Yeah, plus one from me on that. Also no stupid one minute intro, and no nauseating, shaky/whirling around camera work. Tripods are a viewer's best friend!
To make mounting/dismounting easier, push down on the tire opposite of the tool. That will get it into the center, smaller part of the wheel so it does not need to stretch anywhere near as much. May be more difficult on such a wide, low-profile tire, but should still be possible once the bead is unstuck.
Mr. Matt, I can't believe how detailed you explained on how to change or dismount a tire properly and handy as DIY way with Harbor Freight with a Lucid adapter tool. Need one for my CtsV. Sometimes it's scary to swing by at a tire shop. Thank you for your video, totally explained how to use the tool property.
One tip for you, cut a rectangle of thick plastic from a washer fluid or antifreeze jug and fold it around the bead breaker. That will prevent scratches to the wheel and let you sink it down against the bead for easier breaking. I need to get me one of those Lucid adapters!
Awesome video !!! I wasn't expecting the tire repair portion. . A "Double Feature". Like some mentioned, best demo video on Harbor freight tire changer. Great job.
I used one of these the other day at my friends dads garage and I'm getting one! My tire store down the street started charging $20 just to put a tire on a bare wheel. Hell with that.
Thank you for your video. I once had a new set of tires mounted on new American Racing Wheels at the Tire Rack in South Bend Indiana . They actually let you in their huge shop while they are doing tire work. I observed them putting a new wheel on the tire machine with now tire and spinning it. I asked the guy why they did that and he said they check them for runout and balance before the new tire goes on. I was impressed. Low profile tires are harder to work with than regular tires and Runflats are a different game altogether.
I have one of those entire changers also. It has come in very handy. Used it many times. I hate waiting at an automotive repair place and customer service is a thing of the past.
@@ichicken5052 I should start playing the lottery then lol. I've had to remove and replace the same tire on my cars quite a few times and I've also done it for a few friends using the method of marking the tire in the position to which it came off. I still take it and get it checked at a shop to see if it's in balance and everytime they have been.
Really enjoyed this one, having always relied on the local tire dealer to repair punctures. This takes all of the mystery out of it; not unlike repairing my bicycle's flats!
Great job and video. I always purchase the road hazard warranty on tires because most tire stores will never fix a flat when the first outer tread (like yours did) has a nail/screw/puncture in it. If the puncture is anywhere else on the tread, no problem. I'm told there's too much flexing and to much liability for the store so, they just install another matching brand-new tire; well worth the warranty especially on $300.00 plus E-rated truck tires. And yes, I must buy another road hazard warranty on the new replacement tire. Again, great job and video.
What if I told you I personally patched and/or plugged the very edge of a tire and even sidewalls dozens and dozens and times, usually as temp fixes, and never had one leak or fail? Patches flex and stretch too. Carry on. :)
@@adamsfamilybaseball2929 I do like your Evel Knievel (Robert Craig Knievel) spirit, but I do hope this was only because you had no choice and weren't just risking your family's lives because you could.... and you also ONLY ran or put that "May-POP" tire on the rear for a very short time. Sometimes a guy has to do what a guy has to do. We've all been there my friend. Stay safe and thanks for sharing. Love that it worked for a short time.
Good DIY video for a home gamer. That Harbor Fright tire changer looks like a good bang for the buck tool for occasional use. I need five new mud and snow tires for my new-to-me Japanese mini truck and I'd like to do them one at a time so I can sand blast and powder coat the rims, and that would be a big hassle for a tire shop.
Tire shop wouldn't do it ( wait on you to clean & paint ) . This needs to be bolted down some how . Like here he bolted to floor , I've seen people use 4'×4' ×2 plywood 3/4" .
@@davidwhite4474 - I haven't done the tire swap and rim powder coating yet but have decided to do them one at a time, myself. The mini truck uses small tires that are probably not much more difficult to remove and install than motorcycle tires. If it's a problem, I'll get a Harbor Freight tire changer. I'll static balance the tire myself too. It's a low speed truck with small tires and probably doesn't need dynamic balancing.
I enjoyed seeing the duckbill adapter in use. Regarding the nail puncture in the tread, I have always used a $7 walmart plug kit and fixed the tire right on the car. I have done dozens over the last 30 years and never had a leak.
