Who, if any mounts thier own tires?

[Fonzi]

I have a tire with a slow leak on the beads, 3 days that flat. Any suggestions on laying a bead on silicon or something on the bead rim? I read posts on that somewhere, but can't find it again. Brand new tire that the shop goobered up the bead in a couple spots. Or am I just out and need a new tire?

[just ben]

I have a tire with a slow leak on the beads, 3 days that flat. Any suggestions on laying a bead on silicon or something on the bead rim? I read posts on that somewhere, but can't find it again. Brand new tire that the shop goobered up the bead in a couple spots. Or am I just out and need a new tire?

you may wanna try bead sealer

[DasUberKraut]

Which HF bead breaker is everyone talking about? The one I posted a link for or a different one? I'm curious if there's a better designed one out there.

[Fonzi]

http://www.harborfreight.com/mini-ti...ger-34552.html
It is a tire changer with a bead braker. It works great I just used it tonight to reseal a tire with a goobered up bead. It works best if can mount it to something sturdy. Easier than the "get a big and tire irons" method.

[MN250R]

walmart 5.00 a tire mount and dismount

[tri again]

I have a tire with a slow leak on the beads, 3 days that flat. Any suggestions on laying a bead on silicon or something on the bead rim? I read posts on that somewhere, but can't find it again. Brand new tire that the shop goobered up the bead in a couple spots. Or am I just out and need a new tire?

I find the walmart idea interesting unless them blame..oh never mind.

I'm gonna have them do a few of mine.
But anyway,
a few things I've heard......
mostly from the 'search' key on here.
It would be infinitely more humorous if it wasn't a NEW tire.

tubes are cheap and have their plusses and minuses.
They work and hold air, they scuff and wear out inside the tire,
use lots of cornstarch to keep them from scuffing. and you have to go thru it all again
to get tube in them.

Bead sealer can make them impossible to dismount in the future.

I've just tried 'slime' in one of mine.
Some say it's never a good idea but if it fixes a leak
and keeps them from going flat and cracking the sidewalls, I'm not sure I care.

If and when the tire wears out, I'll be too old to ride anyway.
I heard the best comment about 'slime' when I was reading the instructions at the store...
"what if I have a flat and don't even know it?"

(it plugs leaks as you ride)

I used to hate dead batteries, now I hate tires.
Good luck and pls let us know what you found for a fix.

[Fonzi]

$12 can of industrial bead sealer and we are holding steady at 10psi for a day. What I thought was going to be a great deal on a $22 new Carlise knobby and $20 mount, turned into a $150 dollar, 6 day, incoherent f-bomb fueled epic. Joining this board helped me out greatly, thanks everyone, hope I can return the favor.

[tri again]

$12 can of industrial bead sealer and we are holding steady at 10psi for a day. What I thought was going to be a great deal on a $22 new Carlise knobby and $20 mount, turned into a $150 dollar, 6 day, incoherent f-bomb fueled epic. Joining this board helped me out greatly, thanks everyone, hope I can return the favor.

Yupp. 30$ tire and 30$ shipping or
61$ with free shipping.
3x = more than I've ever paid for my favorite trikes.

Where did you find the carlisle? like 22x11x8" stock size?

I have new tires on the west coast and dad needs some on the east coast
so 100$ shipping and 20 x3 to mount..
not sure we can win.

The nice thing is after all the heartache, we forget the pain and
get to ride.

[Fonzi]

Walmart last one in stock buried in their storage. The guy in the auto section said the last time they sold one was in '08. 25 by 12 by 9. $22 was too cheap to pass up. I agree, lesson learned, new skill developed in mounting myself and proud to see the BR sitting in the shop ready to be put through it's paces. So next time you brave wally world it couldn't hurt going back and asking if they have any in stock.

[DasUberKraut]

My mother inlaw works in the Tire & Lube Express Dept at one of the local Wally Worlds. I should have her look up what they have for atv tires. Employee discount. Ha ha.

[M1841]

Hello all! I'm new to the forum and am looking for help. I've changed a tire that was dryrotted and have a new one but can't get the rim o ring to hold air. (I must mention that my 3 wheeler has been in the shed for 25 years) It had been holding air for 29 to 30 minutes and now won't hold it to even get any pressure. Is the best thing to replace the ring or what?

[robtech]

I always mount my own. Got so frustrated with all the BS bead breakers, so I made my own


http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...ter&highlight=

[MTS]

Hello all! I'm new to the forum and am looking for help. I've changed a tire that was dryrotted and have a new one but can't get the rim o ring to hold air. (I must mention that my 3 wheeler has been in the shed for 25 years) It had been holding air for 29 to 30 minutes and now won't hold it to even get any pressure. Is the best thing to replace the ring or what?

You can still get new o rings just need to go to a seal/bearing shop and match it up, use a thin film of grease on it and tighten down the two rim halfs evenly in steps to keep the o ring from pinching and pushing out to one side or the other. May take a few tries just keep an eye on that oring pushing out of the groove, also make sure the o ring groove is clean.

[aldochina]

yes, i now mount my own tire's!! check it out if you havnt already!!
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...de!-that-works!!

[M1841]

Thanks MTS! I'll have to look for a shop near here. Getting the old 3 wheeler to roll again will make everything worthwhile. I'll let you know how it goes. Wish I had taken a before and after shot.