DIY Changing New Tires on Wheels

[betahack]

I've been looking around in the forums and online, and I can't seem to find any real depictions on how to change the tire from the wheel. Sorry if this seems kinda new, but I figured it would benefit anyone else who does not know how to. So if people could put their own experiences and input on how to do this or if it is even worth doing yourself. Go for it! Thanks.

[cessna]

You can't really without the equipment. Which isn't cheap.

Something like this - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

[betahack]

There is no other way to do it? Cheaper or with simpler tools?

[cavie187]

It's not that expensive when you consider what all is being done and the amount of time you would have to put into doing it your self. (even if you had a mounter with a bead-breaker and a spin balancer).

[Illusive]

Yeah if you want to change tires on your wheels, take it to a professional shop that has the proper tools and can mount and balance your tires onto your rims with no damage.

[solbrothers]

ok. even if you can change the tires, you'd still need to balance the wheels.

shop around, and it should be about $10 per tire

[Illusive]

Actually there is a way, but I've only ever seen it done on big wheels and tires for tractors and cats. But I wouldn't recommend it as it is a field practice that is strictly a temporary fix when there is a flat or the tire was unseated during some heavy work.

[cavie187]

Originally Posted by solbrothers

ok. even if you can change the tires, you'd still need to balance the wheels.

shop around, and it should be about $10 per tire

Probably a little more than that, but it shouldn't break the bank.

[betahack]

Alright, was not aware it was that troublesome. Explains the lack of direction in other guides and so forth, where you hear crazy ideas of driving a car onto the tire but not the rim. Hehe

Thanks for clearing that up, just figured it would be interesting to know how and if it was worth purchasing the tools in the long run. I rather do something to the car myself if I can instead of bringing it to someone else. Thanks.

[cavie187]

Originally Posted by betahack

Alright, was not aware it was that troublesome. Explains the lack of direction in other guides and so forth, where you hear crazy ideas of driving on car onto the tire but not the rim. Hehe

Thanks for clearing that up, just figured it would be interesting to know how and if it was worth purchasing the tools in the long run. I rather do something to myself if I can then bring it to someone else. Thanks.

Not worth spending a minimum of $2800 on a mounter and $1800 on a balancer to change your own tires.

[solbrothers]

Originally Posted by cavie187

Probably a little more than that, but it shouldn't break the bank.

key there is shop around. can get even cheaper if you have a hook up, or have access to a tire machine at your place of work.

[solbrothers]

Originally Posted by cavie187

Not worth spending a minimum of $2800 on a mounter and $1800 on a balancer to change your own tires.

group buy on tire machines maybe?! :P

[betahack]

Originally Posted by cavie187

Not worth spending a minimum of $2800 on a mounter and $1800 on a balancer to change your own tires.

No, I agree with you 100%. It is apart of the learning experience is all.

[cavie187]

Originally Posted by solbrothers

key there is shop around. can get even cheaper if you have a hook up, or have access to a tire machine at your place of work.

True. My roommate OWNS a tire shop.

[solbrothers]

Originally Posted by betahack

No, I agree with you 100%. It is apart of the learning experience is all.

w00t!! thats how you learn!

[cessna]

Originally Posted by Illusive

Actually there is a way, but I've only ever seen it done on big wheels and tires for tractors and cats. But I wouldn't recommend it as it is a field practice that is strictly a temporary fix when there is a flat or the tire was unseated during some heavy work.

Is this the one that involves fire and a big bang?

[betahack]

So the consensus is...

Bring it to the shop because:

- Easier
- Cheaper
- You have to get your tires balanced anyways which require more expensive equipment (1k $$ Range)

- Not practical unless you need a quick fix and work in construction
- Much Safer, you won't risk damaging your pricey wheels

Sound good to everyone?

[cavie187]

Originally Posted by betahack

So the consensus is...

Bring it to the shop because:

- Easier
- Cheaper
- You have to get your tires balanced anyways which require more expensive equipment (1k $$ Range)

- Not practical unless you need a quick fix and work in construction
- Much Safer, you won't risk damaging your pricey wheels

Sound good to everyone?

That is correct. Unless you plan on running a part time business changing tires, I would just pay the 40-70 bucks and be done with it.

[SD_MR_FIT]

most military base's have auto shops that you can use there equipment.


i know mine does over here

[mahout]

Changing tires on a rim is very difficult and potetially dangerous to do without tire changing equipment. Go to a tire shop and watch them. Unless youre superman you won't do that. And then there's balancing.
You want to change tires go to a reputable shop.
Both TireRack and DiscountTire have lists of recommended changers.