For real!! I use to bust a nut removing/installing tires. Plugs have been a huge time saver for me. Still use one of these to replace tires, but mine doesn't have the clamp and I had to make a whole new bead breaker 3x heavier. The one that it came with was just like his and bent on the first use.
1) well constructed video 2) love that you enjoy doing all this yourself 3) I'd just use a plug but the internal patch is +++! 4) thank you... never knew about the accessory for the tire changer
Also it is best to start stitching from the center and work your way to either side as it won't let air get stuck in there. And helps if you keep one of the plastic covers on the patch so you keep it nice and clean, put it on and pull the little plastic off
Very good demo. Better job than one would get at a pro shop. TH-camrs can learn from this one. Thanks Matt, hope wife fixed you a good dinner for job well done.
Mainly good stuff, practice with your bar, using the correct side to dismount. The hooked side is for mounting, soap the bar up a bit and slide it in there, starting by the stem, and push down with one hand or have a buddy do it on the side opposite the stem. This makes it much much easier to pry it off
I have been using the same Harbor Freight tire changer on the farm for at least 15 years. I bought it on sale and it has paid for itself time and again. I have always used soapy water in a spray bottle for lube and it has never failed me. TT
Tip, use diagonal cutter to pull objects out of tires. Don't cut them, just gets a better grip. Some nails and screws the head wear off, nothing to pry against.
I didn’t realize they had adapters for those harbor freight changers. I went with a no mar for my motorcycle and it works well for trailer tires and some automotive.
Hello n God bless. I like the way you made your video on removal and installation of the tire. I was wondering where did you order hour center piece with duck bill, it looks sturdy and less shifting. Plus the screw down bolt/housing is very good. If you can please let me know where I can order one for mine, I'd appreciate it. Thank you for making your video, it helps me to improve my ability to do my tires.
The Lucid adapter has been working great for me, I just which it wasn't so expensive. If I had some decent welding skills, I would have made my own as you did.
This helped with my thought on purchasing one of these do-it-yourself tire changers. You did it all. That's what I wanted to see. It all sounds good when you hear someone tell you but it's a different story in practice most of the time.
Yes, like Matt was saying, mark the rim with chaulk along with a mark aligned with the puncture hole when remounting then no need for re-balancing. I myself will have to remember that very step😆👍👍
@@RonnieCarter38501 It's not that I had an issue with a remount. I plan on changing my own tires rather than waste time and money at a garage. As long as you put the same tire on in same position without disturbing the weights if you have some on then yeah it shouldn't be an issue. But changing out old to new could be a different ball game.
Especially nowadays where many shops won't repair a tire close to the shoulder like he had. I just had a tire with a nail in the same spot and 3 shops refused to repair it at that same spot with a patch. Finally talked one into doing it but they really put up a fight. No problem after they fixed it but I think they wanted to sell a new tire instead.
Taking out the valve core and using some soapy water when you break the bead makes it even easier. I use a slide hammer setup to break the bead as I don't have the space for the machine. From a fellow DIY'er, thanks for the video.
I would not dismount tire and change or fix it for just a simple nail, just use a plug and done. I had plugs last over 8 years in tires, the full life of the tire. Thanks for the demo of this tire changer with duck bill mod.
I was thinking the same thing. Could have been solved in 5 minutes with a sticky rope plug. I’ve plugged multiple screw/nail holes in my truck tires and they all lasted for the life of the tire. But still good to see this process. I’ve changed tires using tire spoons, and this method is definitely easier.
Can you talk more about the duck bill assembly? I purchased a similar assembly but mine doesn't have the bearings on the top and bottom where it connects to the pole. I'd like to see how the bearings fit and work threading into the pole. Thanks
Lubricate the inside face of the tyre bead before mounting it on the wheel. The mounting tool also slides against the inside face (15:43 here) and lubrication will make it slide easier.
I had a tire with a nail in it exactly where he had it and no one wanted to fix it, just wanted to sell me a new tire. I used to fix tires at my dads gas station and never had a problem patching a nail at that spot. Finally convinced a garage to patch it and never had a problem with it. I swear no one wants to fix tires anymore.
@@algeriathelandofterrorists3329 but it was not in the curve, it was a half an inch on the flat side but no one wants to fix anything these days. I used to work in my dads garage fixing tires and I patched them all the time even on the curves and it was never an issue. Sidewalls are a little trickier because the tire is only two ply on the sides but for me that was no problem either. Put a patch on it and then put a tube in and problem solved.
