changing tires on the rear

[Lindsaym151]

Hey guys,
Had 2 flats on my BABY today .
Both on the rear passenger side(side by side).
Whats the procedure to remove , replace , install new tires and tubes?
I have the rim with the locking rims. I have new tires and tubes ready to go!
Need to know what special tools are needed!
Thanks
Lindsay

 

[yolner]

I'd take them to the tire shop and let them deal with it in their cage. Those lock ring wheels give me the willies.

 

[Recovry4x4]

1) Jack up truck and support on suitable structure. Block and chock tires[HR][/HR]2) Remove 1 1/2" nuts[HR][/HR]3) Remove outer tire [HR][/HR]4) Remove 13/16" square thimbles [HR][/HR]5) Remove inner tire [HR][/HR]6) Transport these, replacement tire and tubes to a truck tire shop and have them swapped. [HR][/HR]7) Reverse procedure to install

 

[porkysplace]

Lock Ring Remover
Bead Breaking Wedge
Mount and Demount Spoon
Slide Hammer Bead Breaker, 48 In for stubborn ones
http://www.grainger.com/product/KEN-TOOL-Tire-Inflation-Cage-2WFK1 safety cage

This should set you back about $1500 to do it safely with the proper tools.

 

[Tow4]

After you get the wheels off the truck, take them to the big truck tire store and let them change them. It's a PIA on the best day.

 

[wreckerman893]

My TD (Tire Dude) charges me 25 bucks to repair a super single (35 if it needs an O-ring)......I consider that reason enough to let him do it.
If the tires will hold air long enough to get it to the shop I'd let them do that dirty work too.
I mounted/dismounted and repaired/replaced a lot of them when I was in the Army. Since I retired I find that avoiding stress and heavy lifting serves me well.
Your mileage may vary.

 

[jasonjc]

I find that heavy lifting reduces my stress I guess I'm weird. When my back is sore I like changing tires (11r22.5) at work. I do have a machine, but you still have to do a lot of heavy lifting. I do my military tires at home also.

 

[Karl kostman]

I take them off the truck with no problem what so ever then I take them to the tire shop to do the changing, new tubes, valve stems what ever is needed. Pick them up and reinstall on the truck and all is good!
KK

 

[rustystud]

It is a good skill to have. The ability to change out your own tires, but the amount of time and physical exertion needed is not worth it for me at this time in my life. I need to change out 6 tires right now. So I will be taking them in my little trailer down to the local truck tire dealer and have their young bucks (with good strong backs) change them out for me. Thus completing the cycle of life !

 

[rosco]

There is quite a knack to changing tires - that is besides doing it correctly, and safely, at the same time. At the present rates, it will probably take about 8 changes, to pay for your tools. I said 8, but sometimes you might have to do some over, because you didn't do it right, missed the leak, pinched the tube, etc. I do mine in self defense, especially lock rings with tubes, because quite a few of the kids don't do them right either. As for safety, Firestone put out a bulletin, on how to do it "safely". Good to check it out. If it seems like the job is a whole lot of work, your not doing it right yet (that's different then doing it correctly). The best thing I can say to help, is use tire grease - Ascot makes some - its a vegiatible based soap. And chain a loop around that lock ring, @ 180*, running it through the holes in the wheel, when you air it up. Take care, and good luck!

 

[donnerwetter58]

A hydraulic bead breaker will save lots of back breaking labor. Breaking the bead is the difficult part. Once broken, the rest is a piece of cake.
Take in all the safety advice above as well.

 

[frank8003]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?131551-TM-9-2610-200-14-Tires-and-Tubes-dated-2000

 

[Lindsaym151]

Ok! looks like I need to find someone with a Very powerfull impact wrench! I have the trailor , now need to find the closest BIG tire shop!
Thanks guys!

 

[RAYZER]

With a 4' cheater bar on a 1" drive breaker bar, (providing all the L and R studs are on the correct sides), turn the nuts toward the rear of the truck to loosen.

 

[porkysplace]

There is quite a knack to changing tires - that is besides doing it correctly, and safely, at the same time. At the present rates, it will probably take about 8 changes, to pay for your tools. I said 8, but sometimes you might have to do some over, because you didn't do it right, missed the leak, pinched the tube, etc. I do mine in self defense, especially lock rings with tubes, because quite a few of the kids don't do them right either. As for safety, Firestone put out a bulletin, on how to do it "safely". Good to check it out. If it seems like the job is a whole lot of work, your not doing it right yet (that's different then doing it correctly). The best thing I can say to help, is use tire grease - Ascot makes some - its a vegiatible based soap. And chain a loop around that lock ring, @ 180*, running it through the holes in the wheel, when you air it up. Take care, and good luck!

If the lock ring isn't seated properly or wore it will rip a chain apart . I've seen a tire cage torn apart at a local Bandage shop.

 

[doghead]

This has been beaten to death but, here is a fun video to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnyh78wjZ1o

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

LIFE & DEATH,
It's in the Tires & Wheels.

It's YOUR choice.

 

[fasttruck]

Lottsa never seize on the thimbles and lug nuts when you put it back on if you ever plan to take this apart again in this life time. pix of tire shop attached. use a clip on chuck with long hose to inflate tires. Problems with unscheduled disassembly during reinflation frequently caused by rust
on complonents or sprunbg/cracked lock rings. valve goees in to face side of rim lock ring is on.

 

[Wildchild467]

My dad and I have changed lots of deuce tires over the years on both of our trucks. Remove the valve core is step number one. A big slide hammer is good to break the bead down. The tires that have been on the rims for 50 years are the ones that can be trouble, so they require more work to break down. After you get the bead broken, a pair of very large screw drivers can be used to get the ring off. After that the tire, tube and liner will come off. Note which way the stem is pointing when you take the tire off the rim. Take the liner out of the tire and then pull the tube out. Patch the tube, make sure the inside of the tire is clean. MAKE SURE THE RIM IS CLEAN AND MAKE SURE THE LOCK RING IS CLEAN. BE PICKY ON THIS PART. Assemble the tire, tube and liner assembly back on the rim noting which way the valve core is facing. Put the lock ring on. Make sure it looks fully seated. Lube the beads up with tire bead lubricant. Get a clip on air chuck that can allow you to fill the tire from a remote location. Air it up until the bead seats and then let the air completely out. Then air the tire back up to the correct air pressure. After that you should be good to go. You have to use caution with split rims, but these are not the widow maker ones where you can see if the ring is locked or not. These are not bad to do, you just have to use your head, that’s all. If something does not look right, stop and investigate. Just use your head. if you have any question on your ability, pay somebody to do it.

 

[rustystud]

There is quite a knack to changing tires - that is besides doing it correctly, and safely, at the same time. At the present rates, it will probably take about 8 changes, to pay for your tools. I said 8, but sometimes you might have to do some over, because you didn't do it right, missed the leak, pinched the tube, etc. I do mine in self defense, especially lock rings with tubes, because quite a few of the kids don't do them right either. As for safety, Firestone put out a bulletin, on how to do it "safely". Good to check it out. If it seems like the job is a whole lot of work, your not doing it right yet (that's different then doing it correctly). The best thing I can say to help, is use tire grease - Ascot makes some - its a vegiatible based soap. And chain a loop around that lock ring, @ 180*, running it through the holes in the wheel, when you air it up. Take care, and good luck!

Just working with a 200Ibs tire will wear you out ! even if your doing it right ! This isn't a car tire where talking about here. Our bus tires weigh in at over 300Ibs so I know what I'm talking about here. If your still young with a good back maybe it isn't so bad, but for those of use who dream of being 50 again it is a lot of work.