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Bokonon: /* General tire mounting tips */

2014-11-17T15:28:14Z

General tire mounting tips

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	*Get a pair of large vise grips and a heavy piece of leather to avoid scratching the rims. Once you get the bead started, clamp the vise grips over the edge of the rim, with the leather between the vise grips and the rim. This will prevent the bead from slipping off behind you as you slowly work it on all the way around and allow you to use 2 tire irons to work the bead over.		*Get a pair of large vise grips and a heavy piece of leather to avoid scratching the rims. Once you get the bead started, clamp the vise grips over the edge of the rim, with the leather between the vise grips and the rim. This will prevent the bead from slipping off behind you as you slowly work it on all the way around and allow you to use 2 tire irons to work the bead over.

	*A piece of garden hose slit lengthwise makes a good wheel protector, but you can't get the hose in there for the very last bit. Try using the milk carton protector for that part, but make sure you use your lever very carefully to avoid hurting the wheel.		*A piece of garden hose slit lengthwise makes a good wheel protector, but you can't get the hose in there for the very last bit. Try using the milk carton protector for that part, but make sure you use your lever very carefully to avoid hurting the wheel.

	*Wrap the rim end of the tire irons with duct tape. It's not a perfect solution, but it will help keep from scratching the rims.

	*Start at the valve stem when you are removing the tire from the rim, but start opposite the valve stem when putting the tire onto the rim. Don't ask why; it's just always easier this way.		*Start at the valve stem when you are removing the tire from the rim, but start opposite the valve stem when putting the tire onto the rim. Don't ask why; it's just always easier this way.

Bokonon: /* General balancing tips */

2010-09-29T01:52:19Z

General balancing tips

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	====General balancing tips====		====General balancing tips====

	*You should be able to find stick-on tire weights at any shop that changes tires~~. You'll probably have to buy in bulk otherwise~~. A shop may just hand you an ounce or two (more than enough) but talk with one of the guys actually doing the work... not the morons behind the counter who never get dirty.		*You should be able to find stick-on tire weights at any shop that changes tires. A shop may just hand you an ounce or two (more than enough) but talk with one of the guys actually doing the work... not the morons behind the counter who never get dirty.

	:*You can also check out hobby shops that cater to R/C planes and cars. The R/C crowd uses them for weight balance on their toys. A 20-pack of 1/4 oz stick-on weights should run ~$5.		:*You can also check out hobby shops that cater to R/C planes and cars. The R/C crowd uses them for weight balance on their toys. A 20-pack of 1/4 oz stick-on weights should run ~$5.
	:* eBay usually has dealers selling stick-on weights as well.		:* eBay usually has dealers selling stick-on weights as well.

	*Balancing on the bike: This is an alternative to jack stands or milk crates. Make sure the bike is sitting level. After seating and inflating the tire, mount the wheel loosely on the bike. Remove the spacers (the brake calipers are already off from changing the tires) and balance as normal.		*Balancing on the bike: This is an alternative to jack stands or milk crates. Make sure the bike is sitting level. After seating and inflating the tire, mount the wheel loosely on the bike. Remove the spacers (the brake calipers are already off from changing the tires) and balance as normal.

	====Cold tires are a PITA to install====		====Cold tires are a PITA to install====

Bokonon at 01:49, 29 September 2010

2010-09-29T01:49:14Z

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			Once you've done this several times, you'll probably get to where you can change and balance a set of tires in about 1 1/2 – 2 hours.

	*Don't get discouraged from doing this just because you don't have a garage and a bunch of fancy tools. Ingenuity goes a long way. One member did his BT45s in the living room with a $20 12 volt inflater, using the lip of the stairs and the 2x4 method to break the beads. Your living room may vary.		*Don't get discouraged from doing this just because you don't have a garage and a bunch of fancy tools. Ingenuity goes a long way. One member did his BT45s in the living room with a $20 12 volt inflater, using the lip of the stairs and the 2x4 method to break the beads. Your living room may vary.

	*You should be able to find stick-on tire weights at any shop that changes tires. You'll probably have to buy in bulk otherwise. A shop may just hand you an ounce or two (more than enough) but talk with one of the guys actually doing the work... not the morons behind the counter who never get dirty.

	~~:You can also check out hobby shops that cater to R/C planes and cars. The R/C crowd uses them for weight balance on their toys. A 20-pack of 1/4 oz stick-on weights should run ~$5.~~

	*Use a 5 gal plastic bucket to hold your rim. It makes it MUCH easier to get some leverage with the tire irons. If this sounds scary to you, find a worn-out 13" auto tire. You can also get up on top of the tire/wheel and use your knees to push down on the tire or irons if needed.		*Use a 5 gal plastic bucket to hold your rim. It makes it MUCH easier to get some leverage with the tire irons. If this sounds scary to you, find a worn-out 13" auto tire. You can also get up on top of the tire/wheel and use your knees to push down on the tire or irons if needed.
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	*[[I want to remove the paint from my wheels for a polished look\|Strip the paint]] off your rims - then you don't have to worry about scratching anything!		*[[I want to remove the paint from my wheels for a polished look\|Strip the paint]] off your rims - then you don't have to worry about scratching anything!

