It’s been many years since I’ve changed tires...a tire changer really helps. Do those balancing beads really make a difference? That is totally new to me! I’ve learned something else new today...Thanks! It was good that you repainted those wheels...it was the best time for that. Good job, as always!🤩
@@j.c.smithprojects I agree, I guess I was lucky this was years ago. My dads fleet ran all 11R24.5s. Only 19.5s we had were on the 2 gooseneck trailers. After I bought him out I started swapping over to 22.5s, 24.5s were getting pretty hard to find by then, well not outrageously priced any way..
Hey that's funny, I did the same with my dad's fleet starting at the age of fifteen. One Christmas Eve while everyone was having a great time with their families, I had to bust the tires on three 18 wheelers by morning, that's when I decided to keep my ass in school.
you handled those tires like a BOSS !...…..how did you break the bead initially? ......My 19.5 tires are practically welded to the rims how about giving some info on those spoons - where to get some like that and the online balancing beads...….. nice having Ms. Smith as your wingman in these videos.....thanks for taking us along : - )
Nice deal on some really nice tires. Those aren't exactly cheap. I'm glad I work at a auto yard, we have a tire machine. But I have done tires this way before, lots of soapy water becomes your friend working with tires. I'm surprised they only keep those for a few years.
It seems to me that the front stybilizer bar have the boots broken or tear down. I saw them when you where testing the balljoints and tierods. Thanks for the videos!!
If you read the last four numbers on the DOT code it’ll say “0408” as it does on these tires 04 being the 4th week and 08 being the year it was made so these tires are 11 years old provided this was filmed recently. But nice job making it look easy!
The valley is called a Drop Center.I see you have a good way of doing it but sometimes a vicegrip helps after you get the first side on use it on the second it's easier to keep it from coming back up. Just an idea.
Ya, I use to do this many many years ago. I still have the tools to do this. I now take it to a shop. I now put a value on my time and energy plus you have to get them balanced properly.
240$ crazy, my local tire guy charges 10$ a tire. ill go and change your tires for 240$ though lol. them 19.5s are pain in the ass though, the last ones i changed where 18ply or so about an inch thick sidewall lol, little soap goes a long way. for balancing beads, just buy some bbs for a bb gun and it should work just fine. also to break the tire, just use a big board and drive on it with a heavy truck to bust the bead off the rim, i dont even bother hitting em with a hammer sometimes and it works great for me.
question is the sidewalls on this tire about an inch thick ? because if it is this is the video i was looking for to do these tires. edit: once they were off the wheel i could tell they were the ones i need to learn to do.
Instead of using a vice grip and damaging the rim. Stick your spoon bar through one of the rim holes and leave it there.start mounting the tire the spoon will lock your bead in place as you do your walk around and mount
Oh man you made it look too easy! I've been banging on one damn Chinese 19.5 tire all evening to get it off 😂 then I gave up as the second side just won't come off and I thought the first part is the hard one..
You sure made breaking those tires down and mounting new tires look easy. Sounds like a good deal with a friend in the tire business because tires are expensive anymore.
the only way to have a savings is to actually save money! instead of spending $240. i spent $46 on balancing beads, primer and paint. i got a much better result also....i wouldnt have been able to paint the wheels while the tires were off.
Those stiff sidewalls make it easier, I'd rather change truck or tractor tires with stiff sidewalls than car tires with flexible ones, they fight you every step of the way.
I'm too old to do the "tire-dance" for a whole truck at a time. About 20-years ago I bought an old, used, Coats truck tire machine at an auction, It was a smart move...
only one slight mess up... its a good habit to start taking a tire off at the valve stem and you did that.. more importantly you should always work to finish at the valve stem when you put a tire on... you didn't do that.. reason is when you are pulling the bead down in to the drop center it will rip the inside of the valve stem off or rip it.. then you need to take the tire off again and replace that... all that said you did a good job.. changing tires manually is a skill that people should have...