Prior to unmounting your tire leave the object in the tire makes it easier to find the hole, put a mark on your tire inline with the valve stem, so you can line it back up when remounting for the tire balance. Break the bead on the inside first, get some tire patch adhesive it will make a better repair, and lube the beads prior to reinstalling the tire. Ive done a gazillion tires just speaking from experience, hope this will help in the future
I bought one of those HF, but have not used it yet. I have found that a Magic Eraser works well to get the old rubber off an aluminum rim without scratching it.
Most nail leaks can be plugged without taking them off the rim. I have a plug in a motorcycle tire that has been there since 2006 that the dealership told me wouldn’t last a day…But I digress, I came here to watch the HF tire remover video and you did a great job. I like your adaptations and plan to make my own version to save a few bucks…welding isn’t free but if you already have the metal…
I agree re good old' fashioned plugs - they work great (but having a better grade "T-handle" insertion tool is essential... also rubber cement to ease the plug in & enhance the seal). Here's a link to a vid showing z DIY version of the Lucid upgrade: th-cam.com/video/4uauYavnP7Q/w-d-xo.html
When torquing down the wheel nuts, should we lift the vehicle slightly such that only a small fraction of the vehicle weight is on the wheel whose nuts are not yet torqued ?
I heard in your video that you balance your own tires. Could you do a video on that as well. Thank you for that full walk through on the Harbor Freight tire changer.
I do have another set of tires and wheels with a slow leak around the rim that I intend to do a video on, so I will include the balancing of these wheels as well. I should be able to get to it within the next two weeks. Thanks for your interest and input. Have a great day!
Nicely done! I have The same Tire changer and I Fabricated an Attachment that goes on and off as needed to do Motorcycle Tires! How do you like The Lucid Adapter?
A hydraulic lift and a manual tire changer. Skimp here to go all out there. Nice! I dont have any of those. Hahaha! But I'd love to have both... Nice job!
You are right, the plug patch is better because it will prevent water intrusion to the steel belts which can lead to rust and degradation of the tire. That is what I will use for all future repairs. Thanks for your input.
Hey Matt. Great job. What brand is that prybar you used at 8:10? One end black, other end yellow. Looks like it has good protective coating on both ends. Can't find one like that anywhere. Have a link where to purchase? Thanks!!
Here are the links to the black plastic cover on the one end and the yellow end is a plastic dip. Plastic Cover: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N2A8BWO/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Plastic Dip: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009YO1HWS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Hope that helps, have a great day!
A year later, how did the patch hold up? Of course I noticed those tires were almost ready to need replacing so maybe never made it another year just based on tread.
Thanks for the nice instruction, clean garage so it's very easy to follow. One thing I noticed missing, is there a reason you skipped the plug before applying the patch?
best way to not scratch or damage the rim edge is simply to turn the rim upside down with the face pointing downwards. Just cut a hole in a rubber mat and place it on the top surface of the harbor freight tire changer. When working on the backside it doesn't matter if you get some minor scratches
I have never used the black type so I don't know if it is better. The stuff I use does tend to dry quickly, so you need apply right before mounting the tire and after a few minutes it is dry.
The guys got money, I mean a lift in your garage. If I had cash I'd have all the toys also. He likes being Independent. In today's society.., that's a plus ! Way to go.
Like yourself, I love independence and self reliance. And besides that, if you want to have it done properly, well than you will have to do it yourself. That's my motto.
Hi, excellent video. You're the first person to use the harbor freight changer to replace a larger wheel/lower profile tire, which is the same application for my Minis. You also mentioned that you had a tire balancer. May I ask which one you use? Thanks
Sure, the balancer I have is the bubble balancer from Harbor Freight, it works very well, but can only balance statically not dynamically. A dynamic balance will require a more sophisticated balancer that spins the wheel. The static balancer usually works well for most tires and narrow wheels, but will fall short if the tire has an imbalance from the inside to outside of the tire. Have a great day!
Perfect demo. No stupid music, good editing. Thanks.
Yeah, plus one from me on that. Also no stupid one minute intro, and no nauseating, shaky/whirling around camera work. Tripods are a viewer's best friend!
Lousy audio, any music would have been preferable to this.
Right on about that damn music.
