Grim.Badger 15 Posted July 13, 2006 Is it possible to change tyres at home or do you need loads of expensive machinery? I know they can't be balanced but I'm just looking to take the tyre off my spare so I can recondition the wheel; although I suppose if it goes well I may try the other wheels and so will need to take the tyres off them Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanallen 528 2 Cars Posted July 13, 2006 you can do it with 2 crow bars ive seen it done on tractors by my 70 yearold grandad!!! mind your fingers!! and get valves fitted profesionly because there a biatch. just to add to this youll probly make a mess of your alloys by leavering the tyres. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted July 13, 2006 It's a royal PITA and without and airline I think you will be hard pressed to get the replaced tyre to 'pop' over the lip of the rim. Just take it to a tyre place and I'm sure they would only charge you a few quid to remove them... if not go to the next place! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd_andy 2 Posted July 13, 2006 Seriously not worth the hassle! There is a thick steel band round the tyres so its difficult to lever them off. Stop being a tight arse and get them down to the tyre place! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitchass 205 0 Posted July 13, 2006 Spoons!!!! When i used to change my own tyres i used two or three spoons to lever it off. Although this was on my push bike!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j-16 1 Posted July 13, 2006 Don't do it! It's very dificult. Much easier on a tractor! Take them to ATS - only £2 a wheel ish to have them removed or £6 to have them swapped. They'll fit tyres bought elsewhere aswell such as MyTyres- the only place i could find who would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim.Badger 15 Posted July 13, 2006 Alright, didn't think it was worth it. I'm just tight and was wondering if it could be done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted July 14, 2006 Anyone got or tried a manual tyre post? wondered bout getting one for a while as i'm always changing tyres!! Look a PITA to use and would perobably wreck rims!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banjo 1 Posted July 14, 2006 Take them to your local quickfit with a bit of loose change in your pocket and they'll do it for that, works for me! Its called the coffee fund. Ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanallen 528 2 Cars Posted July 14, 2006 my local selector tyre accept cakes!!?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
