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Interesting tire change procedure
I copied the following from BMWST.com:
Just finished installing a new set of PR3's on the RT using the zip tie method discussed on another thread here. Wow! When doing the rear tire I used a spoon to encourage about the last 8 inches of the bead over. On the front I literally pushed the tire onto the rim (no tools!).
Here's what I did:
I found some 14" zip ties at Home Depot (75lb rating). Turns out they're fine for the front but for the back you need probably about an 18 to 20". I simply coupled 2 of the 14" together to make a longer one.
On both tires I placed the zip ties at 4 quadrants. Kneeling on the section it was easy to cinch up the zip ties to where the beads touched (or nearly so). I do have a Harbor Freight machine so I mounted the rim in that. A little soap, some pushing and Pop - tire on rim. Essentially you're installing both beads at the same time. I think what makes the method work so well is the zip ties keep the first bead from seating and making the second bead easier.
Not sure who came up with the technique or who posted here but you both have my thanks.
I will try this on my next change.
Just finished installing a new set of PR3's on the RT using the zip tie method discussed on another thread here. Wow! When doing the rear tire I used a spoon to encourage about the last 8 inches of the bead over. On the front I literally pushed the tire onto the rim (no tools!).
Here's what I did:
I found some 14" zip ties at Home Depot (75lb rating). Turns out they're fine for the front but for the back you need probably about an 18 to 20". I simply coupled 2 of the 14" together to make a longer one.
On both tires I placed the zip ties at 4 quadrants. Kneeling on the section it was easy to cinch up the zip ties to where the beads touched (or nearly so). I do have a Harbor Freight machine so I mounted the rim in that. A little soap, some pushing and Pop - tire on rim. Essentially you're installing both beads at the same time. I think what makes the method work so well is the zip ties keep the first bead from seating and making the second bead easier.
Not sure who came up with the technique or who posted here but you both have my thanks.
I will try this on my next change.
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