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Motorcycle Tire Install on Rim with Zip Ties - 2007 ZX6R - HOW TO / TUTORIAL

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Installing a tire on a wheel using zip ties instead of any fancy installation tools. Performed on a 2007 ZX6R.
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@LeeKobe1 28 дней назад

You know you put out a good video when 10 yrs later, people are still watching and benefiting from it! I just used this 'zip-tie method' on a large, cruiser, rear wheel/tire. Worked great! Thanks!

@GhostOfTazio 2 года назад

10 years later and this dude is saving the day for me. thanks man

@williamreynolds9698 7 лет назад

This really works !!!!! I found this video after I removed the old tire using tire irons. But installed using the zip tie method. I was installing a 180/65B16 81H tire on a 2016 Harley Road King. Extremely rigid sidewalls. 8 zip ties, soapy water, 20 mins and the job was done. Ready to mount on bike. The first zip ties I tried (from the Dollar Store) were to weak to hold the sidewalls together. I had some "GB" brand and they worked. I was able to salvage 4 of the eight zips. The last 4 had to much pressure from the sidewalls expanding to be able to release the tab. The sidewalls on this tire did not "crush" as they did in the video. They just bent in until there was about a 1 inch gap between the beads. Then I just sort of walked around the edge of the tire and it popped on. AWESOME. It took more time to cinch the zips than to install the tire

@LeeKobe1 28 дней назад

Same here. Old tire came off easily with irons, but the zip-ties worked well in getting the new rear tire onto the rim.

@igorgromov2357 Год назад

this is genius! who came up with this and how? 2 days of wrestling with the tire with my son, ordered extra sets of irons, gave up, was about to order a tire changing machine and bead stopper and No Mar tool, then youtube suggested this video, a few zip ties on, some soapy water, tire popped on like a cherry after a few minutes of pushing, literally, like 2-3 minutes. thank you! you saved my time and money.

@fireboyisme 4 года назад

Remove the core from the valve stem while seating the beads. It allows a higher volume of air to speed the seating, and it keeps you from having to let the air back out manually. Once its seated, reinstall and set tire to normal pressure.

@paulgormley7759 10 лет назад

Thanks Red Raider, I've been riding nearly 40 years, changing my own tyres for over 30 of them. This is the way I'll be doing it from now on. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?

@MicMurphy1981 4 года назад

Same thing I said I was about to spend all this money and now I dont have to!!

@BIGPOPRL 6 лет назад

Ingenious!! You can find anything on RU-vid. Thanks homeboy!

@SuperStormyNormy 7 лет назад

I'm an old man that is getting ready to jump into tire changing myself. Been watching a ton of these videos for ideas. Love this zip tie method, been watching these guys using cheap machines and scratching the hell out of their rims. I don't mind if this takes a little longer, think I will add a few tools like a c clamp of a wooden hand clamp. I have some knee pads I will be using for sure. There is a lot of different ways to do it. I will use a little from here a little from there. Thanks for the video.

@FaithisKey792 2 года назад

You just save my life brother. I’ve been fighting with my 250 rear tire for about 5 hours and for the life of me. I could not get it on the rim. I remembered years ago. I’ve seen this video and it solve my problem. Today, I totally had forgotten. I will buy zip ties tomorrow. God bless you. Thanks.

@mongomoonbladder8023 4 года назад

Brilliant ! Used this method last night, no tyre levers or any chance of damage on the rim. Many thanks for posting.

@bertiebasset123 10 лет назад

You hurt your knee at 4:23. You didn't think we noticed but we did...

@timothyocasio4294 7 лет назад

lol

@SKoNNeR 7 лет назад

lol i was thinking im sure some one put he hurt on his knee, and i found the firts comment lol xDD

@kiddcisco 6 лет назад

oh yeah he did nail it !

@karabesklow 6 лет назад

i think he dont think that we did not noticed but keeps the act ^^ next time damn wear your motorcycle knee protectors there was a lots of set at your garderobe ^^ saw it in your other video :P

@TuCamoteCuh 6 лет назад

Lmao

@alexmorgan3435 Год назад

I know you made and posted this 9 years ago, but it's still a good video of a technique that actually works. No risk of damage to your rims or tyres from tyre irons. I know as I first tried with tyre irons and and despite using robust rim protectors knackered the edge of my pristine single sided rear wheel rim. Cost me $$$$$$$ to get repaired and repainted and the shop took my old tyre off and put my new tyre on for me to avoid risk of more damage to my bike rim. I would add, warm the tyre first to make it more flexible, perhaps leave in the sun for an hour before hand or use a hair dryer inside. Still a good video. Thank you.

@Winner3ty 3 года назад

This does work, Did it myself in the garage (thanks btw) Took 4 hours, and was hell. but the smile on my face when I was done was worth it. another plus is I used NO tire irons to install WHATSOEVER. no scratches, just place a blanket and or cardboard under it so you dont scuff the rim up. (Also tip, if you arent reusing the old tire, cut it with a razor or a hack saw down the middle, the two halves just pop right off)

@johnsmith-mm1vt 9 лет назад

well done that man . wish i had seen this before getting arnold schwarzenegger on my rim with tyre irons and buggering up my back and paint on rim. also wish i had invented the zip tie, probably the best most versatile plastic thing ever made.

@seniorrider9337 2 года назад

In addition to the rotation arrow, many tire manufacturers put a dot on the tire that needs to go next to the valve stem. Make sure to balance the tire also after it is all installed and aired up.

@MrScififan 8 лет назад

I've got the same bike, and used this method to get my tyres on - was so easy! Used tyre spoons to get the old one off, but used zip ties to get the new one on and just use a bit of tyre paste & body weight and it pops back on nicely - compressor to seat the beads and done. I balanced mine afterwards using the static method and the feel of new tyres is awesome :)

@daylightonlooks3218 7 лет назад

Thank you so much you save my life and patience!.. I always consult on all the uploders, reviewers and expert here in RU-vid. from the gadgets, home equipment, DIY, tricks and tips. specially in terms of 2 wheels RU-vid is my saver.(but not all uploaders) 😂 but this is my first time ever I decide to write a comment. I almost loose my patience changing my rear tire by myself (first-time) more than 30mins just to install the new tire all my force are all gone. when I decide to consult RU-vid. and I found this... less than 5 mins I'm done!!! more power to you

@MrRednosemak 5 лет назад

Literally with no tools other than the wrenches to takeoff my tire because of this video and the other one you made I changed patched and reapplied within 15 20 minutes actual work time. To you and whoever taught you that bravo my friend

@baggerbiker1 8 лет назад

I did these steps last night to take off the old tire and put on the new tire of my Harley Road King. Did this based on your video. Worked great. Thanks for sharing this great idea.

@cordellsmith4028 3 года назад

I was looking to fit my new tyre on my 125cc scooter. I was quoted £60 call out from a mobile fitter. I watched this video, tried it and it worked a treat. Thank you. 😊

@MrStevecro 8 лет назад

great hint, thanks - I'm going to try this out. BTW, zip ties can be reused. They release easily with a small head flat screwdriver. Hold down the tab and just pull it back through

@battlehrfred 8 лет назад

Great Video.I do pretty much same on my 2005,1000RR.I mark a "T: for top on zip tyes with black marker Marker to prevent this mistake.( i reuse them again and again ,as i use a small flat tip screwdiver to pry unlock tab,just have patience and its fine.) I use a white school chalk or white/yellow tire stick as they use at car tire shops and draw an arrow rotation on the inside centre of my black rim to indicate direction anyway and also on my tire rotation direction. I also use plastic container windshield washer pieces cut out, to place between the tire and my flat iron tool and my beautiful black rim, to prevent scratching it in any way!. I have the harbor freight bead breaker,and also the tire balancer. life is easier>>>great job, excellent Video young man.you are wearing your thinking cap. 100-100

@dbehr27 5 лет назад

WHAT THE?! I changed my first set of tires (and only time so far) a couple years ago and what a headache! I bought a tire changing stand and it made things worse. I nicked up my otherwise pristine 2000 ZX-9R wheels. They made it 17 years of life without a noob like me nicking them up until I got them. This is amazing! This will change my life!!! :) This also makes putting tire beads (and keeping them in there) much easier (since you can't put beads through a 90 degree valve stem you have to do it while putting the tire on the wheel).

@aaronwagner8904 3 года назад

Just used this method on a '07 Bandit 1250 rear tire. Worked like a charm! I tried to use tire spoons last week and damaged both the tire and the rim. Had to file down some nicks and repaint. Wish i had seen this video first. Thanks for posting.

@Atouk 8 лет назад

You don't have to cut and waste large ties like those. Stick a small screw driver tip behind the clip and they release so you can use them again.

@robertm4050 8 лет назад

+Atouk He did say it the video, but I tu anyhow.

@mtlnascarfan 6 лет назад

The bag cost him $1. Plus, they're recycleable.

@NS-dd9ou 4 года назад

@@mtlnascarfan This is enviromental responsibility, not saving a few cents. People need to start geting this. Sad that if it doesn't hurt the pocket poeple keeps throwing plastic away.

@mtlnascarfan 4 года назад

@@NS-dd9ou I think you missed the "recyclable" part, buddy.

@mtlnascarfan 4 года назад

@Sir Tristan Likewise, troll.

@fred463 2 года назад

Thank you so much. I had to replace the rear tire on my moto guzzi and I saw this. It saved me a lot of heartache. Tire came off with my bare hands and my wire wheels were not harmed. The local gorillas charge $45 or $50 a tire depending on where you go. I have gotten bent rims in the past.

@cjprico5894 Год назад

9 years Later of this video and not in a gay way bro but i love you u saved me MAD TIME. This it so nice doing it this way

@ezd20 7 лет назад

Best Tire Installation video Ive seen..thanks man...for NO MORE headaches.....

@jpmfx 9 лет назад

couldn't have done it without your vid. thanks for posting it.

@fishface20077002 3 года назад

Just gonna say thanks for the really clever, helpful video that will save many people money.

@jerryapplewhite1957 9 лет назад

I think it may be a good idea on a warm day to put the tire in the sun so it will soften up and make it easier to tighten up the ties.

@finstersrc30 9 лет назад

Do not forget to match the Valve Stem with the Tire Balance dot It is either a painted Circle or just a Paint spot on the tire this is Very important.

@ThePolygonJohn 7 лет назад

Eddie Cramer good to know

@stevet4064 6 лет назад

And do find the true high spot on your wheel assembly.Spin it on your stand to locate it. It's not always at the valve stem. This has allowed me to need no weight at times. Or little. I've started using Dyna-Beads.

@BudFox559 Год назад

I've mounted lots of tires over the years, with tire irons and wheel protectors, but never with Zip Ties. I just ordered the zip ties. I'm going to try it on my next rear tire change

@GPski 2 месяца назад

Tried this with silicon spray and cable ties -- it worked !! my 705 shinko rear tire got installed with no damage .... and nice green balancing beads 🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃

@johnnypayne1704 8 лет назад

Red Raider, thanks for the video brah, front tyre is a little more fun to change though... I appreciate your time to actually put this out for everyone. I used the 2 x 4 method to break the beed and braced it against the bottom of the receiver for the hitch on my truck. Take care brah, Peace

@pvflyer67 4 года назад

Thanks god for youtubers like you. About to install some tires on a brand new set of Alpina wheels and don't really want to mess it up. Will try this method for sure. thanks 4 posting.

@onlyoneromeo 9 лет назад

you forgot to mention placing the dot on the tire lined up with the valve to help with balancing.

@unggrabb 5 лет назад

Michelin doesnt do dots anymore. High quality manufacturing

@GotrekGurninsson 4 года назад

You should line up the Dot with the white mark inside your rim imo, that's not always where the valve stem is. I mean it is 99% of the time but not always. Wheel manufacturers mark the heavy side of their rim as well as tire manufacturers mark the light side of their tire.

@Tillthemen 3 года назад

@@unggrabb Use the barcode!

@unggrabb 3 года назад

@@Tillthemen uh?