Check out the Ken Tool Blue Cobra. I think it costs around $240.00. Farming Fixing and Fabricating channel just had a video demonstrating it. Good luck and keep up the videos...
I learned that from my dad years ago, very good technique unless your lazy. Cool video, wish the spoiled kids would watch and learn and do for themselves like we did and do.
Mr JC Funny story. My guys at the shop wanted to change 19.5 tires. After about 1.5 hours and only one tire mounted,I pulled this video up. Next one was about 10 minutes Thanks for sharing and stay safe
It looks like the out side of the right is worn off and the inside of the left tire is worn on the front tires. That would make the truck pull to the right because there is not enough tread on those out side edges to hold it up even on the road. Those newer tires your going to install should solve your steering problem.
The .5 sizes don't use a "safety bead" so the bead seats at 15° instead of the 5° degree seat on a normal passenger car rim. Truck tires are so stiff the "safety bead" design just isn't practical and would make breaking the bead extremely difficult because they are so resilient and conversely safety beads usually require machine help to break a bead due to their pliability. Basically it's commercial use tire vs civilian but the 1/2 inch size denotes the sealing surface of the bead. Dam.. rambling but hope it helps
nice information on how to DIY things rather than paying an astronomical amount for someone else to do it. Leave that to those who have "extra money" they want to get rid of.
oh yes i do need the vise grips on these tires. i tried doing it without them....i didnt want to scratch my paint but the bead just kept sliding. the vise grips made it so much easier and faster.
J.C. SMITH PROJECTS I've had to use them too at times don't really like to but you now. love what you do friend keep up the great work. Wish you were closer I'm in Maine
Nope. First bite completely wrong. Shove those same ends in about 6 inches apart with the nub UP and against the rim edge (the curl of the bar will push naturally into the drop center. Push those bars over and cross them in an "X" and push down using the dish face as a fulcrum, and the side opposite your bars will automatically pull into the drop an the tire pops right off easy. You can have a dismount and mount done in under 60 seconds and not struggle at all Also, if your shop is charging over 200 bucks for 6 dismount/mounts, you're getting severely ripped off
If you're fixing to learn how to break tires down and mount them watch a professional that does it everyday. Everybody has there own way but theres alot easier ways then this, for starters you should only have to flip the tire over once
@@j.c.smithprojects Look up Jon Rheaume 19.5 dismount and mount. Yes I am a professional. You got that part right. But your bars were still put in wrong. Just trying to help buddy. I only did it so everybody doesn't get it wrong by watching your video. There is such a thing as the right way. And the way they bars were designed to be used. And it does help to do it right. I know you took them off without any damage. I see that you're not a hack. And I didn't claim you were one.
A real workout video JC!
Nice job on the video Mrs. JC
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It’s been many years since I’ve changed tires...a tire changer really helps. Do those balancing beads really make a difference? That is totally new to me! I’ve learned something else new today...Thanks! It was good that you repainted those wheels...it was the best time for that. Good job, as always!🤩
Great tutorial appreciate the video enjoyed watching it and glad we have a tire machine that makes tires easy.
My first job growing up on dads company. Changing truck and trailer tires... Hated it lol. Thanks for sharing JC
i dont mind doing 22.5" tires but i hate doing 19.5" tires.
@@j.c.smithprojects I agree, I guess I was lucky this was years ago. My dads fleet ran all 11R24.5s. Only 19.5s we had were on the 2 gooseneck trailers. After I bought him out I started swapping over to 22.5s, 24.5s were getting pretty hard to find by then, well not outrageously priced any way..
Hey that's funny, I did the same with my dad's fleet starting at the age of fifteen. One Christmas Eve while everyone was having a great time with their families, I had to bust the tires on three 18 wheelers by morning, that's when I decided to keep my ass in school.
you handled those tires like a BOSS !...…..how did you break the bead initially? ......My 19.5 tires are practically welded to the rims
how about giving some info on those spoons - where to get some like that and the online balancing beads...…..
nice having Ms. Smith as your wingman in these videos.....thanks for taking us along : - )
i used that bead breaking hammer you saw me use in the video. i will do a video about the part numbers of the hammer and the spoons i used soon.
