Removing a single front tire?

[BillP2]

Left front tire on my JD 5055D is flat. I can use the front-end loader to "raise" the front tires off the ground so I can remove the offending flat tire.

Will the front-end loader keep the front elevated while I get the tire to shop for repair, or do I need to put car jacks (I have two 3T jacks) or a tree stump or something else to keep the left side elevated?

I am concerned that the hydraulics will bleed down.

Thanks in advance.

 

[ultrarunner]

Left front tire on my JD 5055D is flat. I can use the front-end loader to "raise" the front tires off the ground so I can remove the offending flat tire.

Will the front-end loader keep the front elevated while I get the tire to shop for repair, or do I need to put car jacks (I have two 3T jacks) or a tree stump or something else to keep the left side elevated?

I am concerned that the hydraulics will bleed down.

Thanks in advance.

I think most use hydraulics to lift for tire changes.

You can always block the axle

 

[duramaxsky]

Even if it bleeds down it will raise it right back up.

 

[newbury]

C'mon - be safe, levitate it however you want but rely on something that will keep it that high. Car jacks, blocks of wood, solid concrete blocks.

 

[ericm979]

Put a stand under it. The hydraulics will leak down. Tire shops always take longer than you think.

 

[jyoutz]

Left front tire on my JD 5055D is flat. I can use the front-end loader to "raise" the front tires off the ground so I can remove the offending flat tire.

Will the front-end loader keep the front elevated while I get the tire to shop for repair, or do I need to put car jacks (I have two 3T jacks) or a tree stump or something else to keep the left side elevated?

I am concerned that the hydraulics will bleed down.

Thanks in advance.

I raise with the loader, then block with a jackstand.

 

[Ken]

I raise with the loader, then block with a jackstand.

Just bought a new front tire for 4520 and it cost more than a set 2 years ago. 10X16.5 X8 ply new price 304.32 then all state taxes fees to get rid of the old tire Local tire dealer still the best price and appreciated the loyalty. of useing him.
be careful looking on e-bay after paying for cheaper tires then a note the delivery is 30 to 45 days into the future.
ken

 

[jyoutz]

Just bought a new front tire for 4520 and it cost more than a set 2 years ago. 10X16.5 X8 ply new price 304.32 then all state taxes fees to get rid of the old tire Local tire dealer still the best price and appreciated the loyalty. of useing him.
be careful looking on e-bay after paying for cheaper tires then a note the delivery is 30 to 45 days into the future.
ken

The last tractor tires I bought were at a local truck and heavy equipment tire dealer.

 

[dstig1]

Raise with loader, car jack stand under the axle by the offending wheel. Easy peasy

 

[ultrarunner]

Yes... looks like prices are up but no surprise

 

[462]

Just did it earlier this month. Couple concrete blocks and some scrap 2x6s.

 

[oosik]

I use jack stands.

 

[BLSXJ]

definitely block the axle.

if you let it dangle... and remove one tire... the axle will pivot up (smacking my knuckles) when you remove the one tire

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

In agreement with the above.... take the minute to put jack stands under it.

 

[BillP2]

Thank all for replies.

Put the jack stand under it, removed the offending tire, got it repaired and re-installed.

Worked perfectly...no blood or curse words.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Well, there you go! Good job!