need a new rear tire

[joshfz.2008]

has anyone taken there rim to ironpony to get the tire changed? just wondering how much it was they don't have that listed on there site.

who else can do tire changes in the area at a decent price?

[ducati guy]

How often are you in columbus? There are quite a few of us who can mount n balance tires

[joshfz.2008]

i was going to buy my tire from ironpony, i'm about an hour south of there. i was going to try and do it all in one day if i can hook up with someone to do it. i know there is a few ppl up there that can mount and balance but couldn't remember who

[BonkerS]

If you're taking off your rims, just buy your tire online...especially if someone here will mount & balance for you. It will save you quite a bit of cash.

I just got a set of Michelin Pilot Power 2 CT's for $180 shipped. Local shops were quoting me over $230 for the pair, and that was with their 30% off "sale."

That's the way to go if you can wait, my order was processed very fast and shipped out. Took four days for shipping because they are based in California (with free ground shipping).

If you, or anyone else checks it out and orders a pair, use coupon code "csjw10" to get $20 off. Order has to be over $150 for that to work. There is another code which is "cwjw09" that will net you $10 off orders over $100 (like buying one rear tire).

Edited June 30, 2010 by BonkerS

[joshfz.2008]

only have the cash for the rear right now, but pony is the cheapest i can find for the ones i've been running (shinko 009) i get good mileage (about 7500 miles out of the rear and have 11000 on the front still have tread but starting to scallop on the outsides) with them and no problems with grip

[HomeSlice]

Buy some tire irons and do it yourself.

[joshfz.2008]

i've thought about that when i worked for auto shops i'd change my tires myself, but not sure how to break the bead loose

[imprez55]

To break the bead:

1 - 45 or less degree cut 2x4 (somewhere around 6 inches long)

1 - 5ft long 2x4

1 - car or truck

Put the angled 2x4 on the bead and use the longer one with the car as a lever and just pop it. Skip to 3:30 on the following vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XArpY_hSdk&feature=fvw

It took like an hour for me to do. The hard part is putting the new tire on, the secret is windex as a lube. Use the next two vids once you get the bead broken (the second hardest part).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pfp2Z9k0n0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AerHAYs435s&feature=related

[HomeSlice]

^ Bingo- if you build it correctly you can just sit on the 2X4 and it will work like a charm. Cost = $3

[HomeSlice]

I got tired of paying $50+ just to swap some rubber.

a couple of these:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/cycle-tire-irons/p2010865.jcwx?TID=100DF&redir=k232270

some windex and some rim guards:

http://www.sportingforless.com/servlet/the-249/Motorcycle-Rim-Protector-Saver/Detail

[ross]

a set of motion pro tire irons, wheel protectors, and dish soap is all i use. i can do a set of tires already off the bike in about 20 minutes by hand (dismount, mount, and air).

[joshfz.2008]

i think i might give the 2x4 trick a try if nothing else i'll have the wheel off so i can take it somewhere if it doesn't work

[obesityrules]

a big c clamp also works, tighten it down half way put some rim protectors on and go drink a beer. by the time you come back the bead will be loose. if not just nudge it a bit with a tire iron.

[CattaniAFJ]

Threadjack: Ross, your avatar made me LOL at work