Way to get after it guys, well done!
Great video and tips on changing these tires JC! Those can be miserable to change by hand!
you are right. the import brand tires were the hardest to get off.
Skipping back and forth between the tire spoons is a good technique
I use to do that in the junkyard I worked in. Dish soap and 3 big tire spoons. Prior to that we had an old F700 with split rims.
Great job JC you make it look easy.
im glad it looked easy because i was beat by the time i was done!
Nice deal on some really nice tires. Those aren't exactly cheap. I'm glad I work at a auto yard, we have a tire machine. But I have done tires this way before, lots of soapy water becomes your friend working with tires. I'm surprised they only keep those for a few years.
very informative, 19.5 are by far best tires for your heavy duty pick up
Great video JC
Mine never come off that easy. Thanks for making the video.
It seems to me that the front stybilizer bar have the boots broken or tear down. I saw them when you where testing the balljoints and tierods. Thanks for the videos!!
Man ... my back is now hurting just watching but that is the way to save money right there!
My uncle shot his back trying to mount some tires trying to save himself 40$ bucks was it worth it I dont think so my friend
Awsome video didn't know you could do this. But am curios if you can use the beads on a one ton with 235 85 r16. Luca
That was incredibly fast and effective im excited to try this technique out because the one i was trained with has not been at all 😭
You made quick work of those tires! Thanks for sharing
its easy when they arent 20 years old and stuck to the rim.
Man you make that look easy! I need a set of those spoons. What do you use for tire grease my tub just got empty. Today your back is bothering you?
If you read the last four numbers on the DOT code it’ll say “0408” as it does on these tires 04 being the 4th week and 08 being the year it was made so these tires are 11 years old provided this was filmed recently. But nice job making it look easy!
The valley is called a Drop Center.I see you have a good way of doing it but sometimes a vicegrip helps after you get the first side on use it on the second it's easier to keep it from coming back up. Just an idea.
ive helped my dad changing tires, it was a rough day, lol, and yes soap works awesome
luckily i split this into 2 different days since i was painting the wheels!
I've always use the 3-bar technique for dismounting/remounting.
Ya, I use to do this many many years ago. I still have the tools to do this. I now take it to a shop. I now put a value on my time and energy plus you have to get them balanced properly.
Properly balanced right here every time.
240$ crazy, my local tire guy charges 10$ a tire. ill go and change your tires for 240$ though lol. them 19.5s are pain in the ass though, the last ones i changed where 18ply or so about an inch thick sidewall lol, little soap goes a long way. for balancing beads, just buy some bbs for a bb gun and it should work just fine. also to break the tire, just use a big board and drive on it with a heavy truck to bust the bead off the rim, i dont even bother hitting em with a hammer sometimes and it works great for me.
Made it look easy, nice J.C.
Man I had to change some 11r22.5 tires a little while ago it sucked since I haven't changed any in a year or so. I was out of practice for sure
question is the sidewalls on this tire about an inch thick ?
because if it is this is the video i was looking for to do these tires.
edit: once they were off the wheel i could tell they were the ones i need to learn to do.
*you have a special tool for this right?*
*Yeah, a hammer.*
Instead of using a vice grip and damaging the rim. Stick your spoon bar through one of the rim holes and leave it there.start mounting the tire the spoon will lock your bead in place as you do your walk around and mount
Wish you did a video on how you did the rims mines are horrible
Bravo!
Oh man you made it look too easy! I've been banging on one damn Chinese 19.5 tire all evening to get it off 😂 then I gave up as the second side just won't come off and I thought the first part is the hard one..
Swapping out super singles this way is a pain in the ass!
