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Model A Man · 12-25-2016, 07:37 PM

Interesting idea for changing a motorcycle tire. Was wondering if something like this would work on model A tires
http://www.bajanopinch.com/

Tom Wesenberg · 12-25-2016, 08:06 PM

No, because there is nothing to center the post.
Two tire bars work fine for me.

Synchro909 · 12-25-2016, 08:14 PM

The tyres we use o our Model As are so soft that they can be removed and fitted while the wheel is still on the car if they are warm. Two levers is all anybody needs to take a tyre off at any time and a rubber mallet to put it back. (Maybe even the heel of your boot)

DaWizard · 12-25-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Model A Man

Interesting idea for changing a motorcycle tire. Was wondering if something like this would work on model A tires
http://www.bajanopinch.com/

Actually, if you are fixing a flat on the car, even a tire iron is not needed. Someone posted a link to doing it that I can't find.

Also Model A Man, where did you get, or who made those skirts on your Avatar?

DougVieyra · 12-25-2016, 09:26 PM

Syncro999: "The tyres we use on our Model As are so soft that they can be removed and fitted while the wheel is still on the car if they are warm. Two levers is all anybody needs to take a tyre off at any time and a rubber mallet to put it back. (Maybe even the heel of your boot)"
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DaWizard: "
Actually, if you are fixing a flat on the car, even a tire iron is not needed."
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Doesn't anyone read their Model A owner/operator manual any more? Or their Dykes manual? Even for those who do not read, there are ample photos showing how the Ford Motor Company recommended a tire be changed. What the above two post report, is exactly how Ford showed the driver to change a tire.

Model A Man · 12-25-2016, 10:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DaWizard

Actually, if you are fixing a flat on the car, even a tire iron is not needed. Someone posted a link to doing it that I can't find.

Also Model A Man, where did you get, or who made those skirts on your Avatar?

I made the skirts

DaWizard · 12-25-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Model A Man

I made the skirts

Well, seeing them on yours makes me want to make a pair. Not today, but damn, it sure looks good. Placing those on my bucket list for the car.

Thanks J.C.

DougVieyra · 12-26-2016, 02:20 AM

There has already been an extensive thread with a multitude of posts on the subject of Fender Skirts for the Model A rear fenders. For those with an interest, do a search on the FORD BARN FORUM.

12-25-2016, 07:37 PM	#1
Model A Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 612	Tire changing tool Interesting idea for changing a motorcycle tire. Was wondering if something like this would work on model A tires http://www.bajanopinch.com/

12-25-2016, 08:06 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Tire changing tool No, because there is nothing to center the post. Two tire bars work fine for me.

12-25-2016, 08:14 PM	#3
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,434	Re: Tire changing tool The tyres we use o our Model As are so soft that they can be removed and fitted while the wheel is still on the car if they are warm. Two levers is all anybody needs to take a tyre off at any time and a rubber mallet to put it back. (Maybe even the heel of your boot) __________________ When all is said and done, more is said than done. That's why we judge people on what they do, not what they say. I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. If I am not in trouble, I've done something wrong.

12-25-2016, 09:26 PM	#5
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,733	Re: Tire changing tool Syncro999: "The tyres we use on our Model As are so soft that they can be removed and fitted while the wheel is still on the car if they are warm. Two levers is all anybody needs to take a tyre off at any time and a rubber mallet to put it back. (Maybe even the heel of your boot)" ---- DaWizard: " Actually, if you are fixing a flat on the car, even a tire iron is not needed." ---- *Doesn't anyone read their Model A owner/operator manual any more?* Or their Dykes manual? Even for those who do not read, there are ample photos showing how the Ford Motor Company recommended a tire be changed. What the above two post report, is exactly how Ford *showed* the driver to change a tire.

12-26-2016, 02:20 AM	#8
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,733	Re: Tire changing tool There has already been an extensive thread with a multitude of posts on the subject of Fender Skirts for the Model A rear fenders. For those with an interest, do a search on the FORD BARN FORUM.