Installed E3's using Harbor Frieght tire machine
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I see you have the info on the mojo lever. The mojo blocks are a good idea as well, or you can get a cheap cutting board made of the same type of material and make your own. There are several options for rim protectors. I'll probably bolt my tire changer down to the concrete once I get one. There is a great write up somewhere on the net with pics about a guy that bolted his down on a patio and shows every step of the process. Click HERE for that.
#34
I used some scrap leather as rim protectors but I did mine with 3 spoons and the leather was perfect for that. The thing that made the job really simple was the ruglyde. The tire damn near fell on by itself. The only thing that sucks is you can only get it by the gallon and you might use 1/8 oz. The dyna beads seem to work. Got to go easy on the tire lube to keep the inside of the tire dry so the beads work better at lower speeds. I found the E3 sidewall much thicker than stock but not bad at all getting it on. Off might be a different ****. I did have to use a ratchet strap around the tire to seat it.
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HF also sells a tire balancer for cheap like $59. I use the version balancer sold by marc parnes and it works great. Tried the beads and have had too many valve stems wear out while using them,they acted like glass beading the inside of the rim. I would switch to metal stems if using the beads. Mike
#36
Are you saying that the stems wear out before the tires do or just that you would need to replace the stems at each tire change? I guess I don't see how they hit the rim since they would roll around in the bottom of the tire at low speed and be forced against the tire as you go faster. Not saying it doesn't happen, I just can't see it in my head.
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HF also sells a tire balancer for cheap like $59. I use the version balancer sold by marc parnes and it works great. Tried the beads and have had too many valve stems wear out while using them,they acted like glass beading the inside of the rim. I would switch to metal stems if using the beads. Mike
#38
The only problem I noticed was that a bead might get stuck in the valve stem and when I checked the tire pressure with my gauge the needle got stuck. I am now in the habit of shooting a blast of air in before I check my pressure. I find this to be a minor issue and will continue to use them. I don't like the weights stuck to the rim. I don't see how they could damage the stem.
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The only problem I noticed was that a bead might get stuck in the valve stem and when I checked the tire pressure with my gauge the needle got stuck. I am now in the habit of shooting a blast of air in before I check my pressure. I find this to be a minor issue and will continue to use them. I don't like the weights stuck to the rim. I don't see how they could damage the stem.