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Tyre changing
« on: 17 December 2018, 17:08:08 »

My dead Astra hs 4 stud wheels and my Astra estate 5 stud wheels. I am trying to swap the tyres from one to t'other, but, as expected, find it difficult. I have 2 long tyre levers and a hammerable bead breaker, but in vain. Am I wasting my time, or is there a special technique?
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #1 on: 17 December 2018, 17:33:34 »

My dead Astra hs 4 stud wheels and my Astra estate 5 stud wheels. I am trying to swap the tyres from one to t'other, but, as expected, find it difficult. I have 2 long tyre levers and a hammerable bead breaker, but in vain. Am I wasting my time, or is there a special technique?


Yes to both questions.


You need someone to show how to do it. And then when you've got your breath back, find someone with a machine and give them a drink to do them for you
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #2 on: 17 December 2018, 17:46:44 »

Those steel beads are fickin tight on the rim. That's why they come off with a pop and go on with a bang.
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #3 on: 17 December 2018, 17:49:58 »

I've heard of people breaking the bead by driving over them, but I've tried & failed. Just take them to a tyre bay when it's quiet armed with beer tokens  :y :y
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #4 on: 17 December 2018, 18:02:51 »

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tyre+removal+at+home

 :y :y Not sure about the trolly jack & tie down strap method ..... looked far too easy  ???
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #5 on: 17 December 2018, 18:34:52 »

let's not forget that Terry got exactly the same answers the last time he asked this question.....
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #6 on: 17 December 2018, 19:16:48 »

For what it costs surely it,s less of a faff to take to a local tyre shop. :-\
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #7 on: 17 December 2018, 20:24:57 »

For what it costs surely it,s less of a faff to take to a local tyre shop. :-\
That's for sure. But if I had discovered a safe way of doing it when I last enquired, this time it would be easy. I like the look of those two methods using jacks. I see those lads use neat soap solution, Ajax seems popular.
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #8 on: 17 December 2018, 21:56:05 »

Length of strong timber - 3x3 x two metres type of thing. Lay one end on the tyre, just shy of where it meets the rim. Drive a vehicle of your choice up the length of timber and it should break the bead. flip wheel over and repeat. Then lever the tyre off.
Several youtube videos can be viewed using this method.
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« Reply #9 on: 17 December 2018, 22:18:18 »

Length of strong timber - 3x3 x two metres type of thing. Lay one end on the tyre, just shy of where it meets the rim. Drive a vehicle of your choice up the length of timber and it should break the bead. flip wheel over and repeat. Then lever the tyre off.
Several youtube videos can be viewed using this method.
Make sure you set up a camera to video these attempts, I could do with a good laugh.
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #10 on: 17 December 2018, 23:12:39 »

Length of strong timber - 3x3 x two metres type of thing. Lay one end on the tyre, just shy of where it meets the rim. Drive a vehicle of your choice up the length of timber and it should break the bead. flip wheel over and repeat. Then lever the tyre off.
Several youtube videos can be viewed using this method.
Make sure you set up a camera to video these attempts, I could do with a good laugh.


Yeah, me too.


I have changed tyres with levers and breaking the beads manually, and I won't be doing it again.
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #11 on: 18 December 2018, 00:02:10 »

Take it to the tyre shop,end of, messing around like that could cost you a finger or two, I know of real nasty accidents down this road unfortunately.
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #12 on: 18 December 2018, 07:20:00 »

I changed tyres on my cars like that for years. Ive given up now because my legs are too wrecked for the strain of fitting the new tyres.
I was tempted to take it up again the other week though  when the price of fitting 4 tyres to my Omega had risen to £50.  ::)
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #13 on: 18 December 2018, 07:39:47 »

£12.50 each :o

That's outrageous... although the £2.50 saving per tyre won't cover the fuel to get there :D
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Re: Tyre changing
« Reply #14 on: 18 December 2018, 12:11:03 »

My local tyre dealers who I have used for over 30 years swop my tyres & wheels over for a drink £5.00 & seem very happy with that.
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