I bought new trailer tires for my boat and am trying to figure out if I can put the new ones on myself. Is this possible with laymen tools.
2007-04-15 06:19:08 · 11 answers · asked by William H 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Dish soap and water. NOT GREASE.
2007-04-15 06:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though I am not suggesting anyone take after my backyard mechanics, no, it is quite easy.
Take a truck and back over the deflated tire, have someone watching to make sure you don't back over the rim. This will break the bead. That's the easy part. Use the flat edge of the crow bar to get the tire off.
Now take your new tire, lay at an angle to the rim and force it on, this can be some work, especially truck tires.
Use bead sealer or soap and water around the bead. Inflate the tire and watch your eyes.
2007-04-15 06:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by Michael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a challenge. You'll need 2 flat head screwdrivers and a hammer to break the bead. You need a good air compressor that can move a lot of air. Be careful, the rims are thin and bend easily. I had to do it a few weeks back and it took me longer than with car wheels. That was with 12 inch rims, the larger rims are easier. Looking back I think I would have rather bought the rim/tire assembly but where was the fun in that. Good luck.
2007-04-15 06:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a split-rim you better be really careful. In fact, most places that fix split-rims put them in a steel cage before inflating them. If they're not set just right, they can kill you in a flash. They can explode.
If they aren't split rims you can do it yourself, but you might want to look for a small tire changer, check out 'HarborFreight' at www.harborfreight.com - they have a small one for about $50.
You can do it with layman's tools, but there are 'tire irons'. Once you bust the bead, you might be able to get them off. Have you ever changed a bicycle tire? It's way tougher than that.
If you use screwdrivers, you could easily puncture the tire or the tube. Or you could make a weak spot in the bead. They aren't wide enough.
2007-04-15 06:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 05:45:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It ain't easy. You can do it with bars and a sledgehammer, but even if you get them off and pry the new ones on, the bead might not seat with out the special strap the tire guys use. I've done it, but I'd still spend the ten bucks to let the tire place put them on. They should be balanced anyway.
2007-04-15 07:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is if you have some way of securing the wheel & breaking the bead. Then you could stand on one side of the tire & pry up on the opposit side. To install purchase some CV Boot Grease & place a coating around the bead. Hopefully you have a good compressor & the tire will seat to the rim.
Good Luck. . .
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2007-04-15 06:26:10 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its very possible to do it. if you know what you are doing and have the right tools. if you don't. save yourself a lot if time and aggravation by simply taking the trailer to a tire shop or taking the tires and wheels off the trialer and taking them to the tire shop its a little cheaper that way.
2007-04-15 11:58:05 · answer #8 · answered by revell j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very easy go for it for a big rig leave it to the pro's
2007-04-15 06:22:49 · answer #9 · answered by cmo5519 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a lot of grease & a hullofan arm, sure.
2007-04-15 06:22:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