I Got A New Tire Changer!

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

I had one before my garage fire - works well, but like you said it's a very technique-intensive thing. Was a real bitch until I figured out what the hell I was doing! Also, the Mojo or NoMar bar is a must for much easier changes without scratching. The static balancer is just fine too, IMO - it's exactly what the tire guys at the AMA superbike races use.

Yea the first couple tires are taxing but still easier than doing it with irons, been there done that... a couple months ago in fact.

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Here's a guy using it, kinda drags but he does a good job explaining it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_34kAlZALg

[Kerry_129]

10-4 I need to get another setup myself sometime, but for now I live close to 2 guys with NoMars...

Oh - another tip, a couple of quick-clamps can make it much easier to keep the beads in the rim relief. I've used the sliding-bar type, but I bet these would be even better.

http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/...rwinProd100022

[zed]

I've changed a lot of tires and never used a clamp like that. cruiser tires that may be helpful.

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

10-4 I need to get another setup myself sometime, but for now I live close to 2 guys with NoMars...

Oh - another tip, a couple of quick-clamps can make it much easier to keep the beads in the rim relief. I've used the sliding-bar type, but I bet these would be even better.

http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/...rwinProd100022

Yep, I have similar clamps from working construction. I've also used this guys "C" clamp solution. I used to do my own tires for years but I got a little money and a lot lazy and quit! Like I said, at $100 a change, that's almost half a set of tires! Besides, they fuck shit up anyway! I bought right angle valve stems and had Ron Ayers put them on a few changes ago. I had to take them off for the powdercoat. They are made out of aluminum and one was fucking stripped!!! Those things are $15!

[TYEster]

Well order it all online plus shipping for $191.

IF it in fact will also change my car tires, 1 car tire rotation and the mounting of 2 new sets of tires on both bikes will have more than paid for this thing.

$100 for car rotation (staggered setup w/directional tires)
$60 PER BIKE (wheel off too!) from our previous "rotator" who just lost our business thanks to this thread. Either way, it's a better investment.

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Originally Posted by TYEster

Well order it all online plus shipping for $191.

IF it in fact will also change my car tires, 1 car tire rotation and the mounting of 2 new sets of tires on both bikes will have more than paid for this thing.

$100 for car rotation (staggered setup w/directional tires)
$60 PER BIKE (wheel off too!) from our previous "rotator" who just lost our business thanks to this thread. Either way, it's a better investment.

Hey, I don't have the coupon but if you can get the numbers off that coupon you may be able to get 20% off! Plus the parts are cheaper in the store bro!

[TYEster]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Hey, I don't have the coupon but if you can get the numbers off that coupon you may be able to get 20% off! Plus the parts are cheaper in the store bro!

Already ordered, unless I can take the coupon code and shipping invoice receipt into the store...

Will try.

[HRCNICK11]

The top 90 degree part I welded onto mine the 4 bolts just did not hold it still. I also have a large bar that slides up and down in the middle above to lever against. I have rim savers from motion pro that I used between the clamps and the rim. I also have 3 motion pro large levers 12 inch wheels suck with out them. Napa sells wheel weights and tire remover lube. The lube makes 17s simple.

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Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

The top 90 degree part I welded onto mine the 4 bolts just did not hold it still. I also have a large bar that slides up and down in the middle above to lever against. I have rim savers from motion pro that I used between the clamps and the rim. I also have 3 motion pro large levers 12 inch wheels suck with out them. Napa sells wheel weights and tire remover lube. The lube makes 17s simple.

Sweet, thanks! I normally use dish soap and water in a spray bottle. A lot of people swear by WD-40 but that sounds sketchy to me... I might go with the tire lube idea, thanks! Btw I'm picking up the rim savers and wheel weights tomorrow!