You sure made breaking those tires down and mounting new tires look easy. Sounds like a good deal with a friend in the tire business because tires are expensive anymore.
it looked easier than it was....i would rather do 10 22.5" tires than 1 19.5" tire.
Another great one JC! (although was kinda hopin' fer a little ether action :) )
I dont use either any more. i bought a air blast tank for seating the beads. sorry it wasnt more exciting.
:)
Use an old rag or get a bead keeper to keep from scratching your rims
That's the way to do it, A little hard work and you saved $240 to many people out there don't understand that concept. Great Video as always Mr.JC
the only way to have a savings is to actually save money! instead of spending $240. i spent $46 on balancing beads, primer and paint. i got a much better result also....i wouldnt have been able to paint the wheels while the tires were off.
I remember my younger days and split ring tire changing watching this. Hated them things.
Those stiff sidewalls make it easier, I'd rather change truck or tractor tires with stiff sidewalls than car tires with flexible ones, they fight you every step of the way.
The company Counteract has an app that tells you how many ounces to use
I saw a date code on one of those tires. It was manufactured in 2008.
JC what engine is in the red 350 that you just put tires on? V10?
the red f450 has a v10
I use old diesel instead of soap but both ways work just fine
To save a few dollars more & try vegetable oil to mount the tires. Silicone, petrolium, & solvent based lubricants may damage the tire.
I'm too old to do the "tire-dance" for a whole truck at a time. About 20-years ago I bought an old, used, Coats truck tire machine at an auction, It was a smart move...
most older tire machines wont do the 19.5" i dont do that many 19.5" tires. i do more 22.5" tires more.
You literally just saved my job with this one.
what brand are the spoons? and were do you buy them ? thanks
Do you yourself a favor and only buy Ken Tool bars and spoons they even have bars specifically made for 19.5
Never knew about those balancing beads
only one slight mess up... its a good habit to start taking a tire off at the valve stem and you did that.. more importantly you should always work to finish at the valve stem when you put a tire on... you didn't do that.. reason is when you are pulling the bead down in to the drop center it will rip the inside of the valve stem off or rip it.. then you need to take the tire off again and replace that... all that said you did a good job.. changing tires manually is a skill that people should have...
Check out the Ken Tool Blue Cobra. I think it costs around $240.00. Farming Fixing and Fabricating channel just had a video demonstrating it. Good luck and keep up the videos...
That tool works good on 22.5 and 24.5 but not on 19.5s.
@@j.c.smithprojects Good to know. Thanks for letting me know. Have a good one.
I learned that from my dad years ago, very good technique unless your lazy. Cool video, wish the spoiled kids would watch and learn and do for themselves like we did and do.
I like the job, how much are the tools required to do the job?
Did that bad really let go with those light hammer taps?
yes the .5 tires don't have the inner bead that other sizes have.
That’s pretty cool bud. Never seen anyone do a tire that small.
i would rather do 10 22.5" tires than 1 19.5" tire!
Badass
Mr JC Funny story. My guys at the shop wanted to change 19.5 tires. After about 1.5 hours and only one tire mounted,I pulled this video up. Next one was about 10 minutes Thanks for sharing and stay safe
i remember how long it took me to do the first one!
I did this today. No soap. 57 skinny years old and 165 lbs. The tire and wheel weigh almost as much as me.
It looks like the out side of the right is worn off and the inside of the left tire is worn on the front tires. That would make the truck pull to the right because there is not enough tread on those out side edges to hold it up even on the road. Those newer tires your going to install should solve your steering problem.
the tire being worn that way is the "effects" of a problem. i need to find the "cause". i will do a video on what i find.
Got to wonder how they get to weird sizes like 16 1/2" and 19 1/2" for wheels diameters?
The .5 sizes don't use a "safety bead" so the bead seats at 15° instead of the 5° degree seat on a normal passenger car rim. Truck tires are so stiff the "safety bead" design just isn't practical and would make breaking the bead extremely difficult because they are so resilient and conversely safety beads usually require machine help to break a bead due to their pliability. Basically it's commercial use tire vs civilian but the 1/2 inch size denotes the sealing surface of the bead. Dam.. rambling but hope it helps
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Sweet deal on those tires, batteries and tires are killers for expenses! Wife tried to email you about the lift gate.
i will look at my emails.