@robthomson6780 10 лет назад

A ratchet strap can come in handy to get the bead out to the wheel surface. Just put in enough air to start setting the bead before you release it

@hippielewis4768 2 года назад

Looks great-like to see you do front tire on 2016 gold wing like this.

@zodbutt6408 9 лет назад

This works even on a LARGE tire. I was able to zip up a 250/40VR18 on a victory hammer rear wheel and get it on the rim with NO TOOLS!!!! Used a little soap and elbow grease and worked like a charm! I think the trick is to get the beads cinched together as tight as possible and make sure it is crushed all on the same side. The removal was a bit tougher but can be done without any special machinery.

@jameskrivitsky9715 8 лет назад

Hey RED and fellow viewers.... it helps to leave the valve insert OUT and add air to seat the tire with just the hollow valve stem. More air enters the tire quickly to POP the sidewalls in place. Once it is seated, then insert the valve mechanism and fill to recommended pressure. JK

@baggerbiker1 8 лет назад

I simply run a ratchet strap around my tire and ratchet it down. Works great.

@garytaylor8942 8 лет назад

+Rich Wamsley much easier to just have a decent air compressor and knowledge.....

@matiaspinal7745 7 лет назад

trop

@mastercaponemaster 7 лет назад

James Krivitsky at the end of your comment, are you kidding? Or just your initials?

@mtlnascarfan 6 лет назад

Oh, really? In case you're new to how valves work...the valve core of the tire is what's used to open the valve of the compressor nozzle. If there's nothing to open the compressor's nozzle valve, there's no air going into the tire. Nice try, though. :)

@mattcero1 3 года назад

Did you consider stepping on the tire and then cinching the zip tie? Do you know if this damages the belting at all? Thanks guy! Great instructional video.

@stevet4064 6 лет назад

Tire irons wreck nice wheels, and rim protectors are a pia. This works well,& thanks for making this video. A few things I've come up with.I used a wooden c-clamp to collapse the tire. The old tire I squeeze the hell out of to zip tight. The wire ties can be released and reused. A warm tire is easier to collapse. For the old throwaway, I use a heat gun. The new tire, I just leave it inside overnight first.

@stufftedred 8 лет назад

Thanks Red Raider, the zip tie method is brilliant ! Cheers mate ;)

@bravethewildgaming8139 2 года назад

I seriously wish I would’ve found this before man handling my r6 wheels with whatever levers I had laying around. Scratched the crap out of my rims, and broke a brand new tire bead. Definitely going this route every single time from now on.

@ozarkana Месяц назад

I tried this method and it works great, He forgot to mention to look on the tire for the dot which shows the heavy side, and line it up with the valve stem on the wheel.

@crogromphulous1587 8 лет назад

SAVE ZIP TIES BY cutting them on the OTHER side of the "nut." Even if you dont use a screwdriver to slip them. They are shorter then, but at least not only 2 inches long! Thanks for the demo, and good luck.

@dougiequick1 5 лет назад

I have always done that! THEN when I go my zip tie collection I try to use the shortest ones that will still work...I have used some ties like 3 and 4 times just being careful to cut on the right side of the tie's latch block... ESPECIALLY on the big fat ones! Those are pricey! Shame to throw away 8" of usable tie simply because too much of hurry to look and think before cutting ....for example do back tire first cut ties off as long as possible and reuse the same ties on skinnier front tire!

@mattcero1 8 лет назад

Awesome idea and a great way to save money if you don't have the tire and rim tools. Still need to balance though. I'll probably still take my tires and rims to my local guy to support him and keep him in business. Great video sir.

@garytaylor8942 8 лет назад

Matt Cero, if you've got enough money to buy those heavy duty zip ties you've got enough money to buy a decent set of tire irons......a tubeless tire is the EASIEST tire to mount and dismount and spoons are by far faster and easier than this silly method. Any reasonably competent person should be able to spoon a tubeless tire off and back on in half the time it took this "expert" to install the zip ties!

@mattcero1 8 лет назад

I don't think he claimed to be an expert and I appreciate any innovative idea including his and the effort he made to share it. In my case, I have two freshly powder coated CX500 Comstar wheels and am putting vintage tires on them that require tubes. So this technique appeals as it seems to naturally be easy on the powder coat finish as well as eliminating the risk of pinching a tube. I still went ahead and took them to World of Mayhem Motorcycles in south Seattle to support the guy. It's a great alternative in the event you're somewhere without tire tools you have to admit.

