tyre changing

Glyn · 04-May-2005, 21:25

has any one or does any body know if it is possible to fit modern bike tyres by hand.
the farther in law was taking the pi$$ as i paid £25 notes to have two tyres done
any one tried it?

keefer · 04-May-2005, 22:01

you could possibly do it,
but not if you respect your rims.
were not talking flexy triumph T120 spoke jobbies with no paint on them

KeefyB · 04-May-2005, 22:14

Yes it can be done,but by 'eck,what a load of hassle.Idealy you need a bead breaker to get the old tyre off.A compressor would be good too,then there is the balancing,...........aah fuggit,take them down to the tyre fitters.£25 does'nt sound too bad.

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04-May-2005, 21:25	#1
Glyn Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,505 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: lost in space Mood: st2......we can rebuild tyre changing has any one or does any body know if it is possible to fit modern bike tyres by hand. the farther in law was taking the pi$$ as i paid £25 notes to have two tyres done any one tried it? Reply

04-May-2005, 22:01	#2
keefer Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,518 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hants Mood: Found a CR250. Let the bone braking begin you could possibly do it, but not if you respect your rims. were not talking flexy triumph T120 spoke jobbies with no paint on them Reply

04-May-2005, 22:14	#3
KeefyB Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 7,600 Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Fens. Mood: Lurkin'..... Yes it can be done,but by 'eck,what a load of hassle.Idealy you need a bead breaker to get the old tyre off.A compressor would be good too,then there is the balancing,...........aah fuggit,take them down to the tyre fitters.£25 does'nt sound too bad. Reply