Posted by Bman on May 12, 1998 at 12:22:33:
In Reply to: Changing Split Rims Safely posted by Pete Barrett on May 12, 1998 at 00:05:33:
Pete,
It is well woth the money to take it to a truck tire
shop, they have the cages for inflation, all the tools to
take the rims apart but mostly they get to break the beads
not you. I have heard of some real hooro stories of frozen
beads, everything from using bull dozers to break them to burning
tires off the rims. I guess it depends on where you are and how
much money you think your time is worth.
If you do it, you will need the appropriate rim levers,
and sections of chain when you refill the tires. Loop the
chains around the tire and rim and bolt the section so if
by chance the ring does pop the chains will stop it. Use three
at a minimum. A locking tire inflator will help get you away
from the rim and tire combo when filling. Most reccomend not going
above 40psi to seat the tires.
Anyone else have any suggestions?