@garytaylor8942 8 лет назад

+Matt Cero there is no way I'd ever consider using this method on a tube type. Costars have a reletively deep trough for a tube type rim and fairly easy to mount tires on.....Done quite a few without incident.

@hman000000 10 лет назад

I like the method of removal and install of the tire itself..Very nicely done..... It is, however very dangerous to lean over a tire while beading it.. Just sayin . I have seen many mishaps in the last 40 years... be safe .

@richardeade3766 9 лет назад

Brilliant and easy to do I really needed a easy way to do this and this is it , Thanks so much

@buyer205usa 7 лет назад

Wow - why the resistance. Nice job on the video RR. I've changed my share of tires but I have a manual tire changer which makes it a lot easier. I've scuffed up enough rims that a no tool method is worth a try. Thanks for posting

@DRCsyntax Год назад

Guess I got a back up plan now after ordering irons and stuff for the change, kinda wish I saw this first lol

@mrdennis650 7 лет назад

Thanks! Saved me a world of back pain.

@Dalan612 4 года назад

Hey you can reuse the bigger zip ties by pushing the little tab up with a small flat head screw driver and pulling the tail end back out. thanks for the vid!

@sussytroy 3 месяца назад

This method actually helped me a lot only problem I'm having now is no matter what I can't get air in the tire the valve stems are new and get in but the little section on both side of the tire keeps releasing the air wont seal. any suggestions?

@francof1635 7 лет назад

Excellent tutorial. Sorry about your knee and damage to your rim.

@tedthesailor172 3 года назад

Very interesting. The other day I removed and replaced a scooter tyre using levers & rim-guards and it was a bit of a struggle. I've got to do the rear tomorrow and will try this technique to refit as it seems much easier, with no chance of scratching the rim...

@undefined.value. 7 лет назад

Does anyone know if this ruins the belting in the tires at all?

@silverwiskers7371 7 лет назад

very helpful tips even for experienced bikers, good job and thanx bro

@scene247 9 лет назад

That's quite a nifty technique. Hey, shouldn't you check to make sure the tire is still in balance?? I realize you put the same tire on, but maybe the thicker part shifted. Anyway, thanks for sharing that.

@smoke05s 6 лет назад

Good catch! You can never count on the yellow dot still being there (to locate the valve stem) so if you premark it with a wax pencil or a sharpie (before you break the bead) you can put it right back where it was.

@charlespratt8663 2 года назад

You can use a small flat screwdriver to release the zip ties and reuse them. Also works best to leave the tire in the sun for a while to warm up. Much easier than fighting a stiff sidewall.

@victormendoza2630 5 лет назад

What a great technique! I did learn something new. Thanks m8!

@John-cc1pc Год назад

Not tried this method. It looks easy. Do the zip ties score the tyre bead? Could not do this for a tubed tyre. Any ideas? Your compressed cut in the full the reservoir, could hear that you were talking. When the noise stopped you were saying so you heard that bead pop back in, but I could not😂 I hope we did not miss any good advice in that time. Cheers.

@christrull7081 2 года назад

Nice video bro. Great idea with the tie wraps

@claudelanglois6652 7 лет назад

Well done. Thank you. Very helpfull when you don't have all available tools.

@bobriley000444 4 года назад

you don't have to cut/waste the zip ties in this situation, with those extra large zip ties you can easily put a small flat blade screwdriver in the head and lever on the tab so it comes undone

@112pc 4 года назад

Thnx, great tip! This made it so much easier!

@VaMoDz 3 года назад

I was trying for two days until I watched this video best trick out there

@raymondpontremoli4500 3 года назад

if you have trouble getting the bead to seal wrap a cargo strap around the circumference of the tire in the middle and ratchet the band tight to squeeze the tire in the middle it will pop the beads outboard to the rim.

@Tillthemen 3 года назад

I try it these weekend, thanx for sharing!

