who changes thier own tires? Which tools did you purchase and where? I've seen a few bead breakers and balancers on different sites I think i could make my own balancing station no problem it's the braking of the bead that looks a little hairy. Thanks for the info.

 

bump....anyone?:helmet

 

I change my own tires... only bought 3 tires levers (20$) and new tires :cool:

I use 2 pieces of 2x4 bolted to the wall to break the bed, and 2x4 to balance the wheels... I didn't had a clue how to do it until I found that page http://www.clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing-doc.html there's everything you need to know.

later

 

see if you can find yourself an old tire changin machine, the one at my buddy's shop works pissah

 

One way I've broken beads is to lay the wheel on a wide board or something else to pad it from the road, then lay a 2 foot 2x4 on the tire right near the rim with the other end on the ground, and drive up on it with your trusty mini-van. Very portable (if you have the van with you), and easier with a second person to help position the 2x4 as you start to drive up on it.

Chris

 

C-Clamps ( from Home Depot) break beads verrrrry nicely...

 

We just use a shovel to break our beads. Put the shovel in the on the lip and jump on that bitch. Works like a champ!

 

I've done all of the above except the shovel

But now I use the tire changer and balance at my buddies shop!!!

 

MAKE A VIDIO ON HOW TO CHANGE A TIRE WITH A SHOVEL NOW THAT WOULD BE KICK ***.....LOL

NOT SAYING THAT IT DONT WORK JUST PICTURING YOU JUMPING ON THAT BITCH...