Agreed. Can't stand all that so called music.😏
To make mounting/dismounting easier, push down on the tire opposite of the tool. That will get it into the center, smaller part of the wheel so it does not need to stretch anywhere near as much. May be more difficult on such a wide, low-profile tire, but should still be possible once the bead is unstuck.
Thanks for sharing. Like the bungee idea for the bead breaker. I really enjoyed making my own duck bill manual tire changer.
By far, the best demonstration of harbor freights diy tire changer. Thank you for sharing Matt!
Subscribed!!!!!
Mr. Matt, I can't believe how detailed you explained on how to change or dismount a tire properly and handy as DIY way with Harbor Freight with a Lucid adapter tool. Need one for my CtsV. Sometimes it's scary to swing by at a tire shop. Thank you for your video, totally explained how to use the tool property.
One tip for you, cut a rectangle of thick plastic from a washer fluid or antifreeze jug and fold it around the bead breaker. That will prevent scratches to the wheel and let you sink it down against the bead for easier breaking. I need to get me one of those Lucid adapters!
Matt... Thank you so much for the full walkthrough. I was just looking for a quick tutorial on the Lucid adapter, but this was great!
Awesome video !!! I wasn't expecting the tire repair portion. . A "Double Feature". Like some mentioned, best demo video on Harbor freight tire changer. Great job.
I used one of these the other day at my friends dads garage and I'm getting one! My tire store down the street started charging $20 just to put a tire on a bare wheel. Hell with that.
Thank you for your video. I once had a new set of tires mounted on new American Racing Wheels at the Tire Rack in South Bend Indiana . They actually let you in their huge shop while they are doing tire work. I observed them putting a new wheel on the tire machine with now tire and spinning it. I asked the guy why they did that and he said they check them for runout and balance before the new tire goes on. I was impressed. Low profile tires are harder to work with than regular tires and Runflats are a different game altogether.
I have one of those entire changers also. It has come in very handy. Used it many times. I hate waiting at an automotive repair place and customer service is a thing of the past.
Not to mention the techs at tire places tend to work fast, scratch wheels and over-torque lug nuts.
You need to mark the tire at the valve stem so you can remount it in the same position to keep it balanced when finished.
Matt marked the tire at the nail and on the rim, so it is effectively the same.
doesnt always return to balance....infact nearly never...
@@ichicken5052 I should start playing the lottery then lol. I've had to remove and replace the same tire on my cars quite a few times and I've also done it for a few friends using the method of marking the tire in the position to which it came off. I still take it and get it checked at a shop to see if it's in balance and everytime they have been.
He did say something to that effect.
@@ichicken5052 How accurate is “balanced” anyway.
Really enjoyed this one, having always relied on the local tire dealer to repair punctures. This takes all of the mystery out of it; not unlike repairing my bicycle's flats!
Great walk through, your the first ive seen doing this with a decent looking rim/wheel .... Thanks for sharing.
I thoroughly enjoyed that, I appreciate you sharing it with us.
Good job done Matt! Long live DIY.
Thank you for showing this on a low-profile tire and using the Lucid adapter. I have made up my mine after watching.
Love people who take pride in their work. It’s not about how fast the job gets done.
Great video! I haven't seen someone do their own tire repair in decades! You are SO RIGHT about your attention to detail. Great job!
Magnificent work Matt. Subscribed.
thank you for posting. very clear, natural narration.
Man, you've got a nice garage, and great channel, subbed ! Thanks for the video !
You have a very nice setup.
Very nicely demo and you got an amazing garage setup👍
Great stud idea and fantastic attention to detail. Exactly why I diy my vehicles. Thanks for the vid.
Surprised you did it so well and so easy.
Great job and video. I always purchase the road hazard warranty on tires because most tire stores will never fix a flat when the first outer tread (like yours did) has a nail/screw/puncture in it. If the puncture is anywhere else on the tread, no problem. I'm told there's too much flexing and to much liability for the store so, they just install another matching brand-new tire; well worth the warranty especially on $300.00 plus E-rated truck tires. And yes, I must buy another road hazard warranty on the new replacement tire. Again, great job and video.
What if I told you I personally patched and/or plugged the very edge of a tire and even sidewalls dozens and dozens and times, usually as temp fixes, and never had one leak or fail? Patches flex and stretch too. Carry on. :)
@@adamsfamilybaseball2929 I do like your Evel Knievel (Robert Craig Knievel) spirit, but I do hope this was only because you had no choice and weren't just risking your family's lives because you could.... and you also ONLY ran or put that "May-POP" tire on the rear for a very short time. Sometimes a guy has to do what a guy has to do. We've all been there my friend. Stay safe and thanks for sharing. Love that it worked for a short time.
