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jdw1 · 03-03-2022, 04:41 PM

I haven’t read every post, I did get onto page two and a gentleman suggested using either to get a tie to mount up, I would strongly recommend you not doing this, I fellow trucker friend did this and it went terribly wrong, he lost some use of his left arm, part of the left side of his face! It was not pretty! Just FYI!

I did all of my tires on my trucks for over 20 years while I was trucking for myself, it can be done, just be careful, you are dealing with a dangerous situation!

Jmo

Unplanned Tourist · 03-03-2022, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jdw1

I haven’t read every post, I did get onto page two and a gentleman suggested using either to get a tie to mount up, I would strongly recommend you not doing this, I fellow trucker friend did this and it went terribly wrong, he lost some use of his left arm, part of the left side of his face! It was not pretty! Just FYI!

I did all of my tires on my trucks for over 20 years while I was trucking for myself, it can be done, just be careful, you are dealing with a dangerous situation!

Jmo

That may have been me suggesting either. Like I said, it's not for the faint of heart. If you watched the YouTube video I attached, you may have noticed he touched it off from the side with long stick with a burning rag on the end.

Just simply airing up a truck tire can be deadly if it happens to come off the rim.

If someone attempts a large (or even small) tire change, I suggest they do their homework first. I have been around when dynamite was used to blow up beaver dams, and there's another something to be careful with.

BoJango · 03-04-2022, 03:58 AM

I'm quite sure the OP will decide for himself it really is worth saving $100 or ultimately paying more.

Over the years several people have suffered bodily injury while attempting to do even minor jobs such as removing a radiator cap, closing a door while leaving a finger partially between the door and door post.
Many years ago a guy in Moultrie, Georgia was attempting to air up a large tire on a split rim. The lock ring wasn't installed properly. The lock ring popped off and took the guys head up into the air. But others learned a hard lesson and to my knowledge, no one there has done it improperly since. There were tire cages available to prevent such mistakes.
There have been a lot of dangerous jobs done with no one getting injured. Now the OP knows to take every precaution possible to accomplish the job. It sure would be easier to have a qualified shop do the task.

Homeby5 · 03-04-2022, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BoJango

I'm quite sure the OP will decide for himself it really is worth saving $100 or ultimately paying more.

Over the years several people have suffered bodily injury while attempting to do even minor jobs such as removing a radiator cap, closing a door while leaving a finger partially between the door and door post.
Many years ago a guy in Moultrie, Georgia was attempting to air up a large tire on a split rim. The lock ring wasn't installed properly. The lock ring popped off and took the guys head up into the air. But others learned a hard lesson and to my knowledge, no one there has done it improperly since. There were tire cages available to prevent such mistakes.
There have been a lot of dangerous jobs done with no one getting injured. Now the OP knows to take every precaution possible to accomplish the job. It sure would be easier to have a qualified shop do the task.

You seem to be assuming that it is a forgone conclusion I will "ultimately pay more" by doing this work myself. Maybe, maybe not. Every physical activity in life has risks. I have always worked with my hands. Engine work, transmission changes, construction, etc...
But yeah...my body has suffered. Had my 21st surgery 4 weeks ago on my rotator cuff.
I feel that part of the RV lifestyle is being able to fix most things yourself...unless you can afford to pay someone else.

yeloduster · 03-04-2022, 06:23 AM

Those still posting on this thread giving advice apparently haven't been reading the thread. The OP had automobile/pickup truck type wheels on trailers. He bought a bead breaker/tire dismounting tool from Harbor Freight. He successfully changed his tires and is contemplating doing some more trailer tires now that he has the tools.

He didn't say if he hurt himself in the process!

Congrats Homeby5. I admire those who 'can do'.

OldracerJim · 03-04-2022, 06:55 AM

Just call a mobile RV tire guy. One a trip last year I had a low pressure warning so pulled over, called Coach-Net and a guy showed up 30 minutes later. He pulled both tires off the right rear, found the problem was a leaking stem extender on the inner tire but used two pry bars to take both tires off to inspect the interior for heat damage. Used the bars to put them back on in less than one hour. Those guys are great.

Dana Anderso · 03-04-2022, 03:08 PM

Try a high school auto shop class. They turn wheel drums and easy stuff like that. You may only have to pay”donate” a small amount.

sibe · 03-05-2022, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by yeloduster

Those still posting on this thread giving advice apparently haven't been reading the thread. The OP had automobile/pickup truck type wheels on trailers. He bought a bead breaker/tire dismounting tool from Harbor Freight. He successfully changed his tires and is contemplating doing some more trailer tires now that he has the tools.

He didn't say if he hurt himself in the process!

Congrats Homeby5. I admire those who 'can do'.

good point.. if you have the will you can find a way...

my only conclusions about DIY quests ( I am a DIY junkie): you never stop learning and work smarter not harder...life is short...time wasted can not be replaced...