tyre changing

[Glyn]

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]

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]

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.