Kelly 1,028 #1 Posted July 28, 2010 I had a pile of new tires and freshly painted rims so I mounted tires tonight, I put most of them on by hand with no tools so I didn't scratch the rims, my thumbs are sore from pushing the beads on, but no scratches the first set is the tires and wheels I'm raffling off at the MI. WH show I sprayed all the rims with auto paint mixed to the correct color linen beige, brand new 23x8.5x12 carlisle as, the small tires are for the wife's ranger, then the big 26x12x12's and tri ribs are for my 520, those I had to use tire irons to mount they are some heavy duty tires, those rims are painted with GM corvette silver, it's a very close match. I'll post pics of the tractors in a few days with the tires on them, if your coming to the MI. show you can buy tickets to win the 23x8.50 ags. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #2 Posted July 28, 2010 Tires and wheels look great, Kelly! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #4 Posted July 28, 2010 And the video of this project is ....? This is the kinda stuff I would love to see video of. Suburban550 Ray and Linda did my tires and I already forgot what they did! Butch S. Jersey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #5 Posted July 28, 2010 Thanks guys, Lots of work preping them I do body work for a living and I'm picky, they are far from perfect, but they are nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #6 Posted July 28, 2010 That would be a very boring video, me sand blasting for hours, then priming, them hand sanding for hours, then priming again, then more sanding, them painting, then me cussing at the tires mounting them, then washing the dish soap off after mounting them, yup very boring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel horse man 56 #7 Posted July 28, 2010 :thumbs: Nice looking treads and rims are thoses 3hole ones for lawn rangers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #8 Posted July 28, 2010 Yes the 3 hole ones are for the wifes ranger I have tiny tri ribs not mounted yet for the front of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMK855 15 #9 Posted July 28, 2010 They Look Great Kelly!!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #10 Posted July 28, 2010 Anyone in the DC area is welcome to come mount tires with me. I have a nice changer from Harbor Freight that the 23 8.5-12 pretty easy. Seating the beads on the other hand is lots of fun with a manually operated pump, but I have done it! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #11 Posted July 28, 2010 Anyone in the DC area is welcome to come mount tires with me. I have a nice changer from Harbor Freight that the 23 8.5-12 pretty easy. Seating the beads on the other hand is lots of fun with a manually operated pump, but I have done it! I probably own that tire changer and have yet been able to mount a tire! The best changer I have had the most luck with is the Suburban550 tire changer from Shenandoah, Pa!! Butch S. Jersey All emoticons cheerfully endorsed by Steveasaurus! :thanks: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #12 Posted July 28, 2010 Mounteds with your thumbs??? Remind me not to try to thumb wrestle you :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #13 Posted July 28, 2010 I probably own that tire changer and have yet been able to mount a tire! The best changer I have had the most luck with is the Suburban550 tire changer from Shenandoah, Pa!! Butch S. Jersey All emoticons cheerfully endorsed by Steveasaurus! Butch, the instructions are not that good, and it really does not look like it is going to work, but it does. The trickest part on mine is it is mounted to a piece of plywood, not the floor. So you have to keep your weight on the plywood to keep it from moving. I am using diluted Murphy's oil soap for lubricant. I have done two "trailer style" 12" tires for my Cushman and one of the tires for the Charger 12 (the other one is awaiting prep and paint on the rim). :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #14 Posted July 28, 2010 Anyone in the DC area is welcome to come mount tires with me. I have a nice changer from Harbor Freight that the 23 8.5-12 pretty easy. Seating the beads on the other hand is lots of fun with a manually operated pump, but I have done it! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #15 Posted July 28, 2010 Kelly,nice looking tires and wheels there!,nice work! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