	~~Once you've done this several times, you~~'ll probably ~~get~~ to ~~where~~ you can ~~change~~ and balance ~~a set~~ of ~~tires in about 1~~ 1/~~2 – 2 hours~~.		====General balancing tips====

			*You should be able to find stick-on tire weights at any shop that changes tires. You'll probably have to buy in bulk otherwise. A shop may just hand you an ounce or two (more than enough) but talk with one of the guys actually doing the work... not the morons behind the counter who never get dirty.

			:*You can also check out hobby shops that cater to R/C planes and cars. The R/C crowd uses them for weight balance on their toys. A 20-pack of 1/4 oz stick-on weights should run ~$5.
			:* eBay usually has dealers selling stick-on weights as well.

			*Balancing on the bike: This is an alternative to jack stands or milk crates. Make sure the bike is sitting level. After seating and inflating the tire, mount the wheel loosely on the bike. Remove the spacers (the brake calipers are already off from changing the tires) and balance as normal.

	====Cold tires are a PITA to install====		====Cold tires are a PITA to install====

Bokonon: /* General tire mounting tips */

2010-08-09T19:54:12Z

General tire mounting tips

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	*Be sure you're using enough lube. You can't use too much, but you can certainly not use enough.		*Be sure you're using enough lube. You can't use too much, but you can certainly not use enough.

	*Quite a few members recommend [http://www.agscompany.com/lubricants/automotive/166 Ru-Glyde] tire mounting lubricant. "This stuff is so slippery that the tires almost jump on and off the rims by themselves." Also available in [http://www.agscompany.com/lubricants/automotive/167 concentrated form].		*Quite a few members recommend [http://www.agscompany.com/lubricants/automotive/166 Ru-Glyde] tire mounting lubricant. "This stuff is so slippery that the tires almost jump on and off the rims by themselves." Also available in [http://www.agscompany.com/lubricants/automotive/167 concentrated form]. Try NAPA Auto Parts.

	*Be patient. When you have the tire half-way off/on, and it seems like it won't go any further, just sit there and wait. The tire will stretch, and you'll eventually be able to make more progress. You may have to sit there for up to 2 minutes while the tire is stretching...and then thwoump! It will slip right on/off when a couple minutes earlier it wouldn't budge.		*Be patient. When you have the tire half-way off/on, and it seems like it won't go any further, just sit there and wait. The tire will stretch, and you'll eventually be able to make more progress. You may have to sit there for up to 2 minutes while the tire is stretching...and then thwoump! It will slip right on/off when a couple minutes earlier it wouldn't budge.

Bokonon at 19:50, 9 August 2010

2010-08-09T19:50:02Z

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	*Be sure you're using enough lube. You can't use too much, but you can certainly not use enough.		*Be sure you're using enough lube. You can't use too much, but you can certainly not use enough.

	*Quite a few members recommend [http://www.agscompany.com/~~products.php?line=5&category=17&subcat=97&product=224~~ Ru-Glyde] tire mounting lubricant. "This stuff is so slippery that the tires almost jump on and off the rims by themselves." Also available in [http://www.agscompany.com/~~products.php?line=5&category=17&subcat=97&product=225~~ concentrated form].		*Quite a few members recommend [http://www.agscompany.com/lubricants/automotive/166 Ru-Glyde] tire mounting lubricant. "This stuff is so slippery that the tires almost jump on and off the rims by themselves." Also available in [http://www.agscompany.com/lubricants/automotive/167 concentrated form].

	*Be patient. When you have the tire half-way off/on, and it seems like it won't go any further, just sit there and wait. The tire will stretch, and you'll eventually be able to make more progress. You may have to sit there for up to 2 minutes while the tire is stretching...and then thwoump! It will slip right on/off when a couple minutes earlier it wouldn't budge.		*Be patient. When you have the tire half-way off/on, and it seems like it won't go any further, just sit there and wait. The tire will stretch, and you'll eventually be able to make more progress. You may have to sit there for up to 2 minutes while the tire is stretching...and then thwoump! It will slip right on/off when a couple minutes earlier it wouldn't budge.

Bokonon: /* General tire mounting tips */

2010-07-04T05:42:21Z

General tire mounting tips

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	*Be sure you're using enough lube. You can't use too much, but you can certainly not use enough.		*Be sure you're using enough lube. You can't use too much, but you can certainly not use enough.

