Tire mounting?

[Jobin]

Any clue who has the best price for mounting and balaning tires in town?

[bobracing]

Last I heard perfection but that was a while ago.

[iaccocca]

Big O quoted me something on the phone for 5 tires last year, but when I got there they took $20. I heard a rumor though that it is now a corporate store so I don't know.

[OldGreen]

Big O gets the nod from me. . .just look pitiful (no worries there) and they'll give you a deal. I think I did 4x tires for $65 bucks last time.

[White trash]

I paid about $25 for a pair of spoons from speedwaymotors.com last year and it was a good investment. Not only do I save money but my lard butt gets a bit of a workout.

[Wrench]

I paid about $25 for a pair of spoons from speedwaymotors.com last year and it was a good investment. Not only do I save money but my lard butt gets a bit of a workout.

You are a determined, brave man! How do you break the beads? Definitely a workout!

I just use the tire machines at work...

Last time I checked, Big O and the Firestone Tire Station (by the Mall) were the best prices around. That was a few years ago, though.

[mtnbound]

I use walmart for dismounting $5 each then mount them myself and balance with airsoft BB's

http://www.innovativebalancing.com/BigTirechart.htm

[White trash]

You are a determined, brave man! How do you break the beads? Definitely a workout!

I just use the tire machines at work...

Meh, I've mounted and dismounted a LOT of tires. Once you figure it out it is simple and only takes a few minutes.


Breaking the bead is the easiest part, I have one of THESE with a small foot operated pneumatic valve. Works slick as greased snot.

If the rig is going to see any street time I toss in steel bb's. Airsoft bb's don't weigh enough so it takes a metric butt load. With bb's I use 1 shot glass full for under 35's and 2 for over 35". :

[erslll]

Meh, I've mounted and dismounted a LOT of tires. Once you figure it out it is simple and only takes a few minutes.


Breaking the bead is the easiest part, I have one of THESE with a small foot operated pneumatic valve. Works slick as greased snot.

If the rig is going to see any street time I toss in steel bb's. Airsoft bb's don't weigh enough so it takes a metric butt load. With bb's I use 1 shot glass full for under 35's and 2 for over 35". :

Agreed. Although I just use a Hi-lift jack to break the beads. It really is pretty easy once you get the hang of it.

[Jobin]

Rimtyme on Clearwater did it for 45 out the door. By far the best deal I was able to find even walmart wouldn't touch them for less than 75 plus tax

[OldGreen]

45 for dismount, mount, and balance? That's a great deal!!

[Jobin]

That's what I said plus they dismounted two sets of wheels

[OldGreen]

That flat out rocks!