Rear Tire Installation Failure

[Grumpy Goat]

Heat the tire on your driveway in the sun. You're in Houston, right?

More lube. Lube the drop center of the wheel so it's easier for the tire to get there. Lube the bead of the tire also.

Strap the wheel to the changer so it doesn't rotate with your efforts. I use a ratchet strap, spoke to changer arm.

Finish with spoons. Small bites. Use a cut up milk jug for rim protectors. Count them so you know how many you left in the assembly and have to redo the job, DAMHIK.

Excellent tip sheet! I see the wisdom of finishing with the spoons - I had come to the conclusion that it is probably a job that could utilize both spoons in addition to the tire changer.

Good tip on counting rim protectors also - now I know why some have straps!

Thanks.