How to Change a Lawn Mower Tire

[@PilgrimNinja]

You’re all calm and peaceful with relaxing music and all that. While I’m cussing and throwing things and the neighbors are ready to call the cops.

[@momdad3327]

I always make sure these are plenty of bandaids available.

[@Th3mast3r69]

Lol me too

[@liv-mor888]

Lol, awesome!

[@michellemassey3610]

Me too! Completely lost my cool and flipped out a few times. Lol

[@Ratchet-strap-Garage]

I'm thinking the beads were already broke before the video was started. Any regular old mower wheel / tire wouldn't have broke free that easily.

[@2skyland]

You make it look so easy...every time I do it I'm lucky if I don't stick a screwdriver completely through my arm. Thanks for the video!

[@lawnmowertirestore4372]

You are welcome! We are glad you have enjoyed the video. Yeah, we have had some practice haha!

[@fredflinstone9774]

I used 3!

[@adamcordell7750]

I couldn’t set the bead, so I used the ole ratchet strap trick and about lost my thumb when I released it. It’s amazing… as small as the thumb is, it can be so debilitating. I probably laid on the ground for an hour trying not to pass out. But hey, that’s me with blood lol.

[@johnkopinto8293]

I had a flat on a Sunday .All the tire shops were closed. The Runnings store was open to purchase a new tire . I was able to change I easily. Thanks so much for posting this video.

[@mikegrant5435]

In an ideal world and new 2 ply tires it would be this easy. Having changed my share of 40 yr old 4 ply tires I can tell you it is much more difficult. But thank you for posting the video.

[@brandonframe1743]

Got any tips for the 4 ply tires?

[@tomasfranco9438]

I just changed mine on my Murray lawnmower, I evade several self inflicted stab wounds because I used a pair screwdrivers . keep up the good work.

[@vinnyreid5442]

Thank you for this video. I had the tyre on within 5 minutes after struggling for 10 before I searched for a video. Very precise and too the point. I got the tyre on then I paused the video to put air in. Realised I was getting nowhere pressed play again to see you explaining how to do it. Great video and highly recommended watching all of the video before starting! Cheers

[@malcomterry7076]

Your video has inspired me to do it myself again. The last time I did this for a family member, it took hours of on and off struggling. But your video, using the right tools, makes me wonder why I should pay anyone $50-75 per tire to do a 10-minute job.

[@CSXRobert]

$50-75 per tire!? I checked with the local Discount Tire and they'll do all four and dispose of the old tires for $65. Now if I could just get that seized wheel off the axle...

[@phyllishandler4942]

Thank you for the very to the point video. I was able to change my mower tire myself after going to about 4 tire places and being told they could not do it. A couple of Harbor Freight tire Irons also made it easier to do.

[@pmesh67]

I used a clamp to hold the original tire iron in place and that really made it easier to get the final rim out of the tire. Thanks for the video!

[@jameskirk8904]

I've never enjoyed watching someone else change a tire as much as I have watching this video. I'll make sure to play this in the background while I'm changing my own tire or I might be joining Jim in the comments while I'm cussing and throwing things. Nice job on the video.

[@kkenason8728]

Haha I've never seen a mower tire come off that easy !

[@Detroit-gx5nd]

Exactly. What parallel universe is this video from

[@Mrguidea]

When you have practised taken it off and on a few times before filming it tends to loosen up!

[@Smallchangegotrained]

Thank you! I was struggling. It's crazy these things are harder than a motorcycle tire!

[@glenarriffshipping7772]

I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. kzbin.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.

[@michaelhopfenspirger1918]

Excellent video. Never attempted this before, but with this video - got it done! I didn’t end up needing to use any lubricant. The tool set is a must though. Thanks - saved me some time and money!!

[@270raptor]

Awesome video ! My tires have been mounted for 20 years so see if it comes off that easy !

[@davidlewis3693]

Idk what kinda tires yall use in these instructional videos, but they’re so much more pliable than the tires I’m trying to get off!

[@kevreilly7]

True very true. Gonna need to drink a 12pack to relieve the pain.

[@boharris2283]

Wow! Great narrator! Barry White doesn't hold a candle to this guys soothing voice!!

[@huskydogg7536]

I'm gonna play this vid to get to sleep

[@35Salty]

Thank you for a nice straight forward explanation. You saved me some money. I was about ready to just take the thing to a tire store.

[@nahnahnah]

Excellent. Camera angle very helpful with an almost zen-like background music. Calmest narrator in history.

[@lawnmowertirestore4372]

We are pleased that you have enjoyed the video! If you have any questions feel free to contact us!