Good DIY video for a home gamer. That Harbor Fright tire changer looks like a good bang for the buck tool for occasional use. I need five new mud and snow tires for my new-to-me Japanese mini truck and I'd like to do them one at a time so I can sand blast and powder coat the rims, and that would be a big hassle for a tire shop.
Tire shop wouldn't do it ( wait on you to clean & paint ) . This needs to be bolted down some how . Like here he bolted to floor , I've seen people use 4'×4' ×2 plywood 3/4" .
@@davidwhite4474 - I haven't done the tire swap and rim powder coating yet but have decided to do them one at a time, myself. The mini truck uses small tires that are probably not much more difficult to remove and install than motorcycle tires. If it's a problem, I'll get a Harbor Freight tire changer. I'll static balance the tire myself too. It's a low speed truck with small tires and probably doesn't need dynamic balancing.
Thanks for showing us that this tire changer will work with custom wheels and over the 16” stated ad. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I enjoyed seeing the duckbill adapter in use. Regarding the nail puncture in the tread, I have always used a $7 walmart plug kit and fixed the tire right on the car. I have done dozens over the last 30 years and never had a leak.
For real!! I use to bust a nut removing/installing tires. Plugs have been a huge time saver for me. Still use one of these to replace tires, but mine doesn't have the clamp and I had to make a whole new bead breaker 3x heavier. The one that it came with was just like his and bent on the first use.
Nice, I have those rims on my 08 GT 500. Cool video on how to do this.
1) well constructed video
2) love that you enjoy doing all this yourself
3) I'd just use a plug but the internal patch is +++!
4) thank you... never knew about the accessory for the tire changer
Also it is best to start stitching from the center and work your way to either side as it won't let air get stuck in there. And helps if you keep one of the plastic covers on the patch so you keep it nice and clean, put it on and pull the little plastic off
Very good demo. Better job than one would get at a pro shop. TH-camrs can learn from this one. Thanks Matt, hope wife fixed you a good dinner for job well done.
Excellent video, thank you! Like the steps and pace! Keep it up!
Mainly good stuff, practice with your bar, using the correct side to dismount. The hooked side is for mounting, soap the bar up a bit and slide it in there, starting by the stem, and push down with one hand or have a buddy do it on the side opposite the stem. This makes it much much easier to pry it off
I have been using the same Harbor Freight tire changer on the farm for at least 15 years. I bought it on sale and it has paid for itself time and again. I have always used soapy water in a spray bottle for lube and it has never failed me. TT
I also used the soapy water for leak detection. If there is a leak it will bubble. Also use it to detect AC leaks etc.
Thanks for the excellent no bs demo. P.S. nice garage.
One thing to also do while you have the tire apart is to put a new valve stem in. They are very cheap and well worth it.
Nice home work shop :) like you said it's not about the cost but about the journey, keep moving stay young.
Tip, use diagonal cutter to pull objects out of tires. Don't cut them, just gets a better grip. Some nails and screws the head wear off, nothing to pry against.
I agree it’s not about saving money or time. I for one just enjoy doing my own work. I get to control the care and quality of work.
Often easier to initially seat the tire by leaving the Schrader valve out as it allows for a higher volume of air to enter the tire.
Right. And using an air blow gun gives more air flow than an inflator, for easier bead seating.
VERY VERY GOOD INFORMATION , 100% WILL WORK FOR ME . THANKS
I didn’t realize they had adapters for those harbor freight changers. I went with a no mar for my motorcycle and it works well for trailer tires and some automotive.
Hello n God bless. I like the way you made your video on removal and installation of the tire. I was wondering where did you order hour center piece with duck bill, it looks sturdy and less shifting. Plus the screw down bolt/housing is very good. If you can please let me know where I can order one for mine, I'd appreciate it. Thank you for making your video, it helps me to improve my ability to do my tires.
The Lucid adapter has been working great for me, I just which it wasn't so expensive. If I had some decent welding skills, I would have made my own as you did.
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Good tip on using the door panel clip tool..
Excellent you made it look easy.
This helped with my thought on purchasing one of these do-it-yourself tire changers. You did it all. That's what I wanted to see. It all sounds good when you hear someone tell you but it's a different story in practice most of the time.
