De mounting tires

[desertrunner]

Anyone got a pro tip for de mounting tires? Trying to pre game the info before the bead locks show up. I have a hi lift that I can use maybe?

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[TrailHunter]

Anyone got a pro tip for de mounting tires? Trying to pre game the info before the bead locks show up. I have a hi lift that I can use maybe?

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Are you just trying to remove the tpms?

 

[desertrunner]

No my beadlocks should be here in 3 weeks was just gonna take the old wheels off and mount the beadlocks in my garage but never tore down wheels before

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[TrailHunter]

No my beadlocks should be here in 3 weeks was just gonna take the old wheels off and mount the beadlocks in my garage but never tore down wheels before

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Got it.. Here is how I broke the bead: 4x4 block with a short 2x4 screwed at one end.... strap around the 4x4 and hooked to the jack... then pump the jack...

 

[Seahawkfan]

Got it.. Here is how I broke the bead: 4x4 block with a short 2x4 screwed at one end.... strap around the 4x4 and hooked to the jack... then pump the jack...

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Pretty clever...:thumb: Last time (1992) I did it I used my 72 240Z to drive up on the tire. It worked but it was a long day.

 

[wayoflife]

Got it.. Here is how I broke the bead: 4x4 block with a short 2x4 screwed at one end.... strap around the 4x4 and hooked to the jack... then pump the jack...

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Damn son, that's clever! :thumb:

 

[wayoflife]

Here's how I typically do it. Well, the de-mounting part of it anyway.

 

[JeepFan]

I've been thinking about getting one of these: There are some videos on youtube you can check out...[h=1]BeadBuster XB-550 HD Tractor Tire, OTR, Heavy Duty Bead Breaker Tool[/h]

 

[wayoflife]

I've been thinking about getting one of these: There are some videos on youtube you can check out...[h=1]BeadBuster XB-550 HD Tractor Tire, OTR, Heavy Duty Bead Breaker Tool[/h]

I've seen it and yes, it looks very cool.

 

[desertrunner]

Here's how I typically do it. Well, the de-mounting part of it anyway.

Ok cool that's the vid I was thinking of using the hi lift. Is there a reason to do it right by the valve stem?
I think breaking the bead shouldn't be too bad with the block or the hi lift but how the hell do you get the wheel out? I'm assuming a crow bar or 2 and lots of pulling? Haha

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[wayoflife]

Ok cool that's the vid I was thinking of using the hi lift. Is there a reason to do it right by the valve stem?
I think breaking the bead shouldn't be too bad with the block or the hi lift but how the hell do you get the wheel out? I'm assuming a crow bar or 2 and lots of pulling? Haha

It's just a starting point. And yes, you can use a couple of pry bars or big ass screwdrivers (sometimes 3) to remove the tire from the wheel. It takes work but I do it all the time.

 

[jesse3638]

Like Eddie has shown I used a high lift jack to break the back bead. Once it was loose I used this bead breaker I got at harbor freight and put ru-glide on the bead to pop it off. It worked great and wasn't hard at all.

https://www.harborfreight.com/tire-...w0YKbIdveWtmHgqj_LKq7BvANTghyJ3BoClncQAvD_BwE

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[CalSgt]

On the opposite side you start your pry bars or tire spoons the bead of the tire needs to be squished down into the drop center of the wheel. That’s the part where the wheel steps down in size. Easiest way is to stand or kneel on the sidewall. If the wheels are aluminum and you care what they look like I would recommend having a tire shop remove the tires for you, if they are steel there is a lot less chance of damage.

Oh yeah... lube the crap out of the tire bead and wheel before you start with the pry bars. A big glob of car wash soap in a small amount of warm water works good