field tire changing technique

[overlander]

I just removed one of my old OEM michelline tube tires and put on the new BFG MT's myself using my Extreme Outback tyrepliers! Took me 40 minutes to get the old tire off (boy was that rubber hard and inflexible) and 20 minutes to get the new BFG on to include airing it up. I'm using Equal tire balancer in them so I'll report on performance later.

Now 4 more tires to go...hope there's a learning curve. Soapy water definitely helps.

[FourByLand]

Very nice, I think you will enjoy the ride a little more also.

What size tire did you end up going with also?

[overlander]

the oem tires were 7.50x16, and I went with 255/85/16 MT's.

[crawler#976]

...it may seem kinda strange, but a can of foaming window cleaner works real well to slick up tire beads. I carry some in the beater to aid in reseating beads. Between that and a 1" wratchet strap, it's pretty easy to get a bead to pop back on.

Mark

[overlander]

I'll bet it would. I used a spray bottle of water with dishwashing liquid, which did the trick with flexible new tires, but in my compressor bag I carry onboard, I have a bottle of vegetable oil and a basting brush, which was recommended by the tyreplier website help section.

[TrAiLbUs1]

I need to learn how to do such a thing, never had to but I'm sure I will @ some point. Thanks for the pointers just trying to get all my recovery gear together...every trip I learn of something else I need LMAO!!

[bovw]

Well done, bet they'll get faster as you go.

[overlander]

Here's the "How To" link for tyrepliers that makes it clear and simple.

http://www.tyrepliers.com.au/incontents.htm

[Redline]

Good job choosing this size! :-)

the oem tires were 7.50x16, and I went with 255/85/16 MT's.

[TrAiLbUs1]

Here's the "How To" link for tyrepliers that makes it clear and simple.

http://www.tyrepliers.com.au/incontents.htm

Thank you for the link!! appreciate that