I did demolition derbies for a few decades, a total of 222 of them myself. Me and the other two guys that all ran out of the same shop were forever breaking down and mounting tires by hand. When we started running double tires we finally bought an old Coates 2020 tire machine and kicked ourselves for not getting one sooner.
Great video as usual! What a difference a helper makes, especially on smaller tires that don't weigh enough to stay still. When I bought my 48' flatbed I replaced the 4 retreads on the rear axle along with the last 4 drive tires on my Pete I saved over $500 in labor alone on those 8 tires. When I figure a way to carry spare tires under my trailer I'll be taking care of my own roadside tire changing which is where the real savings comes in.
Sorry you had to do all that. But she's making a good choice with a Toyota. I have a 2006 Crew cab Tundra SR5 abd a Honda CRV 2011. I only service and buy petrol.
You can get a hand operated tool at harbor freight that works fair enough for the price. I mounted mine to a twenty inch bud rim with tire and buried it beside shop where I could walk around it with tool and cheater bar. Works better than I expected.
Great video J.C.Smith aluminum wheels are a pain but you and the Mrs J.C.Smith got it done. Looking forward to your next video stay safe Mr & Mrs J.C.Smith.
Agreed, hand mounting on alloys is hard work. Not damaging the lip is tough, my Harbor freight spoons left some good marks in mine and solidified that I cant do alloys on my own. I miss the job I used to have that had a tire machine on site, those things made it a breeze changing car tires!
I had thought your Mrs. Cleaned and did camera work, but lately I'm noticing the across the board flow of teamwork between you two... Impressive, it appears behind a good man is an equally good woman... And a good dog too.
I do some work to my van but I'm not doing tires and balancing myself. Pretty much any other task the boys and I have been able to tackle but I go to the local tire shop
I bought used set of tire equipment. It cost me $5500 for full setup. Hoffmann branded, works great. I can balance 19.5 with the adapter. It's worth the cost. However I don't do tires to make money, just for me and good customers.
It has been many many many years, but I have done farm and equipment tires off a service truck. While these tires have larger sidewalls, they tend to be very stiff and can be a royal pain. If you feel the need to do this get some tire spoons.
Ive often considered getting a coats 40-40 machine can get one cheap enuf wouldnt be a big concern for limited use but i havnt wanted to use up shop floor space so far Also not ideal for aluminum rims but ive heard can get plastic add ons to keep from scratching
I use a little 4 ton bottle jack under the receiver hitch on the back of the pickup if its not high enough i just use a drop hitch flipped upside down that usually breaks the beads loose, i always go to the pressure on the tire because if its runs lower than the tire asks for the sidewalls are like paper clips it will eventually blow out if u run the tire low air pressure, if a tire says max 50 i wouldnt run it lower than 40 psi if the car calls for 32 and its 20 pounds low u will see the tire buldging on the ground where it touches and its not safe to run like that eventually you will end up with a sidewall blowout ,just my three cents with inflation rates 🇺🇸💯🤷🏻♂️
JC love you brother do your body and me a favor get the machine for that that why god gave man the ability to create such a tool your body will thank u and I will too peace and love to you and your wife always 💯💯💪👍
I’ve had a recently pleasant experience buying a used freightliner from enterprise, they also sell their own rental cars after 4-5 years. I’d bet you could find a nice Toyota for a better deal than any dealership can offer!
I’d highly suggest against that, especially from enterprise. They don’t take very good care of their fleet from what I’ve seen. Used rental cares are just a bad idea in general.
I guess I’m missing something… You have a single tire that’s needed changed and balanced and you have to pay to have it balanced…. I’m sure you can afford a mount and balance at the same time and save your self 1 hour of complaining and just have someone else do it. With the five or so random mont and balance of car tires preventing the purchase of machines. It is what it is, source it out from start to finish.
I was thinking still had to go to get it balanced? why not have a tire swap at the same time/location then. If it dint need to get balanced then it makes sense do it yourself.
As an official old guy as you age you will enjoy such tasks less and less ! Thanks for taking us along Tom.
I did demolition derbies for a few decades, a total of 222 of them myself. Me and the other two guys that all ran out of the same shop were forever breaking down and mounting tires by hand. When we started running double tires we finally bought an old Coates 2020 tire machine and kicked ourselves for not getting one sooner.
I do all mine with the larger truck spoons.Break them beads down with a 'high-lift' jack,save a bit of frustration
Great video as usual! What a difference a helper makes, especially on smaller tires that don't weigh enough to stay still. When I bought my 48' flatbed I replaced the 4 retreads on the rear axle along with the last 4 drive tires on my Pete I saved over $500 in labor alone on those 8 tires. When I figure a way to carry spare tires under my trailer I'll be taking care of my own roadside tire changing which is where the real savings comes in.
