Putting on larger Tires, what's your technique?
05-24-2017, 07:14 AM
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My description isn't great. I think others did a better job.
1. Roll tire to into position in front of hub
2. Sit down in front of tire with legs to each side
3. Pinch the tire with your thighs/knees and lift your legs while using your hands to guide the wheel onto the lugs.
I have the jeep lifted to just enough height to get the wheel onto the hub.
1. Roll tire to into position in front of hub
2. Sit down in front of tire with legs to each side
3. Pinch the tire with your thighs/knees and lift your legs while using your hands to guide the wheel onto the lugs.
I have the jeep lifted to just enough height to get the wheel onto the hub.
1. Sit down on butt in front of rotor with legs stretched out in front.
2. Place tire to side of legs.
3. Attempt to roll tire on top of thighs......scream Holy Hell that Hurt!!!
4. Bend knees, so feet are flat on the ground
5. Roll tire on top of feet.....scream Holy Hell that hurt even more!!
I attempted the same concept of raising Jeep just high enough and then using legs/feet to raise the tire. I just tried executing it differently and failed.
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05-25-2017, 07:04 AM
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Although the sitting method seems to be the standard, I always feel like I'm going to pull some muscle in my leg or cause some other injury in the process.
I just line up the hub and bolt pattern with the tire on the ground, lift the tire from above and wiggle it around until it pops on. 9 times out of 10, it's on within 10 seconds, other times might have to get down and try harder on aligning the bolt pattern and give it another go.
I just line up the hub and bolt pattern with the tire on the ground, lift the tire from above and wiggle it around until it pops on. 9 times out of 10, it's on within 10 seconds, other times might have to get down and try harder on aligning the bolt pattern and give it another go.
05-26-2017, 08:57 AM
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Although the sitting method seems to be the standard, I always feel like I'm going to pull some muscle in my leg or cause some other injury in the process. I just line up the hub and bolt pattern with the tire on the ground, lift the tire from above and wiggle it around until it pops on. 9 times out of 10, it's on within 10 seconds, other times might have to get down and try harder on aligning the bolt pattern and give it another go.
05-26-2017, 08:39 PM
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When I was younger I did tires at a commercial truck depot, it had to be fast, and while trailer was attached on the ground. Those weigh as much as the largest jeep tire, we had little carts for em with rollers on em to spin it as well as move it in and out, back and forth. Eventually I've grown to use just a large 30" or so pry bar. Wheel your tire into place and lifting 100# plus with that large pry bar and one arm, is really easy. Slap it on and no awkward positions or supporting the whole weight ON YOU. This is the easiest way. My opinion
05-28-2017, 06:38 AM
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My 35's with stock hard rock wheels weigh exactly 104 lbs each. You just have to man up and lift those babies on!
As previously mentioned, sit and use legs to lift and hand to guide all four. The spare however... that's where those deadlifts in the gym come in handy.
As previously mentioned, sit and use legs to lift and hand to guide all four. The spare however... that's where those deadlifts in the gym come in handy.
05-28-2017, 08:12 AM
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I'm 74 and those tires and wheels are heavy! I use a 2x4 stub underneath a flat pry bar to lift them up and align them to the wheel studs. Works great.
To remove and install the spare, I use a tie down strap from an overhead eyebolt and set it on a worktable with rolling casters. In the past i've used my hoist-a-top winch with a tie down strap to do that, but I don't have it installed yet at my current house.
To remove and install the spare, I use a tie down strap from an overhead eyebolt and set it on a worktable with rolling casters. In the past i've used my hoist-a-top winch with a tie down strap to do that, but I don't have it installed yet at my current house.
Last edited by bbolander; 05-28-2017 at 08:14 AM.
05-28-2017, 01:30 PM
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1. Set jack so there is only ~1/8" or less to lift -- Same place as when wheels were taken off.
2. Rotate tire so studs are close to aligning.
3. Sit on short step stool with feet (and leather boots) as close together as possible under the tire.
4. Use both feet and arms to raise that ~1/8" and onto the studs. Slide your feet together and rock the tire slightly so once the tire raises, it just rests on your feet!
Similar to the leg lift methods, but is easier for me.
2. Rotate tire so studs are close to aligning.
3. Sit on short step stool with feet (and leather boots) as close together as possible under the tire.
4. Use both feet and arms to raise that ~1/8" and onto the studs. Slide your feet together and rock the tire slightly so once the tire raises, it just rests on your feet!
Similar to the leg lift methods, but is easier for me.
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05-28-2017, 04:47 PM
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As someone else posted, I have changed heavy truck tires, I used a prybar to lift those heavy things on the lugs, modified it just a little bit for the Jeep. Have the axle jacked maybe 1/2" at most above the wheel, almost line up the lugs, use a prybar(I use a 1/2" drive breaker bar) lift up the tire with the bar in one hand, align it with the other. Easy. Takes some practice because the tire may rotate slightly when you lift it since the bar isn't under the exact center.
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05-28-2017, 07:58 PM
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It literally takes me .5seconds to put on my 37s... I just sit on my butt and use my arms to pick it up onto my legs and then in one quick motion use my legs and arms to throw it on the studs... that easy... maybe you're too old or need to hit the gym lol.
05-28-2017, 08:05 PM
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I'm 74 and those tires and wheels are heavy! I use a 2x4 stub underneath a flat pry bar to lift them up and align them to the wheel studs. Works great.
To remove and install the spare, I use a tie down strap from an overhead eyebolt and set it on a worktable with rolling casters. In the past i've used my hoist-a-top winch with a tie down strap to do that, but I don't have it installed yet at my current house.
To remove and install the spare, I use a tie down strap from an overhead eyebolt and set it on a worktable with rolling casters. In the past i've used my hoist-a-top winch with a tie down strap to do that, but I don't have it installed yet at my current house.