[@BracSwack]

new tire and rim makes it easy, demo one that's been on in the weather for 5 years

[@lawnmowertirestore4372]

Thank You for the suggestion! We will have to consider doing a video with one!

[@ericcorse]

My thoughts exactly

[@Marsden12001]

Here here!

[@13Knives1]

A sharp knife and a lot of anger and swearing worked for me to get the old tire off lol

[@brianbierman5389]

@@13Knives1 I'm doing that right now

[@StuntRides]

It should be noted that some rims lip diameter is slightly different on both sides, usually the side of the rim with the stem will be the smaller lip, and is the side you should remove the old from, and install the new on. If you really struggling getting the tire off or on, try swapping the rim side.

[@DanielJensen-lp1jp]

Not on 15x6.00 6

[@KingSlimjeezy]

holy crap thank you

[@rockpadstudios]

thanks I didn't know that

[@thenorsenut380]

This really helped. Simply because I didn't have a tire iron set or a long flat head screwdriver and I was trying to get the tire out over the rim for like 2 hours... even messed around with smart straps because they're supposed to compress the center and bow out the sides over the rim.. couldn't get it to work.. Next day I watch this video and see the dude just puts extra air in the tire!!!!! Soooooo..... I put extra air in the tire and it seemed to seal itself back up! Lmao all that effort yesterday trying to do something that wasn't necessary!

[@davidbrun9197]

Thank you, very helpful. Had the tire changed in no time

[@Methodical2]

Nice tutorial. Reminds me of the days as a kid when I replaced bike tires.

[@curtiscook8130]

It took me a long time to find you guys. Great video. Well made and to the point with out stumbling around your words.

[@bradleynorris9391]

Thanks the kneeling on the tire was where I was going wrong, I just couldn’t get the side walls to seal. Thanks

[@josekanucee1428]

Bradley Norris ratchet strap or rope around the entire tread of tire Keep it center. Tighten the strap. This will make tire wall expand outward

[@DocSote6]

Just bought my first mower; this will definitely save me money!

[@psychodad4634]

Thank you so much! This video sure did help me with mounting my garden tiller tires. They were a PITA until I found this video. Thanks again.

[@jnmshuga]

Great video, in a perfect world this is the way to do it but when you’re wrestling 20 year old tires hard as a rock you can’t quite flip it over the rim like you did so what I suggest using a reciprocating saw and cut the petrified tires off. Just be careful not to cut your fingers off!! Worked for me 😊

[@scottowensbyable]

Thank you, for showing how to do this. I just got the tire back on, this means a lot.

[@Beinhartwie1chopper]

Sedating, hypnotysing vid after battling all day!

[@gomerpal9616]

Just bought some new ones for my Raptor and wanted to change them myself. Now I can. Thanks for the vid!

[@SF-fm7ov]

NIce and calm. No loud music. Kuddos

[@leoangere5310]

I got one changed with help, but not without mangling the rim a bit. Smacked it back to shape hopefully enough to seal. The second one I used a press just to break both beads, and now it's giving me heck while I wait for another pair of hands to get it started enough to.. mangle the other rim. I second the recommendation to take it to your local tire shop.

[@danny100ization]

Great, someone who knows what they are doing, thanks for the help , first time I changed a tire now to do the other tires /

[@tuckercole1531]

You could use a core removal tool to save the valve stem

[@WiiZKiiD23]

Why would you save a valve stem

[@tuckercole1531]

@@WiiZKiiD23 if it doesn’t leak don’t mess with it

[@cornpop7805]

Dry rot

[@tuckercole1531]

@@cornpop7805 not all of them are dry rotted

[@cornpop7805]

@@tuckercole1531 No doubt, but the thing about tires and valve stems is, there's only two kinds: the ones that are dry rotted and the one's in the process of dry rotting. So, if you're going to swap a cheap chinese tire, you might as well swap out the cheap chinese valve stem too. I personally never buy tires or valve stems until I'm ready to install them because dry rot happens, just from being exposed to air or certainly sunlight.

[@chriserickson4417]

Thank you for the info. It was very helpful.

[@atraincg1]

Great video. I have confidence to change my tire now.

[@TheStarwarsgeek1998]

That Italian stallion narrator is so great! You can almost picture the Hawaiian shirt on the man narrating

[@TractorTread]

i have never felt so relaxed.

[@user-qd9yz9us6b]

Best basic video! Also fastest! Thanks

[@42lookc]

For breaking the bead on a 10 year old weathered lawn tractor rear tire, I used a Handyman (farmer's jack, Jackall, Hi-Lift, etc) jack. I put the lift tongue in the receiver tube of my truck, and the foot on my tire next the rim, and jacked it until the bead popped.