Yes, like Matt was saying, mark the rim with chaulk along with a mark aligned with the puncture hole when remounting then no need for re-balancing. I myself will have to remember that very step😆👍👍
@@silvergrizzly316 are you sure? 🤔😂
@@celticlightning9703 If you remount the tire in the same relative position, what's changed to cause the wheel to be unbalanced?
@@RonnieCarter38501 It's not that I had an issue with a remount. I plan on changing my own tires rather than waste time and money at a garage. As long as you put the same tire on in same position without disturbing the weights if you have some on then yeah it shouldn't be an issue. But changing out old to new could be a different ball game.
Especially nowadays where many shops won't repair a tire close to the shoulder like he had. I just had a tire with a nail in the same spot and 3 shops refused to repair it at that same spot with a patch. Finally talked one into doing it but they really put up a fight. No problem after they fixed it but I think they wanted to sell a new tire instead.
Love the video man i just ordered my charger after watching your videos i will only change atv tires so I should be good
Thank you my friend. Well done. I would like to see you balance. I will search to see if you did a video.
Nice to see another Shelby owner changing their own tires! Cheers!
You should add link where you buy the lucid adapter ...its more convenient and save time looking for it...
Taking out the valve core and using some soapy water when you break the bead makes it even easier. I use a slide hammer setup to break the bead as I don't have the space for the machine. From a fellow DIY'er, thanks for the video.
I would not dismount tire and change or fix it for just a simple nail, just use a plug and done. I had plugs last over 8 years in tires, the full life of the tire. Thanks for the demo of this tire changer with duck bill mod.
You've had tires with plugs for 8 years!! My Lort.
I was thinking the same thing. Could have been solved in 5 minutes with a sticky rope plug. I’ve plugged multiple screw/nail holes in my truck tires and they all lasted for the life of the tire. But still good to see this process. I’ve changed tires using tire spoons, and this method is definitely easier.
Can you talk more about the duck bill assembly? I purchased a similar assembly but mine doesn't have the bearings on the top and bottom where it connects to the pole. I'd like to see how the bearings fit and work threading into the pole. Thanks
Lubricate the inside face of the tyre bead before mounting it on the wheel. The mounting tool also slides against the inside face (15:43 here) and lubrication will make it slide easier.
I had a tire with a nail in it exactly where he had it and no one wanted to fix it, just wanted to sell me a new tire. I used to fix tires at my dads gas station and never had a problem patching a nail at that spot. Finally convinced a garage to patch it and never had a problem with it. I swear no one wants to fix tires anymore.
They don't want to fix it becuz it's in the curve of the tire no one want that liability....
@@algeriathelandofterrorists3329 but it was not in the curve, it was a half an inch on the flat side but no one wants to fix anything these days. I used to work in my dads garage fixing tires and I patched them all the time even on the curves and it was never an issue. Sidewalls are a little trickier because the tire is only two ply on the sides but for me that was no problem either. Put a patch on it and then put a tube in and problem solved.
Prior to unmounting your tire leave the object in the tire makes it easier to find the hole, put a mark on your tire inline with the valve stem, so you can line it back up when remounting for the tire balance. Break the bead on the inside first, get some tire patch adhesive it will make a better repair, and lube the beads prior to reinstalling the tire. Ive done a gazillion tires just speaking from experience, hope this will help in the future
That’s exactly how it was done in the video.
Center cap indexed to valve stem and spokes, very good.
I bought one of those HF, but have not used it yet. I have found that a Magic Eraser works well to get the old rubber off an aluminum rim without scratching it.
I couldn't agree more with you on everything you stated. That's also a really Kool car
Sir, I am impressed !!!
Most nail leaks can be plugged without taking them off the rim. I have a plug in a motorcycle tire that has been there since 2006 that the dealership told me wouldn’t last a day…But I digress, I came here to watch the HF tire remover video and you did a great job. I like your adaptations and plan to make my own version to save a few bucks…welding isn’t free but if you already have the metal…
I agree re good old' fashioned plugs - they work great (but having a better grade "T-handle" insertion tool is essential... also rubber cement to ease the plug in & enhance the seal).
