Bead Buddy on Wire Wheel Tire/Tube Change?
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Bead Buddy on Wire Wheel Tire/Tube Change?
Anyone use the motorcycle Bead Buddy to help them change the 26-27 Ford wire wheel tires/tubes?
Thanks!
Mike
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Mike
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Re: Bead Buddy on Wire Wheel Tire/Tube Change?
I don't know what bead buddy is, but if it is a lubricant to aid fitting the tyres, I'd ask myself "Have I ever seen a tyre shop fit tyres without lubricant?"
My shop gives me a small tub of their lubricant for me to use when mounting my T tyres. They just scoop some out of their big bucket. It is brushed on, and stays slick while the tyre is mounted, leaving no residue to deal with afterwards.
Allan from down under.
My shop gives me a small tub of their lubricant for me to use when mounting my T tyres. They just scoop some out of their big bucket. It is brushed on, and stays slick while the tyre is mounted, leaving no residue to deal with afterwards.
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Re: Bead Buddy on Wire Wheel Tire/Tube Change?
I have used Murphy's Oil Soap with great results when mounting tires. It is not harmful to paint or rubber and washes off easily when you're done.
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Re: Bead Buddy on Wire Wheel Tire/Tube Change?
Get yourself some Ru-Glyde tire mounting and rubber lubricant. Good stuff for mounting any tires I get mine at NAPA, last I got it was less than 20.00 bucks for a gallon. Worked great when I mounted my new tires on my wires. Jim
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Re: Bead Buddy on Wire Wheel Tire/Tube Change?
found a video on the interweb about it used on a bike tire, but i don't think it would help with mounting clinchers, they might not even fit over the rims edge, being as they are thicker than a motor bike rim.
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Re: Bead Buddy on Wire Wheel Tire/Tube Change?
I used the bead buddy shields mounting tires on the wire wheels of my 1930 Plymouth after I had them powder coated. Worked well but an extra set of hands would be helpful. I mounted them from the back because I was concerned about chipping the powder coating but I was able to get all six tires mounted without so much as a chip. Unfortunately, when I tried using them on a non demountable clincher rim after I had a flat on the road I wasn't so lucky.
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Re: Bead Buddy on Wire Wheel Tire/Tube Change?
Appreciate the replies. I will try one of the suggested lubes. I was referring to the tool that hooks to the spoke and pushes the bead down while you spoon the bead on the rim. I've changed many bicycle tires as well as ATV, wagons, lawn mowers and tractor tires and the Bead Buddy tool looked like a neat idea but couldn't tell by looking at it if it would work on the T's wire wheels. I am hoping one of you tried it.
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Re: Bead Buddy on Wire Wheel Tire/Tube Change?
Michael
I just looked up what that tool is...pretty nifty.
a pair of C-clamps, one on either side of the valve stem (and both beads seated) work very well...even better, seek out a pair of Soo Tools (Sioux Tool Co.) clamps...you'll be amazed at how it transforms the job from "miserable" to simply "difficult".
They can be a little costly, but are worth the time seeking and $$ spent.
I just looked up what that tool is...pretty nifty.
a pair of C-clamps, one on either side of the valve stem (and both beads seated) work very well...even better, seek out a pair of Soo Tools (Sioux Tool Co.) clamps...you'll be amazed at how it transforms the job from "miserable" to simply "difficult".
They can be a little costly, but are worth the time seeking and $$ spent.
Scott Conger
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Re: Bead Buddy on Wire Wheel Tire/Tube Change?
The more I look at it, I don't think it would work on the T wheels.