Preload Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I get the old irons out and then think f*ck it off to the tyre chap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted July 24, 2014 Moderator Share Posted July 24, 2014 Dumb question but in the absence of the above would 2 in one oil be ok? no, do you really want your wheel rim spinning inside the tyre? oil also breaks down rubber, that's why we have nitrile rubber for those special applications.(ask Kev about those special applications) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Doh! Maybe I should refrain from posting when half asleep! Ky then??? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 I get the old irons out and then think f*ck it off to the tyre chap. See post #5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preload Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I meant what i'd do. I cant see a reason to struggle when its so cheap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I meant what i'd do. I cant see a reason to struggle when its so cheap. Just spent nearly 2 hours doing my front tyre! Bastard bit me 5 times, tools covered in blood and more flesh exposed than a good night out. I'll pay someone else to fit the rear one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 But I did get the brake pads changed while it was off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacha Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 The shop I had replace my tires pinched the rear inner tube and I ended up with a flat. Luckily she's just a little bike and I'll be doing my own tires from now on. At least then I'll only have myself to blame. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Perhaps I should invest in the proper tools?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted July 30, 2014 Moderator Share Posted July 30, 2014 The last time I tried to take a tyre off was over 25 years ago, it hurt and I still have the a scars. It isn't something I would even contemplate now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted July 30, 2014 Moderator Share Posted July 30, 2014 Just spent nearly 2 hours doing my front tyre! Bastard bit me 5 times, tools covered in blood and more flesh exposed than a good night out. I'll pay someone else to fit the rear one!! some tyres are easier than others. BT45's are a bugger to fit, yet the moped ones I more or less put them on by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 good set of tyre levers and plenty of the slippy stuff & some elbow grease I also got some of these off ebay a must if you have alloys http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321288331820?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I'm glad I did it myself but any future tyres can be done at the garage. Blood worked quite well as a lubricant, though wouldn't necessarily recommend it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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