Remounting front tire

[zzvyb6]

When H-F is 3 miles from home, then it's the go-to in town.

But that's time, fuel, assembling the manual changer, finding a spot to fasten it down to, and still the tire is not yet mounted.
Why not tell him to do what I did: Buy a used Snap-on clamp style tire changer that can even do 8" wheels and enjoy the ride ? The bead breaker alone is worth the money ! Better than forks, especially if the candidate flat tire is ON the tractor !

 

[paulsharvey]

Got lucky. Today I was 0.5 miles from a Mavvis tire, and while waiting on some guys got it remounted, with new valve stem. They didnt have a code for it, so I just have the tech $30 cash, and was done in 15 mins

 

[chim]

Popped one front tire off last Winter while plowing. It stayed on the rim but it was so stiff that the ratchet strap didn't phase it. I used the loader to lift the front, removed the wheel and drove to town. The garage had it back on and aired up real fast for cheap.

 

[airbiscuit]

The deed is done, but the often overlooked task is to make sure the back side of the bead is tucked into the hollow of the rim, so it gives you more room to work with. It's the equivalent of making the diameter of the bead larger.

 

[DJ54]

Baby bites when using tire tools is your best bet. I have 4-5 tire tools, some split rim tools that work great, it doesn't take a big tool to mount even large tractor tires, although I do have some for the really big one's. Splurged a while back and got a set of motorcycle tire tool to do GT tires, haven't used them yet but will soon.

Front garden tractor tires seem to be a bigger PIA to work on than anything. Getting them on & off not so much but getting them to seat. Broke down 5-6 years ago and bought a used bead seater tank. Got frustrated one hot summer day and came in for a drink. Was looking through FaceBook Marketplace for bead seater tanks and a guy had just listed one a few minutes before I started looking for $40. Messaged him and he was just 12 miles away told him I would take it and was on my way.

Came home and aired it up and popped the tire out on the rim in a few minutes, whereas before I spent an hour trying to get it to seat. Well worth the money..!! I've done more than a few for myself, and some for neighbors & friends.

 

[2manyrocks]

FWIW, I think you were right to take it to a shop instead of fighting with it.

I bought the old version of the HF tire changer a couple of years ago, but then added the duckbill mod and a couple of other mods that required welding. It has been handy for changing lawn mower tires, trailer tires, etc., but it has to be anchored someway and by the time you buy all the extra stuff, the money adds up. Plus it's work to change tires.

 

[Oaktree]

Front garden tractor tires seem to be a bigger PIA to work on than anything. Getting them on & off not so much but getting them to seat. Broke down 5-6 years ago and bought a used bead seater tank.

If the tire's on the rim, it's usually pretty easy to get it to seat if you wrap a ratchet strap around the circumference and tighten it up. Usually can get it to seat by wiggling it around a bit. Getting those off/on rim can be a battle at times.

Getting car tires off a rim can be a major PITA. Had a bunch of old ones around (mostly "winter" rims for vehicles I don't have anymore). Transfer station won't accept them on rims, wasn't about to pay $15/wheel to get them done at a garage. Even using pallet forks a lot of those beads didn't want to break, and even once they did was not fun getting the tires off. Man, don't ever want to have to do that again!

 

[Eagle1]

If the tire's on the rim, it's usually pretty easy to get it to seat if you wrap a ratchet strap around the circumference and tighten it up. Usually can get it to seat by wiggling it around a bit. Getting those off/on rim can be a battle at times.

Getting car tires off a rim can be a major PITA. Had a bunch of old ones around (mostly "winter" rims for vehicles I don't have anymore). Transfer station won't accept them on rims, wasn't about to pay $15/wheel to get them done at a garage. Even using pallet forks a lot of those beads didn't want to break, and even once they did was not fun getting the tires off. Man, don't ever want to have to do that again!

Fire no effort at all..... just smoky
Then recycle the rims for some $$$

 

[DJ54]

If the tire's on the rim, it's usually pretty easy to get it to seat if you wrap a ratchet strap around the circumference and tighten it up. Usually can get it to seat by wiggling it around a bit. Getting those off/on rim can be a battle at times.

Getting car tires off a rim can be a major PITA. Had a bunch of old ones around (mostly "winter" rims for vehicles I don't have anymore). Transfer station won't accept them on rims, wasn't about to pay $15/wheel to get them done at a garage. Even using pallet forks a lot of those beads didn't want to break, and even once they did was not fun getting the tires off. Man, don't ever want to have to do that again!

Yep, did that, didn't help the tires were pretty squished and nearly touching in the center. Bounced them a bit to widen them out, then hit it with the bead seater tank, popped it out in an instant. Saves a lot of time and aggravation..!!

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Anyone mentioned starting fluid & a match yet?