who has a tire changer?--deej?
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RE: who has a tire changer?--deej?
I've considered building or buying a tire changer or stand of some sort, but I can't let go of my tried and true, 16 gallon 90 wt Pennsoilbucket. It doubles as a trash can when not being used for a tire changer, so it doesn't take up extra room in the shop. It's the perfect height too. I place a towel over the edge of the barrell to protect the spokes and go to town. Works like a champ. And it keeps me in practice for the inevitable trailside fix.
Bill Dragoo
Norman, Ok.
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Bill Dragoo
Norman, Ok.
331
#13
RE: who has a tire changer?--deej?
Bill that is also an awesome solution...and cheap too...
Here is a link to the Equal powder i mentioned above.
http://www.imiproducts.com/equal/index.aspx
I use the drop in bags and they work great.
Here is a link to the Equal powder i mentioned above.
http://www.imiproducts.com/equal/index.aspx
I use the drop in bags and they work great.
#14
RE: who has a tire changer?--deej?
here's mine. i think it's a 40 gallon grease can. i just glued a rubber hose to the rim of the can to protect the spokes. it's the perfect height for me and i'm 5'10".
cheap too. i picked the can and hose up at a friends garage. total cost?$0.00
cheap too. i picked the can and hose up at a friends garage. total cost?$0.00
#15
RE: who has a tire changer?--deej?
Sorry guys I was out of town for a couple of days. I saw this come across the Blackberry, but had to wait until I got to a computer. Anyway, I bought this one at the shop when I bought the stand, the jackets and other gear. I forget the brand, I keep it at work, since my garage is shrinking as we speak. It works great, but to be honest, I like the 40 gal can better. I am always looking for a way to save space.
#17
RE: who has a tire changer?--deej?
The diameter on deej's is perfect (for the rear) as it allows the spokes to sit at their strongest point, right next to the rim, thanks deej.
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RE: who has a tire changer?--deej?
ORIGINAL: mudjunkie
...i want to try my hand at making a tire change stand, something to help hold the rim steady and prevent damage to the spokes,etc when swapping tires.Someone else I recall rigged one up with wood, that too would be nice to have another look at...
...i want to try my hand at making a tire change stand, something to help hold the rim steady and prevent damage to the spokes,etc when swapping tires.Someone else I recall rigged one up with wood, that too would be nice to have another look at...
http://www.ldrider.ca/techpages/tirechangingtools.htm
marathonman
#19
RE: who has a tire changer?--deej?
ORIGINAL: Dragone#19
I like the diameter of deej's platform. The 40 gal is too narrow/small and if you lean into it, spokes can get bent.
I like the diameter of deej's platform. The 40 gal is too narrow/small and if you lean into it, spokes can get bent.
#20
RE: who has a tire changer?--deej?
that homemade one is so simple and slick....I thank you for posting...getting some great ideas through this thread I thought I had my mind made up to go with tubular steel, but after seeing that I am giving the wooden one 'due consideration as well..wood is just so easy to work with.