@yotaismygame 10 лет назад

Tried to install a new rear 190 55 17 bt003 on my r1 last night and found it to be a pain. Followed this video to a "t" also. Even had a friend help me and we still had to use two tire irons to get the last bit on. I'm sticking to tire irons and rim savers for my front install. Getting a tire off with tire irons and rim savers is a breeze also. Good video though

@nitrofiche7206 9 лет назад

Cool method of installing tires on a rim, though I still needed to use one tire iron and tire saver to give it a nudge. Worked for me.

@achristian7015 2 года назад

I thought I'd try it because I have used tire irons and home-made rim protectors all my life. You mean cinch them till the beads touch themsselves? Maybe on that tire, but you obviously haven't tried it on a Michelin Anakee 3. When I have that tire flat on the ground my body weight hardly moved the sidewall in.

@elderbishop57 10 лет назад

That is awesome! Thanks a lot. I own a Goldwing GL1800 and I hate to take it down to a tire shop to get charged $25-35 to have someone install my brand new tire that I bought online for 2/3rd what it costs at the shop. Some shops won't install a tire they didn't sell either. I won't tell you that I once used a sawsall to cut the steel belt to get a tire off and wound up damaging my rim. Thanks.

@505197 9 лет назад

If you're cheap you can use a small screw driver of knife point to release the zip tie tang thingy to avoid cutting them.

@bigbadwrastler22 10 лет назад

dude... this will make my tire changes 1 billion times easier

@Dragonarius1974 7 лет назад

Knee protection and rubber hammer can be useful

@lpscruggsiii 10 лет назад

Pretty cool "shade tree mechanic" method of tire installation.

@giodc8599 3 года назад

Nice trick, i also use this one. The only thing is that i use pull straps rather than zip ties to avoid wasting them.

@panchovillaxx7 8 лет назад

Good job,you left out the balancing procedure,and the dot On the new tire needs to be aligned with the valve steam.

@AJYZF1R2010 5 месяцев назад

I wonder if this will still work with a really stiff hard carcass tire

@HuangHangLo 4 года назад

If you put a ratchet strap around the circumference of the tire and tighten it up some, it can make seating the bead a snap.

@v01d2010 10 лет назад

Hello, cool method with zip ties ! and no scratching rims like that. How about removing it with zip ties? Also question: i only heard one pop / bead out . Are you not always suppose to get two distinct pops? I have here friends who would remove the tire again,and re-fit it until it pops twice. Tonight i've fitted mine, and only heard one pop. Don't know if I should remove & repeat the process....

@BradJelinski 10 лет назад

You normally hear two pops - one from each side of the rim (brake side and sprocket side). However, there could be times when you'd only get one pop, if the other side was already almost fully seated. The smaller sound may have been muffled by the compressor. On my bike, using this method about a year ago, I got a loud pop from one side, and only a tiny little "ping" from the other. A life pro tip - clean the INSIDE of the rim carefully! Clean polished aluminum is a lot smoother than dirty aluminum. Plus, it'll give the bead a smoother seating surface, minimizing the chance of slow air leaks! And to hijack your comment slightly - please NEVER use more than the manufactures recommended pressure to seat the bead. The video shows a guy just hooking the air chuck up and holding it on until the bead seats. The only way that's even remotely safe is if he's got a regulator on the line set to the max seating pressure of the tire. If you don't know what pressure is in the tire, and you exceed the load limit, the tire could burst and severely hurt you, or kill you (or it might not, but sitting like he is, you're putting very sensitive bits very close to the tire!). A little soap and water (or windex) will go a LONG way in helping the bead pop into place, like he shows. Keep the rubber side down!

@nilknarf483 6 лет назад

If you cut the wire ties on the insertion side of the locking head you can reuse the now shortened wire ties.

@nonjuveniledelinquet 10 лет назад

Gotta look for that orange for on the tire, this is the low weight point of the tire and align it with the valve stem do that and you rarely need to add any weights to balance

@waynemitchelson5152 8 лет назад

Tried it on a TKC 80 on the trail. It worked a treat, no sweat, no stress, no problem. Recommended 👍🏻

@garytaylor8942 8 лет назад

3-8" spoons would have been a lot faster and easier.....2 spoons and a rock make a pretty fair bead breaker too......try that with zip ties!