	*~~One member recommends~~ [http://www.agscompany.com/products.php?line=5&category=17&subcat=97&product=224 Ru-Glyde] tire mounting lubricant. "This stuff is so slippery that the tires almost jump on and off the rims by themselves." Also available in [http://www.agscompany.com/products.php?line=5&category=17&subcat=97&product=225 concentrated form].		*Quite a few members recommend [http://www.agscompany.com/products.php?line=5&category=17&subcat=97&product=224 Ru-Glyde] tire mounting lubricant. "This stuff is so slippery that the tires almost jump on and off the rims by themselves." Also available in [http://www.agscompany.com/products.php?line=5&category=17&subcat=97&product=225 concentrated form].

	*Be patient. When you have the tire half-way off/on, and it seems like it won't go any further, just sit there and wait. The tire will stretch, and you'll eventually be able to make more progress. You may have to sit there for up to 2 minutes while the tire is stretching...and then thwoump! It will slip right on/off when a couple minutes earlier it wouldn't budge.		*Be patient. When you have the tire half-way off/on, and it seems like it won't go any further, just sit there and wait. The tire will stretch, and you'll eventually be able to make more progress. You may have to sit there for up to 2 minutes while the tire is stretching...and then thwoump! It will slip right on/off when a couple minutes earlier it wouldn't budge.

Bokonon: /* General tire mounting tips */

2009-07-04T00:38:36Z

General tire mounting tips

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	*[[I want to remove the paint from my wheels for a polished look\|Strip the paint]] off your rims - then you don't have to worry about scratching anything!		*[[I want to remove the paint from my wheels for a polished look\|Strip the paint]] off your rims - then you don't have to worry about scratching anything!

	Once you've done this several times, you'll probably get to where you can change and balance a set of tires in about 1-1/2 – 2 hours.		Once you've done this several times, you'll probably get to where you can change and balance a set of tires in about 1 1/2 – 2 hours.

	====Cold tires are a PITA to install====		====Cold tires are a PITA to install====

Bokonon: /* General tire mounting tips */

2009-03-21T02:32:44Z

General tire mounting tips

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	*Don't get discouraged from doing this just ~~becasue~~ you don't have a garage and a bunch of fancy tools. Ingenuity goes a long ~~ways~~. One member		*Don't get discouraged from doing this just because you don't have a garage and a bunch of fancy tools. Ingenuity goes a long way. One member did his BT45s in the living room with a $20 12 volt inflater, using the lip of the stairs and the 2x4 method to break the beads. Your living room may vary.
	did his BT45s in the living room, with a $20 12 volt inflater, using the lip of the stairs and the 2x4 method to break the beads. Your living room may vary.

	*You should be able to find stick-on tire weights at any shop that changes tires. You'll probably have to buy in bulk otherwise. A shop may just hand you an ounce or two (more than enough) but talk with one of the guys actually doing the work... not the morons behind the counter who never get dirty.		*You should be able to find stick-on tire weights at any shop that changes tires. You'll probably have to buy in bulk otherwise. A shop may just hand you an ounce or two (more than enough) but talk with one of the guys actually doing the work... not the morons behind the counter who never get dirty.

Bokonon: /* General tire mounting tips */

2009-03-21T02:30:30Z

General tire mounting tips

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	====General tire mounting tips====		====General tire mounting tips====

			*Don't get discouraged from doing this just becasue you don't have a garage and a bunch of fancy tools. Ingenuity goes a long ways. One member
			did his BT45s in the living room, with a $20 12 volt inflater, using the lip of the stairs and the 2x4 method to break the beads. Your living room may vary.

	*You should be able to find stick-on tire weights at any shop that changes tires. You'll probably have to buy in bulk otherwise. A shop may just hand you an ounce or two (more than enough) but talk with one of the guys actually doing the work... not the morons behind the counter who never get dirty.		*You should be able to find stick-on tire weights at any shop that changes tires. You'll probably have to buy in bulk otherwise. A shop may just hand you an ounce or two (more than enough) but talk with one of the guys actually doing the work... not the morons behind the counter who never get dirty.

Bokonon: /* General tire mounting tips */

2009-02-17T23:42:53Z

General tire mounting tips

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	:You can also check out hobby shops that cater to R/C planes and cars. The R/C crowd uses them for weight balance on their toys. A 20-pack of 1/4 oz stick-on weights should run ~$5.		:You can also check out hobby shops that cater to R/C planes and cars. The R/C crowd uses them for weight balance on their toys. A 20-pack of 1/4 oz stick-on weights should run ~$5.

	*Use a 5 gal plastic bucket to hold your rim. It makes it MUCH easier to get some leverage with the tire irons. You can also get up on top of the tire/wheel and use your knees to push down on the tire or irons if needed.		*Use a 5 gal plastic bucket to hold your rim. It makes it MUCH easier to get some leverage with the tire irons. If this sounds scary to you, find a worn-out 13" auto tire. You can also get up on top of the tire/wheel and use your knees to push down on the tire or irons if needed.

	*Be sure you're using enough lube. You can't use too much, but you can certainly not use enough.		*Be sure you're using enough lube. You can't use too much, but you can certainly not use enough.