I want to change my own tires, HELP---harbor freight tire changer

[ddaniels]

The longer the spoons the better. I had a couple short ones (about 6" long) that were pretty uselss. But Steve had a couple longer ones (somewhere around a foot long - correct me if I'm wrong Steve) that made the job so much easier. Plus, if you use them correctly, you won't marr up the edge of the wheel.

 

[1_v8_merc]

I used a couple jumbo Flathead screwdrivers that I had laying around.

I cut up an old ABS container for my rim protectors....
(worked great, plenty thick)

I also found a tool for More leverage.... a 1/4" thick iron piece of Flat laying around...maybe 16" long.
(We were going to make a big ol' throwing knife out of it, so it had the basic shape, and the pointed edge was smooth, NOT sharp, so it worked absolutely perfect.)


Oh and DONT forget the soap+water!
You don't have to use a spray bottle, just drip some Dawn dish soap on a shop towel or something, then soak it in some water real fast.
You only need it to ensure the bead "pops" when you fill the tire with air later on.(plus it makes the tire easier to slip on.)