Hi J. C & Mrs Smith & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks J.C & Mrs.Smith & Friends Randy
Sorry you had to do all that. But she's making a good choice with a Toyota. I have a 2006 Crew cab Tundra SR5 abd a Honda CRV 2011. I only service and buy petrol.
You can get a hand operated tool at harbor freight that works fair enough for the price. I mounted mine to a twenty inch bud rim with tire and buried it beside shop where I could walk around it with tool and cheater bar. Works better than I expected.
Great video J.C.Smith aluminum wheels are a pain but you and the Mrs J.C.Smith got it done. Looking forward to your next video stay safe Mr & Mrs J.C.Smith.
Agreed, hand mounting on alloys is hard work. Not damaging the lip is tough, my Harbor freight spoons left some good marks in mine and solidified that I cant do alloys on my own. I miss the job I used to have that had a tire machine on site, those things made it a breeze changing car tires!
Yes, as many vehicles u deal with on a daily basis, it might be time to get another toy😂.... take it easy out there, Mr smith.
I have found that the harbor freight manual changer with a duckbill attachment works really well for the price !!
I had thought your Mrs. Cleaned and did camera work, but lately I'm noticing the across the board flow of teamwork between you two... Impressive, it appears behind a good man is an equally good woman... And a good dog too.
it is a joint effort in everything.
I used to be a GM guy, living near Flint MiI. I am also tired of the constant attention they need. The newer they are, the worse they get.
Used a forklift in a pinch to break the bead & change valve stem.
Nice work Smiths 😎👍 I don't blame her for getting rid of it. I know their transmissions are troublesome 🔧
I do some work to my van but I'm not doing tires and balancing myself. Pretty much any other task the boys and I have been able to tackle but I go to the local tire shop
I bought used set of tire equipment. It cost me $5500 for full setup. Hoffmann branded, works great. I can balance 19.5 with the adapter. It's worth the cost. However I don't do tires to make money, just for me and good customers.
cant justify the cost for as few as i do. i mostly do 22.5". dont use a machine for those. couldnt afford one that did.
Wishing you and your family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ! Not sure where you sre located these days ? Wish you the best !
It has been many many many years, but I have done farm and equipment tires off a service truck. While these tires have larger sidewalls, they tend to be very stiff and can be a royal pain.
If you feel the need to do this get some tire spoons.
like i said in the video, i have larger tire tools, i just tried with these small tire spoons.
Ive often considered getting a coats 40-40 machine can get one cheap enuf wouldnt be a big concern for limited use but i havnt wanted to use up shop floor space so far
Also not ideal for aluminum rims but ive heard can get plastic add ons to keep from scratching
I use a little 4 ton bottle jack under the receiver hitch on the back of the pickup if its not high enough i just use a drop hitch flipped upside down that usually breaks the beads loose, i always go to the pressure on the tire because if its runs lower than the tire asks for the sidewalls are like paper clips it will eventually blow out if u run the tire low air pressure, if a tire says max 50 i wouldnt run it lower than 40 psi if the car calls for 32 and its 20 pounds low u will see the tire buldging on the ground where it touches and its not safe to run like that eventually you will end up with a sidewall blowout ,just my three cents with inflation rates 🇺🇸💯🤷🏻♂️
thx JC
Happy new year!
JC love you brother do your body and me a favor get the machine for that that why god gave man the ability to create such a tool your body will thank u and I will too peace and love to you and your wife always 💯💯💪👍
im too old and stubborn i guess.
How many Smith's does it take to change a tire?? Lol did that a many time when I was a teenager great job
missing steel wheels and tires with large sidewalls
I’ve had a recently pleasant experience buying a used freightliner from enterprise, they also sell their own rental cars after 4-5 years. I’d bet you could find a nice Toyota for a better deal than any dealership can offer!
I’d highly suggest against that, especially from enterprise. They don’t take very good care of their fleet from what I’ve seen.
Used rental cares are just a bad idea in general.
@ I’ve had 0 issues with my M2, obviously put the effort in and scan them if you can. Mine is low mileage and 0 rust.
I guess I’m missing something…
You have a single tire that’s needed changed and balanced and you have to pay to have it balanced…. I’m sure you can afford a mount and balance at the same time and save your self 1 hour of complaining and just have someone else do it. With the five or so random mont and balance of car tires preventing the purchase of machines.
It is what it is, source it out from start to finish.
I was thinking still had to go to get it balanced? why not have a tire swap at the same time/location then. If it dint need to get balanced then it makes sense do it yourself.
because they wont take the time to clean the rim like i do and they wont may attention to how the sealer is applied.
Skinny sidewalls are crap I wouldn't own a set of them on any vehicle I own it makes them look getto.
That tire should be adjusted because of poor materials and workmanship!!!