I would like to hear from some folks who have been down the road of changing their own tires.
My first attempt today at mounting a new 25"x11.5"x9" Goodyear Rawhide III on one of Matt O's 9" beadlock rims was a complete no go. Tried to do it manually after warming the tire next to a wood stove and lubing the rim and tire well. Even used a pretty serious tire iron (about 15" long). Wasn't even close to happening even though I had the part of the tire first fit on the rim down in the smallest diameter part of the rim (approaching it from the stem side of the rim). My friend and I just scratched our heads and I said let's just stop before we either hurt ourselves or damage the tire and rim excessively.
Maybe I didn't get the tire warm enough....they were out in 20 degree weather for a few days and only next to the woodburning stove for maybe 20-30 minutes? or maybe we didn't get manly enough with it.? I've changed quite a few tires on motorcycles over the years and knew right away this wasn't even close to going on.
So before I run out and drop some semi-serious money on a tire changing machine like a No-Mar, Coats, etc., I figured I'd ask to see what most of you other members are doing-----or do most folks have them mounted when purchased?
Does anyone know firsthand if a No-Mar Junior Pro model will handle these?
If I have to buy a machine I'd like to get one that will do my car, truck, and motorcycle tires as well as for the Max Buffalo.
My first attempt today at mounting a new 25"x11.5"x9" Goodyear Rawhide III on one of Matt O's 9" beadlock rims was a complete no go. Tried to do it manually after warming the tire next to a wood stove and lubing the rim and tire well. Even used a pretty serious tire iron (about 15" long). Wasn't even close to happening even though I had the part of the tire first fit on the rim down in the smallest diameter part of the rim (approaching it from the stem side of the rim). My friend and I just scratched our heads and I said let's just stop before we either hurt ourselves or damage the tire and rim excessively.
Maybe I didn't get the tire warm enough....they were out in 20 degree weather for a few days and only next to the woodburning stove for maybe 20-30 minutes? or maybe we didn't get manly enough with it.? I've changed quite a few tires on motorcycles over the years and knew right away this wasn't even close to going on.
So before I run out and drop some semi-serious money on a tire changing machine like a No-Mar, Coats, etc., I figured I'd ask to see what most of you other members are doing-----or do most folks have them mounted when purchased?
Does anyone know firsthand if a No-Mar Junior Pro model will handle these?
If I have to buy a machine I'd like to get one that will do my car, truck, and motorcycle tires as well as for the Max Buffalo.
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