Re: (ET) Well I have a flat

[SteveS <stevesgroups verizon net>]

I've found removal isn't too bad - the problem is inflating the new one 
- you need to get the bead to seal; which usually involves putting a 
strap around the circumference of the tire to push the sidewalls out to 
the rim.

-SteveS

Steve Welch wrote:
> Based on my experience removing a front tire myself, I'd say it is 
> possible, but not worth it.   I'd just have the place where you buy 
> the new ones do the swap for you.
>
> Steve
>
>
> On Apr 22, 2010, at 11:44 PM, Christopher Zach wrote:
>
> > I guess it had to happen; one of the sidewalls on my E20's rear tire 
> > finally gave out. So I need to replace the rear tires after 40 years 
> > or so.
> >
> > Sigh.
> >
> > Now, where do I get tires for this thing, what's the closest ones to 
> > the factory tires for stuff like tilling/snowblowing/not turning my 
> > yard into packed clay? What should I expect to have them mounted, and 
> > is it possible to remove the tires myself?
> >
> > Chris
> >
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