Continuing Saga of Mounting T-tires

[mg48tc@aol.com]

Everyone, I have tried the local motorcycle shops to find one who might mount TC tires onto rims. No luck. In desperation I went to the local Pep Boys and asked if (i) they would mount the tires and (ii) have they done it before. The answer to both was yes. Therefore, I am asking anyone out there whether you have used a local Pep Boys or other chain to do this? I am located on Long Island and would prefer to find a store who really has done this before. Thanks. Ed

[Want1937hd@aol.com]

Ed, If you own your own shipping blanket and a rubber mallet you can do it yourself. Some tire mounting soap may help as well. Bob TC4946

[Mark McCombs]

Thats right. In the vintage motorcycle world, you get the tire started, stand with feet a la Charlie Chaplin on the tire thats on the rim, and work your way around with tire irons.. I have used Armour All as lube, its slippery and theres no water involved. My Dad did his Dunlops with no problem; I have to paint my rims yet before I can do my INSA's. Thats why there where Tyre irons in our tool rolls! Regards Mark TC8126

----- Original Message ----- From: Want1937hd@aol.com> To: MG48TC@aol.com>; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 12:11 PM Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Continuing Saga of Mounting T-tires > Ed, If you own your own shipping blanket and a rubber mallet you can do it > yourself. Some tire mounting soap may help as well. Bob TC4946 > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

[mgowner]

Ed. Just completed mounting a new set for my TC. Go to your local drug store , purchase a bottle of glycerin. Place rim on soft blanket, put glycerin on bead of tire, use rubber hammer to fit on rim. Once you have first half mounted, insert tube,valve stem in place, more glycerin on bead and CAREFULLY use rubber hammer to drive onto rim. Take your time and do not use tire irons or PEP BOYS Good Luck Bob TC 6942

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] mg48tc@aol.com [b]To:[/b] mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Sunday, May 20, 2001 11:34 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [mg-tabc] Continuing Saga of Mounting T-tires Everyone, I have tried the local motorcycle shops to find one who might mount TC tires onto rims. No luck. In desperation I went to the local Pep Boys and asked if (i) they would mount the tires and (ii) have they done it before. The answer to both was yes. Therefore, I am asking anyone out there whether you have used a local Pep Boys or other chain to do this? I am located on Long Island and would prefer to find a store who really has done this before. Thanks. Ed Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.

[AJChalmers@aol.com]

Most any tire mounting machine will do it - the shops you contacted are all too lazy to try. I had the same response at a Wheel Works shop in San Francisco and for that reason won't do business with them. Go to an independent shop and ask them to try. If you mount from the inside any damage to paint will not be as obvious. I just got some Commander's from Coker and they will be very difficult to put on, even using glycerin or other slick stuff.

[Emgeeguy@aol.com]

I used Four Day Tire, but I think they are out of business. Had good success with them. Larry

[Peter Pleitner]

Hi Ed, As Bob suggests, glycerin is excellent, I also use it to reconstitute some plasticity in hardened wiring boots, etc. However, for simple lubrication of rubber, Palmolive liquid soap is excellent too, its my preference for fitting rubber set windscreens on older cars. You should search old messages for more on this subject, including tubes, valve stems, etc. Something not mentioned is to put plenty of talcum powder on the tube, make certain it does not get pinched by the tyre bead, that there are not mylar DOT stickers or anything on the inside of your tires (or remove them!) and that the valve stem is straight through the rim. And set the arc of the bead already in the wheel directly in the center of the rim (the smallest ID - above the rubber band which protects your tubes from spoke nipples if your wheels are center laced, which they should be, before you attempt to lever or pound the rest of the bead over the back-side rim. This is why I now prefer to powder coat my wheels, the coating is much tougher than spray on paint. Cheers, Peter

[quote] -----Original Message----- [b]From:[/b] mgowner [mailto:mgowner@bellsouth.net] [b]Sent:[/b] Sunday, May 20, 2001 5:18 PM [b]To:[/b] mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com; mg48tc@aol.com [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [mg-tabc] Continuing Saga of Mounting T-tires Ed. Just completed mounting a new set for my TC. Go to your local drug store , purchase a bottle of glycerin. Place rim on soft blanket, put glycerin on bead of tire, use rubber hammer to fit on rim. Once you have first half mounted, insert tube,valve stem in place, more glycerin on bead and CAREFULLY use rubber hammer to drive onto rim. Take your time and do not use tire irons or PEP BOYS Good Luck Bob TC 6942 ----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] mg48tc@aol.com [b]To:[/b] mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Sunday, May 20, 2001 11:34 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [mg-tabc] Continuing Saga of Mounting T-tires Everyone, I have tried the local motorcycle shops to find one who might mount TC tires onto rims. No luck. In desperation I went to the local Pep Boys and asked if (i) they would mount the tires and (ii) have they done it before. The answer to both was yes. Therefore, I am asking anyone out there whether you have used a local Pep Boys or other chain to do this? I am located on Long Island and would prefer to find a store who really has done this before. Thanks. Ed Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.

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[Paul Huck]

I have use my local Chevron station machine, just go slow, be careful. I have also mounted by hand, with the tire tools. It can be done, but is more work. All you really need is to get the tire inner rims over the wheel lip. Line up the tube valve stem and inflate. Be sure to put a rubber tire band over the end of the spokes before mounting to prevent punctures. Also, I put silicone over the spoke ends to provide additional cushion over the spoke ends. Paul Huck

----- Original Message ----- [b]From:[/b] AJChalmers@aol.com [b]To:[/b] MG48TC@aol.com ; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Sunday, May 20, 2001 9:40 PM [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [mg-tabc] Continuing Saga of Mounting T-tires Most any tire mounting machine will do it - the shops you contacted are all too lazy to try. I had the same response at a Wheel Works shop in San Francisco and for that reason won't do business with them. Go to an independent shop and ask them to try. If you mount from the inside any damage to paint will not be as obvious. I just got some Commander's from Coker and they will be very difficult to put on, even using glycerin or other slick stuff. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.