Removel of tires from 41 Chev DND

[Rusty]

Removed 10 60 year old tyres in couple of evenings a little while back using following method.

Lay rim on floor
pour kero on bid
pick up Hitachi electric jack hammer with a flat spade bit
stand on rim to prevent movement
start jack hammer with spade bit flat against rim
work around in half spade bit width takes about 10 minutes and bead is free.

[Bob Carriere]

..... we now have two new options to remove tires.......some where in the barn I have two large wood splitter wedges...... worth an Aussie try....

....and I like the idea of the jack hammer........ will check on daily rental.


The Rotters are prepared to try out new approaches since our local tire dealer has indicated that his employees were spending to much time for what he was charging to unrim a tire......... from $10 to $20....... with 7 + rims to do a little experimentation is indicated......

Will take pictures of one of us bouncing the jack hammer on a tire.....

BooB

[Rusty]

Jackhamers are cheap in Australia since the invassion of low cost tools from China, you can buy a new unit for about $180. I have abused mine for a number of years with house extensions, post holes and tyres.

I will be doing five new removals in a couple of weeks to fit tyres for Corowa, I will get some photos of Jackhamer action.

[Bob Carriere]

....would love to see you bouncing around....

Thanks

[Rookie]

Thanks Bob And All Missions Accomplished As State Using Tree Wedges Abnd A Bfh. Three Wheels To Go Plus The Cost Of New Tyres

Thanks Again

Rookie

[Bob Carriere]

Just checked to nite....rental cost of a Hilti electric breaker (AKA jackhammer) is $42 a day.... if I can do the 7 tires I will have saved $100....less the chiropractor fee...... bandages for blisters..... anf the horse liniment for my back

.....but the satisfaction priceless.....

Boob

[Grant Bowker]

And if there is extra time on the card, you can shave down the high spots on the barn floor. Beware of letting the kids loose on destructive toys.