Deuce Tire Breakdown Assistance

[Recovry4x4]

Folks, I've got my butt handed to me today breaking down deuce tires. I have an Esco bead breaker and breaking the beads is no problem. The problem that has kicked my behind royally is getting the stupid tire over the lip where the ring seats. I got one over it but the one I'm working on now has defeated me for the last hour. Is there a method or secret to getting the tire past that damn lip? I'm furious about this defeat.
Thanks!

 

[ida34]

Are you lubing it up with soapy water? I can't offer any better advice than lube it with soapy water. I have not broken one all the way down since I was in the Army so that was a while ago.

 

[clinto]

I fought and fought with mine and I finally gave up and to work and broke it down with our tire machine. Wish I had some advice.

 

[FMJ]

I just got done with 2 more, ring off, flip tire over break bead, lift rim out....Kenny I need a pic.....



Sorry had to do it....

Is there alot of rust on these rims?

 

[lovebloodhounds]

I broke down two today and it took all day and i also had the same problem , also very tierd and wore out my age is showing . The deuce tires are hard work. sorry i cant help haveing 2 peaple would have helped me.
Kennth

 

[Recovry4x4]

The rims are very nice. I'll have to get a pic in the AM. I'm trying to pull the tire off the rim while the tire is standing up. Should I leave it flat on the ground and lift the rim out of the tire?

 

[FMJ]

Re: RE: Deuce Tire Breakdown Assistance

The rims are very nice. I'll have to get a pic in the AM. I'm trying to pull the tire off the rim while the tire is standing up. Should I leave it flat on the ground and lift the rim out of the tire?

Yes,
I removed the ring, flip the tire over flat on the ground and lift the rim out, the only tricky thing is the valve stem, you need to hold it out horizontally as you lift the rim out.

 

[DavidB]

Break both beads, remove ring and stand upright with valve at six o'clock use foot to kick rim out away from you, top first.Lots of soap all around is what I do.Take a break frustration does not make any easier.Good luck!
DavidB

 

[FMJ]

I've got my 10 bare wheels, they are on their way to the sand blaster tomorrow......

 

[DavidB]

And how is that of help to Kenny?
DavidB

 

[FMJ]

Re: RE: Deuce Tire Breakdown Assistance

And how is that of help to Kenny?
DavidB

Well......

I did all 10 using the method described above.....

Hope that helps....

http://steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=20653

 

[Recovry4x4]

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It got dark on me, I was frustrated and smashed the feces out of my thumb to boot. I'll try again in the morning with some new ideas and a better attitude. Thanks for all the pointers gang.

 

[steelandcanvas]

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It got dark on me, I was frustrated and smashed the feces out of my thumb to boot. I'll try again in the morning with some new ideas and a better attitude. Thanks for all the pointers gang.

Need picture of thumb.

 

[beaubeau]

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OK, after removing ring, breaking the bead on other side of rim . place a 6-8inch square block about the span of the rim, lay rim down on block and let gravity drop tire off rim. Just guide the Valve stem as tire comes off the rim. Most inportant part is to be sure Bead is completely loose and free. Good luck, Phil

 

[Recovry4x4]

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Thanks Phil, that sounds very doable. I have a nice block just perfect for the job.

 

[Alredneck]

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hey kenny sorry to hear about the troubles lubing it up real good helps i used wd40 then used a pick n matock (matock side of course ) to break our beads when we dont have the proper tools but we always have a pioneer rack with tools handy.

 

[Recovry4x4]

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I have many cans of silicone spray I used to use when roping in glass. I'm going to try this first as it makes rubber very slippery. Thanks Captain

 

[beaubeau]

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Recovery4x4 I am old and Slow,I beleive u can use the wood blocks on Tire Side, and let the wheel drop strait dow. Keeping everything even and strait helps so tire does not Bind as it comes off. Good luck, Phil

 

[gimpyrobb]

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Kenny, wish you had called, I was at Ft.Knox not near a pc.

 

[jasonjc]

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Put a big block of wood (short R/R tie) on the floor and drop the tire/wheel on it the wheel will stop on the block and the tire will/should stop on the floor. This is the way my tire guy does it. I also do it that way or like was said above and kinda kick it out. Maybe crane truck should of shot a vid of his when I changed out his tires.