Anyone know how to debead a tire?
08-27-2005, 04:07 PM
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Anyone know how to debead a tire?
Im putting my ATs on soon, and that set needs new valvestems. Would it be possible to debead the tire just where the valvestem is, reach in R&I hte valvestem, and somehow, WITHOUT LIGHTER FLUID, reseat the bead? The local place wants $60 to demount a tire, R&I a valvestem, and remount the tire, and that is without balancing.
08-27-2005, 04:12 PM
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just covered the other day
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ghlight=hilift
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ghlight=hilift
08-27-2005, 04:18 PM
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I've used a high lift jack to break the bead before, but be careful, it is easy to ruin the bead, as you really can't tell how much force you are putting on it, and be especialy carefull as high lift jacks are dangerous in general, if it is really stubborn work your way around the tire gradually untill it breaks, breaking the outer bead should give you plenty of room to replace the valve stem, if you can't get it seated agian try wrapping a ratchet strap around the tire to hold it place 
08-27-2005, 04:23 PM
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Uhg no hilift. Im gunna try this with a stock tire jack. I dont have to worry about any pressure in the tire, because the reason i need to replace the stems is a buddy of mine took a pair of snip to them while putting them in storage.
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08-27-2005, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by aowRS
How about going and ripping through those fields like you're known to do on occasion?
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(saw it happen a few thanksgivings ago wheeling with some guys)
08-27-2005, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Gangus2006
I want to actually use the wheel/tire pair. Ive only used them for a month, and 600 miles.
08-27-2005, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnM
$60 a piece? They're high.
There's gotta be a place that'll do it cheaper.
There's gotta be a place that'll do it cheaper.
for $50 i got my tires taken off my old wheels put on new ones and had them mounted and balanced and had my spare plugged up....
08-27-2005, 09:04 PM
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Yes, $60 is way too high, try a different shop. Should be like $15/tire and maybe a few more for the valve stem. Or grab one of these (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=34542) and do it yourself. I just changed out two tires with new valve stems with mine, paid $39 for it on sale.
I once had some snow tires mounted on some old rims at a local gas station. Went in late on a weekend afternoon, just a kid working there. He mounted and balanced the 4 tires and it was going to be $40 or so (about 20 years ago). I asked if they took credit cards and he said yes, but asked how much cash I had. I think I had like $12 with me, so that was what it cost.
I once had some snow tires mounted on some old rims at a local gas station. Went in late on a weekend afternoon, just a kid working there. He mounted and balanced the 4 tires and it was going to be $40 or so (about 20 years ago). I asked if they took credit cards and he said yes, but asked how much cash I had. I think I had like $12 with me, so that was what it cost.
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08-28-2005, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Gangus2006
It is $60 for the 4. But Id also have to pay for balancing.
Stop being cheap or get a Yugo
08-28-2005, 03:41 PM
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You guys are getting ripped a new one. You should NEVER pay more than $15/tire for MOUNTING AND BALANCING.
As I said it cost me $20 to have my 37/12.50/15s mounted on my 15x8 rims, after they took the 35/12.50/15s off for NOTHING and then another $40 to balance all (5) tires.
Total for dismounting old 35/12.50/15s, mounting 37/12.50/15s on the same rims, AND balancing at a truck tire place
$60
If you walk in with "SUCKER" written on your forehead you are going to get SUCKED...as in your money right out of your wallet. (get your head out of the gutter)
As I said it cost me $20 to have my 37/12.50/15s mounted on my 15x8 rims, after they took the 35/12.50/15s off for NOTHING and then another $40 to balance all (5) tires.
Total for dismounting old 35/12.50/15s, mounting 37/12.50/15s on the same rims, AND balancing at a truck tire place
$60
If you walk in with "SUCKER" written on your forehead you are going to get SUCKED...as in your money right out of your wallet. (get your head out of the gutter)
