[Healeys] tire remover

[Mirek Sharp]

You guys are missing out on all the fun.  I still take pride in dismounting tires with tire levers (not screwdrivers!) and mounting them with a bit of lubricant and a rubber mallet.  It only needs to be done every 2-5 years, so efficiency is not an issue (I’d feel differently if I did it for a living).  I can control the operation better doing it by hand and better preserve the finish on my painted rims, and in the pauses between wheels, I can reflect on the generations of vintage/classic sports car and motorcycle owners that preceded me who did this way because they could not afford tire changers.  It’s an old car and for me, part of the charm is doing as much as I can old school (with regard for with safe practice and preservation of the car).

 

Best,  Mirek

 

 

From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJ8Healeys
Sent: September-06-16 7:26 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] tire remover

 

I haven't been following this thread and it may already have been mentioned, but before installing the tube in the tire it's good idea to sprinkle talcum/baby powder liberally inside the tire, spread it around, and shake out the excess.  The powder lubricates between the tube and the tire.  Allen Hendrix (Hendrix Wire Wheel) always does that before he mounts a tire.

 

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

Havelock, NC  

 

 

From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard Ewald
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2016 9:27 PM
To: Richard Kahn
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] tire remover

 

Back when I was mounting tires on wire wheels I always mounted the wheel on the changer outside of the wheel up.

If you are installing tubes, you will need a band over the ends of the spokes.

You will also need to break both beads loose unless you want to struggle.

inflate the tube just a bit, this will make inserting it much easier.

Protip, once the tube is installed and the tire remounted, pull the Shrader valve, and inflate the tube to about 15 PSI and let it air out.  Then do it again to about 20-25 PSI.  Then install the Shrader  valve and inflate.Doing this this will allow the tube to work out any wrinkles which can cause a tube failure.  

Rick

 

On Sun, Sep 4, 2016 at 4:36 PM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey at hotmail.com> wrote:

I purchased a tire remover and mounter from Harbor Freight. I have not tried it yet and I was wondering if anyone has used one on wire wheels. It looks like it could work if I put the wheel with the outside hub down on the unit. I will practice on an old wire wheel and tire before I try it on my chromes. (I need to put tubes on the wheels as I am constantly losing air and over the years, I have had to replace many spokes) Is there any advise?

Rich Kahn


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