Deuce tire tool.....

[FMJ]

Well, I started breaking down tires this weekend, the first 3 or 4 went easy......and then.....I had to break out the 13,000 pound tire tool! I tried the 1008 first, but the rims/tires laughed at my 5/4 ton tool.......LOL only 2 more, plus a spare, to go for a complete set for my deuce radial conversion!

Ed

 

[Polverone]

That's the way my dad did it with our '59 NAPCO 3/4 ton chevy with the split 17" rims. If I knew then what I know now I wouldn't have been so eager to help him.

I hope you continue with more pics of your radial installation? What size?

 

[FMJ]

12:50R20 Michelin XL's, once I get 11 bare wheels, they're off to be blasted.

 

[Polverone]

12:50R20 Michelin XL's, once I get 11 bare wheels, they're off to be blasted.

 

[Jakob]

Keeping the rear duals? Those are 46" tires right?
Have you already got the tires and if so, where from and how much?

 

[FMJ]

Yes on the duals, the tires are just about the same height as the 9:00 20's as far as height is concerned.

 

[clinto]

I had to cheat on mine, the slide hammer just wouldn't push the tire far enough down to allow the ring to be removed. I took them to work and broke them down using our tire machine.

 

[Jakob]

Yes on the duals, the tires are just about the same height as the 9:00 20's as far as height is concerned.

I was thinking of the 13.00R20 tires. Should look awesome when you're done though.

 

[maddawg308]

Good use of an "improvised" tool! I might have to use that to get a few rotted tires off the rims here shortly...