Great info , don't show dude from South main auto or he will try to sell you a new set of tires
Eric hates doing 19.5" tires as much as i do.
Never even heard of balancing beads, balancing tires was the only reason I never changed my own. (Not a mechanic)
you could always mount your own and then have them balanced.
I mount all mine and don't balance. I can drive 80mph to Dallas and it's smooth.
what color are the rims
it is just rustoleum smoke grey.
nice information on how to DIY things rather than paying an astronomical amount for someone else to do it. Leave that to those who have "extra money" they want to get rid of.
I'd pay the money I hate 19.5, vice grips chasing that all over the rim, you can have my money.
I would think as much stuff you do you'd have a tire machine. Made it look easy though
tir machines dont do 19.5" tires very well. i dont do that many small tires so it really isnt cost effective.
you probably don't need the vise grips and truck tires are much easier than doing car size tires by hand
oh yes i do need the vise grips on these tires. i tried doing it without them....i didnt want to scratch my paint but the bead just kept sliding. the vise grips made it so much easier and faster.
J.C. SMITH PROJECTS I've had to use them too at times don't really like to but you now. love what you do friend keep up the great work. Wish you were closer I'm in Maine
240 usd for tire change!! that's insane
I should have watched the whole video first.lol
putting on 11 year old tires. made 11 week of 2008
Nope. First bite completely wrong. Shove those same ends in about 6 inches apart with the nub UP and against the rim edge (the curl of the bar will push naturally into the drop center. Push those bars over and cross them in an "X" and push down using the dish face as a fulcrum, and the side opposite your bars will automatically pull into the drop an the tire pops right off easy.
You can have a dismount and mount done in under 60 seconds and not struggle at all
Also, if your shop is charging over 200 bucks for 6 dismount/mounts, you're getting severely ripped off
great! a tire changing pro! i am not and dont want to be. as long as they get changed without any damage....it is a success.
THOSE ARE EASY BECAUSE THEY ARE TUBELESS!
YOU HAVE REAL WORK TO DO WHEN YOU ARE DEALING WITH SPLIT RIM WHEELS!
AS much as you deal with trucks , why wouldn't you employ your own tire machine ?
most tire machines struggle with the 19.5" tires if they do them at all.
I paid 300 for 6
If you're fixing to learn how to break tires down and mount them watch a professional that does it everyday. Everybody has there own way but theres alot easier ways then this, for starters you should only have to flip the tire over once
i dont do 19.5" tires but maybe twice a year. this went just fine for me and i saved money.
I hate 19.5’s SO MUCH...
I have videos. And I stopped watching your video 10 seconds in because you're applying the 1st bite into the tire with your tire irons backwards
oh good. another "professional" tire changer. the tires cam off and went back on without any damage to the rim, tire or bead.....mission accomplished.
@@j.c.smithprojects Look up Jon Rheaume 19.5 dismount and mount. Yes I am a professional. You got that part right. But your bars were still put in wrong. Just trying to help buddy. I only did it so everybody doesn't get it wrong by watching your video. There is such a thing as the right way. And the way they bars were designed to be used. And it does help to do it right. I know you took them off without any damage. I see that you're not a hack. And I didn't claim you were one.
I run my own tire shop and, i can tell you 5,10 things your doing wrong.
tires got mounted without any troubles and have been on the truck since with no problems. cany be all that wrong.
Braking Beed is the hardest job u bypast that
I showed breaking the bead. it is in the video.
when those tires lose air the bead falls off rim.
Youre doing it wrong. The rim goes with studs holes facing the ground..much more easy
NOT ON THESE RIMS
19.5 rims have the drop center toward the face so you change them that way.