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jrc

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Do it yourself Tire Change
« on: June 18, 2012, 11:14:54 AM »
Has anyone had success in changing the rear tires, (240/40 18) by themselves?  I hate having to pay 500 dollars for a tire and install but I don't want to hurt the chrome rims.  I have a car tire machine so I could easily break the bead, then use rim protectors with tire irons as I have done with smaller aluminum wheels.  I am planning to use dyna beads to balance as it has worked well on other bikes.  Any suggestions/ideas/comments/experience on tire changing versus pulling out the visa card would be appreciated.
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Re: Do it yourself Tire Change
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2012, 07:28:25 PM »
Dynamic beads are O.K. only if you drive moderately. Hard fast acceleration will not let the tire ballance and will adds to the vibration when accelerating. A lot of shops will not take responsability when changing.g wide tire and rims.
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