Chuck, I’m still unclear on why the tire dealer couldn’t change the tires on your truck without damaging your rims. You said it was because of the “reverse of the front wheels” which I am assume you mean the opposite rotation of the lugnut? I’m certain their impact wrenches have a reverse don’t they?
No, what I mean by reverse is, you see how the mounting surface of the front wheels is “proud “ to edge of the rim. When you put the wheel on the machine to dismount & mount the tires , the tools come in contact with the wheel surface. Walmart was not the only place that told me great care must be taken when handling this kind of wheel to avoid damage. Apparently they didn’t trust themselves to be able to pull it off .
No, what I mean by reverse is, you see how the mounting surface of the front wheels is “proud “ to edge of the rim. When you put the wheel on the machine to dismount & mount the tires , the tools come in contact with the wheel surface. Walmart was not the only place that told me great care must be taken when handling this kind of wheel to avoid damage. Apparently they didn’t trust themselves to be able to pull it off .
I see. You need a special drop arm to do it. While in college, I changed a lot of tires at the Mobil station and we had one.
No, what I mean by reverse is, you see how the mounting surface of the front wheels is “proud “ to edge of the rim. When you put the wheel on the machine to dismount & mount the tires , the tools come in contact with the wheel surface. Walmart was not the only place that told me great care must be taken when handling this kind of wheel to avoid damage. Apparently they didn’t trust themselves to be able to pull it off .
Usual morning watering, dog walking, tidying and eating complete. To kub or not to kub, that is the question. Whether tis nobler to suffer the.....sorry, got caught up in the moment.
services. Shopping. Lunch sipping a brew.
nice day to boot.
09-17-2023, 12:23 PM
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