Fitting new Rear Tire??

[WhitsundaysRAT]

I have been told by my local dealer that in order to change the rear tire that it needs to be cut off the rim. Also that the tire cannot be removed or the new one fitted using the standard mechanical equipment.
Has anyone else experienced this issue???
Thanks

 

[snuffcityrider]

My dealer states that the easiest way to get them off is to cut them.

 

[rusty]

I had a rear tire replaced but it was installed reverse of the rotation arrow. It was installed using a "newer" technology machine but that didn't go very well. During the frustrating process of removal & reinstallation, the tire got flipped & installed the wrong way. Anyway, the place where I had it installed was an hour and one half from home & it was Saturday. By the time I returned home & noticed the rotation issue, it was too late to return to the shop by closing time (although the guy said he would wait for me to return). So. I contacted the local shop (really, I wish I would have trusted this "local" guy in the "first place") and he said to bring 'er on down. He removed the tire, flipped it over and installed it back on the rim in about 3 minutes with only "old school" leverage tools with plastic guards (no pnuematics or hydraulics involved), and no further damage to the wheel. The wheel flaws grab my attention from time to time but I guess I can live with it.

It can be done, but I also have heard that cutting the tire of is the safest way. Installation with a tire machine is a snap, it's the removal that is the real pain and potential damaging part of the process.

Choose wisely, you might not be pleased when the job is complete.

Good luck!

 

[TonyMac]

Make sure your local dealer is familiar with changing this width of tire on this type of wheel, try and get references if possible. One of the Texan Captains recently had his wheel damaged when renewing his rear tire.

Check out http://www.r3owners.net/general-tech-talk/4754-ooooouchhh.html

 

[WhitsundaysRAT]

Thanks for the advice

HI Guys,

Thanks for the advice. Where I live there are only 2 dealers and only one has the proper balancing equipment but he has never changed a Rocket rear tire before. The other one is the one that cuts them off but he does not have any balancing equipment...tough choice I need to make.

 

[groovy]

I had a rear tyre fitted by a large compony and told him he may need to cut the tyre off,He said not and made a right mess of the rim but did send it away for refurb with a bit of gentle persuasion.

 

[warp9.9]

The rear tire is a breeze take it to you local car shop that has a rim clamp machine with the nylon insert pads for the jaws. If he haa decent compressor bam your done.
My guy down town charges 10.00 and says if they can't take it of there machine is **** or they do not know what the **** they are doing. so far He ha sdone three rear wheels for me with know problems.
I would not **** you guys I have a lot of respect for my machine






She has balls the size of Three (inline triple theme)
And yes I thrash the *****

 

[HellFire]

Wow, what a sleeper .... I bet they don't know what hit-em! If you wouldnt mind, what do you think you might have invested in that supercharger modification alone?

 

[Gunshots]

Why even take a chance on removing a tire on a machine. A saber saw or saws all on the tire and bolt cutters make quick work of the bead. Marring of the rim is far more probable during dismount than mounting.