I want to paint my rims and I need to know the easiest or best way to take the tire off.I am going to get a new set of tires anyway, but it would be better if I remove them from the rims.Any suggestions?

-Ken

 

with a tire changer, if you don't have one take it some place that does, like a tire shop

 

Yeah I was only charge 10 bucks to have the tires removed from 4 rims. it's cheap0 and some one else does the labor part!

 

Use a bumper jack if you have one and a crow bar. I also heard of a method using a spring compressor.. Don't know how to do that though. I painted my rims with the tires on it.. just use alot of masking tape and painters plastic.

 

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...e+tire+changer

 

The local pep boys here removes tires for free (disposal $2/tire).

 

local school auto shop should also do it for free.


ask around a few shops.... and its better to ask in person... you'll find someone local to do it for free/cheap.

 

id think a spring compressor should do the job..

 

i change tires as part of my job regularly with a coats rim clamp and it's wonderful

but living on a farm i also learned do it with a mini sledge hammer and a crow bar in about 10 mins as well

 

Why remove tires at all?
Paint rim and protect tires best ya can.
They will be removed when ya get the new tires shortly, anyway.
I've seen the sledge hammer trick at a wrecking yard.
I'll bring the wheel to someone else with the right tool, a real tire changer!

 

Ya know I just saw an add for some $20 adjustable metal ring that is meant for painting rims. It like hooks into the outer edge. Wasn't eastwood and I can't find it now.

 

http://www.autotoolmart.com/cgi-bin/...29103513797.8a


8089 - Magnetic Rim Masker
$ 19.99




Paint wheels while on tire
Set of 4
Metal ring adjusts for wheel sizes up to 22”