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Jeff/Illinois · 07-26-2019, 08:21 PM

I have a pair of '29-'31 Model A tire irons I was trying to use to change a tire on a '35 Ford 16" rim today, and either I'm a wimpy-man or something.... I 'rastled with that bad boy for 45 minutes and couldn't get the tire over the rim edge to start taking it off.

I caved in and took it to a local farm repair shop they told me 'no problem' we'll get it and call you, we're pretty backed up today may be Monday before we do it.

What am I missing here? The tire IS old and kinda tough but still fairly pliable.

Do you guys just use the commercial type irons that are about 3-4 feet long?

Must be I'm losing my strength as I get older geez

Charlie Stephens · 07-26-2019, 08:27 PM

Just be sure they know that you need to be gentle with wire wheels, if not you may end up with bent wheels.

Charlie Stephens

J Franklin · 07-26-2019, 08:45 PM

If you were stuck on some rural dirt road in the '40s you wouldn't have a problem, it's called willpower.

Gary WA · 07-26-2019, 09:24 PM

Did you use a little dish soap- water with spray bottle? No problem!

History · 07-26-2019, 10:34 PM

I'm sure you know but just in case,,,, make sure the bead is down into the middle part of the rim so it gives you more slack in the bead as you try to pry it over the rim.

Tudortomnz · 07-26-2019, 11:17 PM

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Hardest bit is to break the bead on rim edge, often welds itself there if tyre never been off for years. Then push bead into rim well & use a long lever, original ones are too short, I use the ones supplied with late '30's v8 or the Model A ratchet jack handle with the tyre spoon. Cheers.

updraught · 07-27-2019, 08:26 AM

>>The tire IS old and kinda tough but still fairly pliable.
Yep, pay whatever is necessary to get it off.

>>Must be I'm losing my strength as I get older geez

Try the Bear Grylls workout book.

katy · 07-27-2019, 10:20 AM

Coupla old spring leaves work pretty good.

Jeff/Illinois · 07-27-2019, 01:27 PM

Thanks for the replies... next time I'll use a longer pry bar the Model A ones I have don't give you enough leverage.

Farm tire shop guy was pretty knowledgable and was careful. He only charged 10 bucks to actually swap them out and the usual 2 bucks for the EPA disposal fee. It wasn't worth me fighting with it for that

1ton · 07-27-2019, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by History

I'm sure you know but just in case,,,, make sure the bead is down into the middle part of the rim so it gives you more slack in the bead as you try to pry it over the rim.

What he said

07-26-2019, 08:21 PM	#1
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Tire irons I have a pair of '29-'31 Model A tire irons I was trying to use to change a tire on a '35 Ford 16" rim today, and either I'm a wimpy-man or something.... I 'rastled with that bad boy for 45 minutes and couldn't get the tire over the rim edge to start taking it off. I caved in and took it to a local farm repair shop they told me 'no problem' we'll get it and call you, we're pretty backed up today may be Monday before we do it. What am I missing here? The tire IS old and kinda tough but still fairly pliable. Do you guys just use the commercial type irons that are about 3-4 feet long? Must be I'm losing my strength as I get older geez

07-26-2019, 08:45 PM	#3
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: Tire irons If you were stuck on some rural dirt road in the '40s you wouldn't have a problem, it's called willpower.

07-26-2019, 10:34 PM	#5
History Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Mountains Posts: 689	Re: Tire irons I'm sure you know but just in case,,,, make sure the bead is down into the middle part of the rim so it gives you more slack in the bead as you try to pry it over the rim.

07-26-2019, 11:17 PM	#6
Tudortomnz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canterbury, New Zealand Posts: 1,242	Re: Tire irons Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hardest bit is to break the bead on rim edge, often welds itself there if tyre never been off for years. Then push bead into rim well & use a long lever, original ones are too short, I use the ones supplied with late '30's v8 or the Model A ratchet jack handle with the tyre spoon. Cheers.

07-27-2019, 08:26 AM	#7
updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 1,969	Re: Tire irons >>The tire IS old and kinda tough but still fairly pliable. Yep, pay whatever is necessary to get it off. >>Must be I'm losing my strength as I get older geez Try the Bear Grylls workout book.

07-27-2019, 10:20 AM	#8
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: Tire irons Coupla old spring leaves work pretty good. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

07-27-2019, 01:27 PM	#9
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: Tire irons Thanks for the replies... next time I'll use a longer pry bar the Model A ones I have don't give you enough leverage. Farm tire shop guy was pretty knowledgable and was careful. He only charged 10 bucks to actually swap them out and the usual 2 bucks for the EPA disposal fee. It wasn't worth me fighting with it for that