Tire change! Here is the tutorial..
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@isforshooting said in Tire change! Here is the tutorial..:
I think a treaded tire would be worth trying in some conditions, such as in Canada or Alaska where packed snow and ice are unavoidable. A treaded tire would definitely provided helpful traction for that, just like snow tires for cars do.
However, I agree that the majority of onewheelers would not really benefit from a treaded tire.
Lol
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100th post FTW!
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please provide a link or photo of the 15" tire spoons you're using.
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@craiger123 email me I will help you njcustom908@gmail.com
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@njcustom
I'm having an impossible time getting the Vega wheel off the rim - I have three 11" tire spoons, and I can get the 1st spoon in, but the second one is impossible - I can't even get it in-between the tire and the rim, it's on so tight. I've used dish soap, and I'm scratching the !@#$ out of the rim.Do I have to put the second spoon really close to the first (like 1 inch?) , and the third one really close to the second, and keep trying?
Thanks!
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You on Facebook? Jon posted some videos this of him changing tires without any tools.
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Ya I would like to see that but not joining FB to do it! ;-)
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@sonny123 Still not joining! lol
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@cascadewheeler 2 spoons is enough. You have to work around the wheel slowly.. it will break
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I said the same thing for months but then gave in...
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So, after reading this and many of the replies I tried this myself.
I haven't ever changed the tire on a Go Kart before but figured it couldn't be all that hard.
It wasn't easy but I did get the tire off and, for the most part, the new one back on.
(and yeah you can tell from the pictures it wasn't pretty but it's holding air perfectly fine.)Where I'm stuck is getting the bead to seat 100% on one side.
It's totally sealed on 'side a' but 'side b' has a small portion that won't seat.
I tried taking it to a local tire shop (not a Go Kart place but a professional tire shop) they couldn't get it seated either.The tire is totally holding air too. I'm 1/2 tempted to put it back on and ride it (my thinking is the weight will eventually pressure the tire into place.
Any other thoughts? I tried WD-40. Is there something better to use?
I did see some YouTube videos where guys were using silicon spray... is that a thing?
Just looking for ideas from the experienced.
Cheers,
Kaz
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Try unbeading it again, move it around, heat up the tire and make another attempt.
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@kazdoom You may need to pump it up to a much higher pressure than you intend to ride it to get it seated. Also, use a heat gun or something to soften the rubber if necessary.
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Use soapy water for a lube when changing tires.
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Hey thanks, guys, Unfortunately, these suggestions still didn't work for me. I even tried removing the tire and putting it on the opposite facing. At this point I think I'll just see if I can find a Go Kart place in town and see if I can convince them to give it a try. Cheers!
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Just put the valve back in and fill it till it either pops and seats or leave it at like 60psi. I let it sit for a bit and if it doesn't seat I bounce it. Use soapy water.
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@kazdoom said in Tire change! Here is the tutorial..:
So, after reading this and many of the replies I tried this myself.
I haven't ever changed the tire on a Go Kart before but figured it couldn't be all that hard.
It wasn't easy but I did get the tire off and, for the most part, the new one back on.
(and yeah you can tell from the pictures it wasn't pretty but it's holding air perfectly fine.)Where I'm stuck is getting the bead to seat 100% on one side.
It's totally sealed on 'side a' but 'side b' has a small portion that won't seat.
I tried taking it to a local tire shop (not a Go Kart place but a professional tire shop) they couldn't get it seated either.The tire is totally holding air too. I'm 1/2 tempted to put it back on and ride it (my thinking is the weight will eventually pressure the tire into place.
Any other thoughts? I tried WD-40. Is there something better to use?
I did see some YouTube videos where guys were using silicon spray... is that a thing?
Just looking for ideas from the experienced.
Cheers,
Kaz
You have to remove the valve core and pump it up with an air compressor
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Hey @kazdoom, I had the exact same problem! Like others have suggested, take it to a shop and have them pump the tire to 60 PSI. It worked for me.
