Removed wheel weights / cleaned off adhesive (wanted the tire shop to start fresh)
- Installed tires on wheels, inflated, checked for leaks with Oatey leak detector left over from trying to find the air leak in the air suspension a few years ago :bustingup
- Next day, took to the local Mavis and had them balanced
No issues with leaks or anything. Rides much better (don't look at the old tire tread) but still need to go check the alignment.
Old tires were run flats so the side wall was the biggest issue since they are so stiff. The mail man, who we're decent acquaintances with, came by while it was happening, watched the struggling, and he said "you'll never get that done". The next day, while checking for leaks and seeing if the PSI had changed at all before running to get them balanced, he came by again and I had my oldest helper roll one out to display and jump up and down like he just one the world championship. :rofl:
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