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[aaronjb]

Hm, maybe Albs is using something like this along with a stand (or bead breaker machine, also available s/hand on eBay cheap): http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/manual-tyre-machine-changer-bar-alloy-wheels-car-bike-/170712512217

Watch the video and he makes it look easy...

[albitz]

I had a very quick attempt to remove an Astra tyre from its rim the other week, not even an Omega's weight would break the bead from its seat.  Took it to a local tyre shop. 

I was just going to say - most of the videos on YouTube involve driving a car over the tyre to break the bead (so it doesn't seem like you could ever re-use that tyre!), and to put it on again involve repeatedly levering the new tyre on to the wheel with a crowbar.. which seems like a great way to ruin your alloys.

Not to mention you then have to set fire to the tyre to get it to seat on the bead..

Nearly there Aaron.A length of wood,about 6 feet long and at least 3x3. Run length of wood from the ground up onto the tyre,just shy of the edge of the wheel.Drive a vehicle (bigger the better) up the wood to break the bead.Turn wheel over and repeat.Then lever off with tyre levers (use rim protectors).Lever new tyre on.No need to set  fire to anything.Just a good airline to reinflate and pop the bead out onto the rim again.I dont mind doing it as I do it at work (helps pass the time) using a Transit van.
Still need to get them balanced of course.Ive done my own bike tyres for years,and in the last couple of years have started doing my car tyres as well.

[bored bigyin54]

you have go james if u can climb onto an engine you can do this l am jokein

[aaronjb]

Nearly there Aaron.A length of wood,about 6 feet long and at least 3x3. Run length of wood from the ground up onto the tyre,just shy of the edge of the wheel.Drive a vehicle (bigger the better) up the wood to break the bead.Turn wheel over and repeat.Then lever off with tyre levers (use rim protectors).Lever new tyre on.No need to set  fire to anything.Just a good airline to reinflate and pop the bead out onto the rim again.I dont mind doing it as I do it at work (helps pass the time) using a Transit van.
Still need to get them balanced of course.Ive done my own bike tyres for years,and in the last couple of years have started doing my car tyres as well.

I'm presuming you don't re-use the tyres you take off that way? I mean, it wouldn't be so good for swapping winter tyres on & off rims.. I imagine driving over the side of the tyre does nasty things to the internal construction.

I suppose you could always invest in one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TYRE-FITTING-MACHINE-WALK-ROUND-MANUAL-H-D-FANTASTIC-KIT-/170704210408

[albitz]

Onle ever done it to remove tyres which where being slung in the skip.If you have the space,a machine like that could be a good investment over the long term.

[omegod]

I just call my mate who is a mobile kwik fit fitter with a fully equipped van!!

[mantagte]

tried once
tring to break the bead hammer bounced wrong and hit he in the goolies

[Lazydocker]

tried once
tring to break the bead hammer bounced wrong and hit he in the goolies

Sorry, but....

PMSL

[mantagte]

didnt think so at the time

[Lazydocker]

didnt think so at the time

I'm sure I wouldn't either... But I can still picture it though