Lonerider59
Wizard
I have changed my own tires for about 40 years now, except when a lazy streak appears and I take them to a dealer. You probably have most of the tools you need right at home. Getting a pair good tire irons usually makes the job easier. I have been known to actually cut off the old tires if they are especially hard to break the bead. I use wood clamps to break the bead because I have a good pair with 14" jaws so I just put the wood clamp on the bead and screw the camp down till the bead breaks then work my way around the tire. A good set of "C" clamps with jaws wide enough to go over your tire would work as well. After both beads are broken I just use the tire irons to lift the beads over the rim and the tire is off. A lot of soap and water is helpful for makig the tire to bead movement easier. When installing the new tire I just lay the wheel on the garage floor with a blanket or similar layer under the tire to keep the wheel from getting messed up. I lay the tire over the rim, making sure it's set up in the proper direction and with the tire irons I start to work the bead over the rim. At the point, the "c" clamps or in my case the wood clamps can hel to keep the tire grom slipping. Once the first side is done, the second side is easier. Some people put a new valve stem in before starting is they aren't sure the valve stem is good. I also use a 1" ratcheting binder from my trailer to go around the tire to expand the tire when I'm filling with air. Once the bead is seated all the way, I let out all the air and put Dyna-bead in the tire for my balancing. Refill the tire and I'm done. No expensive tools. If I really have a hard time getting the bead to seat and can't get air in I take it to the tire store around the corner and they do it for free. Anyone can do it, it just takes patience, time, and a lot of soapy/warm water.