I didn't say it was the easiest. I said it works good. You sweat a bit doing it
but what the hell For several of us its not the cost of changing the tires that
was the issue it was the hassle of it. This just seemed like an easy way to get
tires done when you wanted them done. Also you don't have to worry about the
local "Billie Bob" trashing
out a set of factory March wheels. If you want to change your own tires this is
the "Full hot setup". Some may not think its worth the hassle. All I know is
that
for what we are doing it perfect.
Mike B. TLS#1
Ajstratton@aol.com wrote:
> Ya really gotta NEED to change a tire with one of those jobbies!!
> I remember a long time ago, (like when I had hair and didn't HAVE to call
> anyone sir...) spending a weekend paying back some favors for a sponsor. It
> was a two day FF/IT Enduro weekend at Pueblo, CO. The machine works great
> for those nice soft flexible FF slicks, But when it came to street tires on
> narrow wheels, life was really rough. Bet I mounted 100 tires that weekend.
> And that was before the modern "R" tires!! Some of the newer tires can be a
> pain with shop mounting equipment. With those memories still there, I smile
> as I pay the man to mount my tires in the July heat, and have plenty of
> spares. But, If you absolutely insist on doing it yourself the Coates
> machine is the tool.
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