LW4000 tire change...what tools?

[MDrost1]

Folks,
I am checking to see what tools you use to make quick and simple work for changing the LW4000 tires. Anybody use a bead breaker? If so, which one? Had a tough go with my last group of tires. I bet there is something that will make getting the old tire off easier. That's why I am asking you! Thanks a ton!

 

[gearhead]

I use a bead breaker that I had from when I was racing karts. Works great for me.

 

[Scrub Free]

I have split rims and just pull them apart with a flat screw driver. I have never used a bead breaker. When I re assemble I use a bit of wd40 on the bead, this makes it easier to take apart later. Don't use too much or tire will slip and damage tubes

 

[BBE]

I just use a flathead screw driver. Never had any problems, I generally can get the rims off within a minute or two. Using the no flat tires is really the way to go though IMO. Change once or twice a year and never worry about any errors that come about because of flat tires.

 

[MEP001]

A little mildly soapy water would probably be better on the tire bead than WD-40.

There are also 2-piece stainless steel rims. I've seen them but don't know where to get them.

 

[Ontario Car Wash]

Where and brand of no flat tires ty

 

[pgrzes]

Kleen Rite sells the stainless split rims. If you have split rims when you take them off put two bolts in holes to keep the 2 pieces clamped together. I still dont know why they used such big bolts on those wheels!!???? The socket barely fits between the nut and the wheel half they are a pain in the azz. I keep a spare pair ready to go.

 

[BBE]

Where and brand of no flat tires ty

Sent you a PM

 

[JamboWash]

Sent you a PM

Can you get the no flat tires in USA and where. also has anyone had experience with put such tires on a washworld high velocity

 

[MEP001]

I still dont know why they used such big bolts on those wheels!!???? The socket barely fits between the nut and the wheel half they are a pain in the azz.

You should be able to get bolts with a smaller hex head at a specialty bolt supply place.

 

[BBE]

Can you get the no flat tires in USA and where. also has anyone had experience with put such tires on a washworld high velocity

Yes and Yes. I'll PM you the contact for them. I have been using them on my high velocity for probably 4 years now.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

Yes and Yes. I'll PM you the contact for them. I have been using them on my high velocity for probably 4 years now.

Can you just post the info here? I would be interested as well. If there is some reason you can't post it publicly then PM me too please.
Thanks

 

[BBE]

Yes. I don't have his email address, the only contact information I have is his phone number, and I didn't want to post that for just everybody to see. But I spoke with him earlier today and he said he's fine with it. So...here you go. One of the absolute nicest guys you will ever speak to.

Jamey Turner 678-313-1216

 

[MDrost1]

How do they work in cold temps? I've heard they slip? I have diamond plate welded to my rails. Do you think the extra thickness would be problematic i.e. Burning motors, slipping etc. thanks!

 

[BBE]

How do they work in cold temps? I've heard they slip? I have diamond plate welded to my rails. Do you think the extra thickness would be problematic i.e. Burning motors, slipping etc. thanks!

If you have double doors..and if I recall right you do, then you will be fine in the winter. We had some problems with them in single digit days where they would slip, but this was when we only ran one door. Double doors keep the bay temp above 40 degrees anyways. The only problem really is that they will slowly start to sponge up water, absorb it and then get heavy. I just put it on my annual maintenance list to spend the 120 bucks or whatever it is for 4 of them and replace all 4 right before winter. I do this once a year, and have zero problems, ever, with tires.

 

[MDrost1]

Cool. I am sick of checking tire pressure. : )

Do you think the extra diamond plate on my rails will be an issue? Also, did you drive some screws through the rims to prevent slippage?

Thanks a ton!

 

[BBE]

Cool. I am sick of checking tire pressure. : )

Do you think the extra diamond plate on my rails will be an issue? Also, did you drive some screws through the rims to prevent slippage?

Thanks a ton!

We have the diamond plate on our rails, it's not an issue. We did drive screws through the rims into the tire when we only ran one door, and yah it did work like a charm. But fortunately we don't need to do that anymore.