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Title: Mount a Tire with a Trash bag
Post by: TLRam1 on January 08, 2010, 12:24:33 AM
Who might try this first....another tool to put in your arsenal for tire mountings. 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6sH8WRl6yI
Title: Re: Mount a Tire with a Trash bag
Post by: hootmon on January 08, 2010, 08:10:03 AM
yeah,
1) I'd like to see that work on a car tire!!!
2) Maybe if I just left the bag on, it wouldn't take 115 psi to get the tire to seat!!!
Title: Re: Mount a Tire with a Trash bag
Post by: lragan on January 08, 2010, 08:45:30 AM
So, he uses the bag to reduce friction between the tire and the rim -- a lubricant, if you would.  Would not some soapy water achieve the same result?

He is way too skinny to mount the car tire on my rear rim.  I needed someone about 400 pounds to stand on it... :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Mount a Tire with a Trash bag
Post by: dgc67 on January 08, 2010, 11:11:06 AM
QuoteI'd like to see that work on a car tire!!!
or even a modern motorcycle tire...

When I did mine I put them in black trash bags and set them in the sun for several hours to try and soften them up.  not sure if it helped but they went on quick and easy.
Title: Re: Mount a Tire with a Trash bag
Post by: guywheatley on January 09, 2010, 08:26:33 PM
Heck, just put a 16" tire on a 15" rim like I did. Easy peazy.

Of course you then have that whole "keeping air in the tire issue."  :P
Title: Re: Mount a Tire with a Trash bag
Post by: TLRam1 on January 10, 2010, 01:15:58 AM
Quote from: DG on January 08, 2010, 11:11:06 AM
QuoteI'd like to see that work on a car tire!!!
or even a modern motorcycle tire...

When I did mine I put them in black trash bags and set them in the sun for several hours to try and soften them up.  not sure if it helped but they went on quick and easy.

Yes I may have to try this sometime.
Title: Re: Mount a Tire with a Trash bag
Post by: Charles S Otwell on January 10, 2010, 02:32:11 AM
As long as it's on a tube type tire, tall and skinny like a Harley front tire or a bicyclr I can see it working. However I don't see it working on a large stiff rear tire, if no other reason than my doubting you would ever get all the plastic bag out  in any less time or with any less work than with a little soap as Lawrence suggested.
Title: Re: Mount a Tire with a Trash bag
Post by: rjb/AKA Bob Barram on January 20, 2010, 10:30:59 PM
How about lubricating the plastic bag with a flamable liquid. After getting the tire on light the bag and poof, it is gone!!!!
Title: Re: Mount a Tire with a Trash bag
Post by: MagnaDaddy on January 21, 2010, 10:18:19 AM
Make sure you have the webcam running before you light that puppy off so we can all watch  :shock:
Title: Re: Mount a Tire with a Trash bag
Post by: TLRam1 on January 21, 2010, 10:28:11 AM
Quote from: MagnaDaddy on January 21, 2010, 10:18:19 AM
Make sure you have the webcam running before you light that puppy off so we can all watch  :shock:

Next time Bob is over I will run the cam while HE does that, I'll be nice and add an extra dose for Bob!
Title: Re: Mount a Tire with a Trash bag
Post by: Len Averyt on January 24, 2010, 11:54:53 AM
Quote from: hootmon on January 08, 2010, 08:10:03 AM
Maybe if I just left the bag on, it wouldn't take 115 psi to get the tire to seat!!!
I like your thinking!
Next tire change, Im trying that!
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