Here's a link to a vid showing z DIY version of the Lucid upgrade:
th-cam.com/video/4uauYavnP7Q/w-d-xo.html
I seen that you had green valve stem caps. Does that indicate the tire supposed to be pressurized with nitrogen and not air
Awesome job perfect where did you get that little adapter thank you
Excellent video
When torquing down the wheel nuts, should we lift the vehicle slightly such that only a small fraction of the vehicle weight is on the wheel whose nuts are not yet torqued ?
You don't look like a mecanic.You look an accountant. But you have very good mechanical skills and instincts.
I heard in your video that you balance your own tires. Could you do a video on that as well. Thank you for that full walk through on the Harbor Freight tire changer.
I do have another set of tires and wheels with a slow leak around the rim that I intend to do a video on, so I will include the balancing of these wheels as well. I should be able to get to it within the next two weeks. Thanks for your interest and input. Have a great day!
Hi what size welding clamps are you using ???? Thanks
good video. There are plugs that have a stem that goes thru the puncture hole.
Hi,
Great video 👍
Where can I buy this tire changer ?
Any chance to get some link ?
Nicely done! I have The same Tire changer and I Fabricated an Attachment that goes on and off as needed to do Motorcycle Tires! How do you like The Lucid Adapter?
A hydraulic lift and a manual tire changer. Skimp here to go all out there. Nice! I dont have any of those. Hahaha! But I'd love to have both... Nice job!
I like that combination plug patch they make it seems like it would be the way to go, but I could be wrong, but it seems better
You are right, the plug patch is better because it will prevent water intrusion to the steel belts which can lead to rust and degradation of the tire. That is what I will use for all future repairs. Thanks for your input.
That’s a fancy home garage. For sure. Even brought bubble tester instead of soap lololol
Hey Matt. Great job. What brand is that prybar you used at 8:10? One end black, other end yellow. Looks like it has good protective coating on both ends. Can't find one like that anywhere. Have a link where to purchase? Thanks!!
Here are the links to the black plastic cover on the one end and the yellow end is a plastic dip.
Plastic Cover:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N2A8BWO/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Plastic Dip:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009YO1HWS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope that helps, have a great day!
A year later, how did the patch hold up? Of course I noticed those tires were almost ready to need replacing so maybe never made it another year just based on tread.
Thanks for the nice instruction, clean garage so it's very easy to follow. One thing I noticed missing, is there a reason you skipped the plug before applying the patch?
best way to not scratch or damage the rim edge is simply to turn the rim upside down with the face pointing downwards. Just cut a hole in a rubber mat and place it on the top surface of the harbor freight tire changer. When working on the backside it doesn't matter if you get some minor scratches
Great video just wanted to know where did you buy the Lucid adaptor at?
Good video please make more video thanks Matt
Hi Matt! Subscribed! Where can I get that Lucid Adapter for that Harbor Freight manual tire machine?
What kinds of tire spoons were you using? I need those, I like the rubber protection tips.
I have never used the black type so I don't know if it is better. The stuff I use does tend to dry quickly, so you need apply right before mounting the tire and after a few minutes it is dry.
The black stuff is bead sealer not a tire lubricant
We're did you get the tire grinder and cement etc and patches
@@iancameron198 I purchased all those things from Amazon.
Very professional video.
Where can U purchase those tire irons U are using & especially the Lucid Adapter ?
Is your Lucid adapter the “lite” duty version or the heavy duty version?
Good tool and good work
I just mark the air valve on tire for balance . Good video .
Awesome shirt Matt! I just ordered one from Amazon!
Hit the nail on the head with why people like to do things themselves. It is simply NOT about money!
The guys got money, I mean a lift in your garage. If I had cash I'd have all the toys also. He likes being Independent. In today's society.., that's a plus ! Way to go.
I only use a patch plug , balance ?
Like yourself, I love independence and self reliance.
And besides that, if you want to have it done properly, well than you will have to do it yourself. That's my motto.
That's a nice Lil shop
Hi, excellent video. You're the first person to use the harbor freight changer to replace a larger wheel/lower profile tire, which is the same application for my Minis.
You also mentioned that you had a tire balancer. May I ask which one you use? Thanks
Sure, the balancer I have is the bubble balancer from Harbor Freight, it works very well, but can only balance statically not dynamically. A dynamic balance will require a more sophisticated balancer that spins the wheel. The static balancer usually works well for most tires and narrow wheels, but will fall short if the tire has an imbalance from the inside to outside of the tire. Have a great day!
This video as very informative, thank you!👍🏿