King Horse 22 #1 Posted February 22, 2015 I think a double posted. Will I tear these up popping them loose from bead seat? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,798 #2 Posted February 22, 2015 As long as the tire is in good condition you should be able to break the bead without damage. I use a large vice to break the bead, several turns may be needed and if it won't come all the way an overnight soak with a bit of windex seems to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #3 Posted February 22, 2015 You might put sum tire conditioner or armour all on it first to soften the rubber up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Horse 22 #4 Posted February 22, 2015 Roger Victor. Thanks for reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #5 Posted February 22, 2015 When I moved front tires around last winter, the biggest thing that helped were: Soap and lots of it. Heat!!!! I put the rims/tires down by my coal burner overnight and worked on each one in the garage as the others stayed inside. (The 12" rims were the easy ones. 3 bucks each to break the bead and mount new tires with a new valve stem at my friendly neighborhood mechanic's garage.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #6 Posted February 22, 2015 I use one of those min- tire changers from Harbor Freight.Plus I spray the tire beads with Pledge furniture polish or spray silicone.Still a tough job.Especially the 6 and 8 inch front tires.I'd rather change a big rear farm tractor tire instead of those little ones. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialwheelhorse 174 #7 Posted February 22, 2015 Got a good friend that uses pledge FP on all his tractors All over the whole thing. Many of you know Terry Yenko Terry is the best. '!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,297 #8 Posted February 22, 2015 I use one of those min- tire changers from Harbor Freight.Plus I spray the tire beads with Pledge furniture polish or spray silicone.Still a tough job.Especially the 6 and 8 inch front tires.I'd rather change a big rear farm tractor tire instead of those little ones. After years of fighting tires I finally got tires of fighting them and bought one of those. There's another thread about them somewhere. Just about the best $35 I've spent. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhead 816 #9 Posted February 23, 2015 Lets hope you can save these front tires, they are perhaps one of the rarest tires that Wheel Horse ever used on a tractor! Only used on the 1045. I did see a pair on a GT14 tractor, on a factory manual, but have never seen a GT14 with them on it in person. Good luck with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Collector 47 #10 Posted February 26, 2015 When I take the tires off mine, I use soap and then pry them off with tire tools. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #11 Posted February 27, 2015 Soapy water and tire tools. Of course the smaller fronts are a pain but not a chore done often, thank goodness! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #12 Posted February 27, 2015 Lets hope you can save these front tires, they are perhaps one of the rarest tires that Wheel Horse ever used on a tractor! Only used on the 1045. I did see a pair on a GT14 tractor, on a factory manual, but have never seen a GT14 with them on it in person. Good luck with them. Not sure on the size but looks like these are a good match. What do you mean by rare? http://www.tiresusa.com/carlisle-stud-480-8-utility-tire.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Horse 22 #13 Posted February 28, 2015 Something about the model 1045 only had this size and pattern. I'm just learning this from the forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhead 816 #14 Posted February 28, 2015 Rare means they are hard to find and not many of them were made and even fewer a have survived to this day! This was the only Model tractor that Wheel horse used these on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #15 Posted February 28, 2015 Rare means... make 'em pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob R 951 #16 Posted February 28, 2015 The biggest deal is breaking the bead, after that some warm soapy water and taking you time to remove the tire off the rim will get the job done.... few years back I got tired of paying the tire shops $25.00 to do this so I made my own bead breaker out of old garage door rail parts and scrap iron, one of the best tools I have ever created and it works like a charm on tractor, wagon, car and truck tires... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #18 Posted February 28, 2015 What size are the fronts on the 1045? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Horse 22 #19 Posted February 28, 2015 16x5.5-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #20 Posted March 1, 2015 I use a large c clamp and soap,ive even removed skid steer tires this way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites