Kinked beads

[Grumpy Goat]

Did you give up on your tire changer or are you waiting on more tools?

I did make an attempt using the tire changer in combination with some levers I bought. Got the one side off but started to feel a bit faint at that point so I had to stop. BP had dropped below normal and I almost passed out. I was doing a lot of exertion, up and down with the wheel, getting it on the machine, and then working the tire off. I recovered in about a couple hours and was able to take it to the dealer. Not sure about using the changer now ... which is a shame especially since I now have 4 tires, although the rate of wear is probably going to be the same.

I then decided that I'd use the Revzilla coupon for a $25 tire change at Cycle Gear but when I called and was told who would be changing it, I decided to spend the extra bucks and get it done at the dealer for $50.