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09-23-2012, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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mounting and balance low profiles
anybody have any tips on how to mount low profile tires??? i have a tire machine that can do it at work but never did a low profile before. i work at a diesel shop so it's not used often and noone knows how to use the low profile side of the machine. any videos out there to show you how?? thanks
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09-23-2012, 06:57 PM | #2 |
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Get trained on the machine.
Use more lube. |
09-23-2012, 07:48 PM | #3 |
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Like I said noone at the shop knows how to use the low profile side. Only reason we have it was cause they got it at a good price .
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09-23-2012, 08:03 PM | #4 |
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Find the make and model of the machine.
Use the google box to find the operating manual. Use more lube. |
09-23-2012, 08:44 PM | #5 |
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oh my gawd...what bloody size ARE THEY
335/25's??? and this is where?? idiotsville or moronovia pa???? |
09-23-2012, 08:52 PM | #6 |
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09-23-2012, 11:14 PM | #7 |
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The manufacturer's website will probably have some videos on whatever model you have.
PS: If you don't give necessary information, or don't even try to find the answer yourself, you really shouldn't complain when people give you ****. |
09-23-2012, 11:27 PM | #8 | |
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still people don't have to put smart a** comments all the time, don't gotta be a dick. This is a forum isn't it? where people ask questions. |
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Plus, I'm calling BS on it anyway because I found a bunch of videos on YouTube in about 5 seconds. None specifically about whatever machine you have because you haven't told us what it is. Quote:
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09-24-2012, 12:10 AM | #10 |
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yes i found videos on youtube of people doing low profile changes before but not really showing you HOW to, and i did not tell you what make the machine is because i do not know, i said i will look on the manufacturers website today when i get to work.
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09-24-2012, 12:12 AM | #11 |
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If you found stuff that didn't help, you should have said so.
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09-24-2012, 11:05 AM | #12 |
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do you know how to mount a normal tire? its the same thing except when you do the top lip on the tire instead of just using the head of the machine to get the tire to seal use 2 tire irons one right in front of the head and one about 90 degrees behind it. push down on the tire and walk around with the tire as it rotates to keep it pushed down. if you dont do that you might damage the rim or the tire. its pretty easy though
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09-24-2012, 11:06 AM | #13 | |
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09-24-2012, 01:26 PM | #14 |
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09-24-2012, 06:45 PM | #15 |
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Having another person helping you makes it way easier. I do a lot of tire changes at work and will only get a few low profile tires. They suck really bad next to big truck tires and TPMS sensors. It's so hard. I rather do regular cars with 50 and up series tires. LOL. If you have another person helping you, it's much easier or if you have a tire machine that is really nice, it would be easier too. You could start by letting the tire sit out in the sun or in a car so it could get hot and soft. It will be more flexible that way instead of hard and stiff. Try not to use too much lube, too much will cause the tire to slip off. Hope this kind of helps. I can't really explain it but I could show you. Get a helping hand, extra tire iron (or pry bar), and let the tire get soft. Hope this kind of helps.
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