tire changing with no tools - has anyone here done

blackdogbrian · 06-02-2011, 09:12 PM

Hi guys,
saw the link to in the tire section
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=16063

have any of our guys actually done it this way?
looks like that is on more of a lighter bike - is this possible for a nomad with a car tire?

cactusjack · 06-02-2011, 11:14 PM

I attempted it once. Went to Harbor Freight and bought 10 lashing straps. You really have to cinch the tires up tight. Got frustrated and used the tire irons instead.

**ringadingh** · 06-03-2011, 07:42 AM

Although I posted that a while ago, Ive never tried it myself. I use tire irons, and protect the edge of the rim with pieces of a plastic jug. I can usually have the tires off and back on within about fifteen minutes.

macmac · 06-03-2011, 08:34 AM

It might work, you could be the first to try it with a CT.

coot · 06-03-2011, 11:51 AM

I have used this method twice for the front tire with good results. No tire irons, no soap, and no plastic rim protectors needed. I'm sure it would work as well if mounting MC tire on rear. The only way it could be easier is if my wife would remove the old tire.
Was unsuccessful mounting CT on rear. You must pull the beads tight together to make this method work. Unable to pull them tight enough so I gave up and used tire irons to finish.

06-02-2011, 09:12 PM	#1
blackdogbrian Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 384	tire changing with no tools - has anyone here done Hi guys, saw the link to in the tire section http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=16063 have any of our guys actually done it this way? looks like that is on more of a lighter bike - is this possible for a nomad with a car tire? __________________ Cheers, Brian 2004 1500fi - Blue and Grey Ultra Nomad - In progress CMC#12065 - Edmonton Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-02-2011, 11:14 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	tire changing with no tools - has anyone here done I attempted it once. Went to Harbor Freight and bought 10 lashing straps. You really have to cinch the tires up tight. Got frustrated and used the tire irons instead. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-03-2011, 07:42 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	tire changing with no tools - has anyone here done Although I posted that a while ago, Ive never tried it myself. I use tire irons, and protect the edge of the rim with pieces of a plastic jug. I can usually have the tires off and back on within about fifteen minutes. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-03-2011, 08:34 AM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	tire changing with no tools - has anyone here done It might work, you could be the first to try it with a CT. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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06-03-2011, 11:51 AM	#5
coot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft Pierce, Florida Posts: 113	tire changing with no tools - has anyone here done I have used this method twice for the front tire with good results. No tire irons, no soap, and no plastic rim protectors needed. I'm sure it would work as well if mounting MC tire on rear. The only way it could be easier is if my wife would remove the old tire. Was unsuccessful mounting CT on rear. You must pull the beads tight together to make this method work. Unable to pull them tight enough so I gave up and used tire irons to finish. __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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