@jimakard2185 Год назад

Works even better on remove old tires went two sizes up on new front tire was more of a struggle but got it on tried to fill it up but not enough pressure on my little compressorwill take it to American Tire tomorrow and they will set bid for for free iam installing bias ply not radials which sidewall is much stiffer

@ylism 10 лет назад

Was that a new tire, or a used one, it's hard to tell, it seemed to be a soft compound tire. I know some tires are really hard to put on, because they have stiff sidewalls, at least mine are.. But it looks like it would work on some fine, just not sure if it would on all tires, or not ? Zip ties come in handy for lots of things, and they are fairly low cost too. I always carry some on my bike, for emergencies ect. Thanks. yl

@Stone1108 10 лет назад

nice tidy job, well done, will try for myself next tire change and save myself apx £40-50. Thanks.

@rumrunrjones8546 7 лет назад

Super cool idea, inventive.

@outdoor1640 6 лет назад

So i just tried this method my first time. Was fairly easy to get old tire off, but putting on the michelin Commander II was extremely difficult. I needed my son (180lbs) standing on one side of tire, while I (230lbs) jumped up and down to get final bead of tire to slide over and onto rim. Is this because the Michelin COmmander II are very stiff sidewall?

@djlancer88 6 лет назад

how bad did your knee hurt after you smacked it on the rim lol?

@aliz7714 2 года назад

The only thing is you should be a body builder as well ... believe me, I have tried it

@jeremyt7722 8 лет назад

Actual shops with "fancy tools" use: Proper tire lube Change valve stems Use machines that clamp the rim without scratching it (6:05) or have the tire blow up into your head (which I was waiting for) when your seating the beads. Never lean over/stand in front of any tire you air up, car or motorcycle. Stand to the side. Maybe useful if I'm stuck on the side of the road, but videos like this can kill someone.

@truantray 8 лет назад

lol...thousands die this way every year. The tire does not blow off the rim, the bead popping should never exceed 60psi.

@garytaylor8942 8 лет назад

+okleydokley if you go to 60psi, you didn't lube it properly. I rarely pass the recommended inflation pressures! You're probably one of those guys who lubes the face of the bead and thinks it's good......lol

@josuegstlum436 7 лет назад

Jeremy T man i swear, i was thinking the same thing. I was not even watching for advice i saw it under recommeded videos and just had to see this. Personally i wouldnt change a tire with out the proper equipment, thats just me though.

@mrfuriouser 6 лет назад

Gary Taylor In my part of the country, every tire shop MUST lube the entire bead and inside of the rim. Don't assume you know everything.

@dougiequick1 5 лет назад

A guy that worked for the city I worked for died via truck tire ...he clamped the hose on to the valve stem and just let her go waiting for pops ....at some point? BLAM exploded ...the concussion got him...scrambled his brains

@caldercay2446 7 лет назад

BTW, you forgot to line up the "balance dot" (on the tire, usually yellow or red) to the valve stem **before** you bead the tire to the rim.

@davidcarr4991 9 лет назад

If the bead is being tricky to set, leave the valve core out while you do that bit...

@pauseslag8470 8 лет назад

+David Carr but you have to have a bit of air in the tube if you have a tube, when you are making sure you have your tube right and not folded or twisted, but.. off roaders have the best techniques, also... and it is probably one of the most necessary tools to have; is a motorcycle air inflator ( BestRest makes the best one available) sometimes you are in a place AAA can't get to. its best to be prepaired., you can also over inflate the front tire and use a hose with clip type air chucks to pull some air from the front tire, its called a donor tire system, why you would overinflate the front tire then use that tire to air the flat tire is beyond me, but it can be done.. lol

@kriskeeler2887 8 лет назад

This really works I was struggling all day trying to get that last little tire over the lip, then decided fuck it I give up, then I youtube how to mount motorcycle tire came across this video, went to wall mart bought zip ties and what do you know, easy as fuck using zip ties, thank you red raider or who ever thought of this method, good job ! !