[@kdef1866]

Didn't know Bob Ross did voice over work.

[@davidthompson1529]

Fluffy little tires ...lol

[@jkgkjgkijk]

Robbie benson

[@leoangere5310]

If it was that easy I wouldn't be looking this up on YT.

[@silverdragontaylir8252]

Smooth as butter(genius)

[@blakewestdyk2515]

Thank you for your technique it was very helpful

[@rhscnative]

I have a question: Since getting the old tire off is about 1/2 the work - can you just cut it off with a sawzall or a oscillating tool?

[@noahbrack3623]

Doesn’t work all that well unfortunately 🥲

[@Shoot_and_Scoot]

Put the iron in the middle so you can spin the other iron on it as a center pivot. Much easier

[@kevinhampton7215]

Thank you very much, you made it crystal clear👍🏽

[@masongivens3755]

This helped very much, thank you!!

[@lawnmowertirestore4372]

We are pleased to hear that this video helped you!

[@JeffreyStrader]

That works fine with SOFT RUBBER tires. The ones I have require a machine to stretch them...:-(

[@danfortuna7648]

I wish the other vids i watched showed me the knee trick, would have saved me 20 mins out in the 100 degree heat lol

[@warrendeimler5556]

I had a 40 year old tire I tried breaking the bead with my heels and put all 295 pounds of me on it and it didn't budge I squirted motor oil where the rubber meets the rim then gently heated the rim with a torch until the oil started smoke it came apart no problem and no damage to the tire

[@kriswagner454]

That is the most pliable tire I have ever seen....

[@cuttheloop]

EXACTLY

[@sethcarter8371]

They cut it or something. Bet money that tire was never used after this

[@wolfsmane]

@@sethcarter8371 It's a brand new tire that was already installed on a brand new rim. Then they simply went through the motions of how to do it. Pretty cheesy if you ask me.

[@virginia7125]

Quick question... Are car valve stems and lawnmower valve stems the same diameter? I would think car rims are thicker and using one of those on a mower rim would leak even if it fit the hole.

[@gigglesilly17]

GO to home depot and look for front and back wheel tires that are compatible with your mower

[@madmike6768]

Thank you for the lesson I was getting my ass kicked until I saw this video

[@TrentMRobertson]

Cleaning the bead area with a wire brush must not be required? I ask because I've seen the pros clean them with a grinder and then re-apply adhesive. Maybe thats only required for highway rated tires?

[@andyslawnsheretoserveyou2041]

Thank you for the video will definitely help out a lot

[@californiadude771]

You make it look easy

[@speed8701]

Nice trick. Tire was already free from the bead there fella

[@StuggleIsSurreal]

Flawless execution!

[@RavensEyeOffroad]

Can you use large flathead screwdrivers and liberal amounts of curse words in place if the tire iron set?

[@austinholbert6952]

Maybe you guys should try doing this with a brand new tire that’s been folded up. Taking a tire off that’s already been on a rim is a lot easier compared to these packaged tires that are folded all fucked up. I can’t seat the bead because it’s so used to be folded.

[@michealmcvay2279]

I have bad knees, I used a vice-grip to make a starting place rather than using knees. Thanks for the video.

[@lawnmowertirestore4372]

You are welcome! We are glad you enjoyed it!!

[@slhines7]

You made this look *SO* simple. 😲🥴

[@keithmray]

It would have been more realistic if you'd have changed an old tire instead of a brand new one. New ones aren't stuck and hard like the old ones will be.

[@billhedges3285]

I used a sawzall Chisel And cutting wheel Two hours to remove one

[@gaddafizundel2225]

Works a treat, thanks mate ✌

[@best5-4-u-2-c4]

Who's here after fighting and cussing with their mower tire? Lol. I'm at the point where the second greasing is applied. It looks as if I will have to use grease. I avoided it because I thought it would be messy and slippery when handling tools but I guess I will have to grease this thing to get the tire back on.

[@RonPieper61]

Dude you should do guided meditations.

[@timpowers3455]

Good video but be forewarned. On being mechanically inclined, on a scale of 1 to 10, I might be generous on giving myself a 6. With KZbin and common sense I can usually figure things out, but not a lot of experience. This is not as easy as he makes it look. It took me a good while just to break the bead. If your less than a 5 on the scale, DO NOT ATTEMPT. LOL.

[@tjgallagher7631]

Tim Powers, l knew a Tim Powers back in the seventies while going to Hook Jr. High out in S. California's high desert. Any relation? You'd have to be about 60 yrs old if him or around 40 or so if your his son.

[@timpowers3455]

TJ Gallagher nope, not me, but it’s good to know there’s more than one of us out there.

[@tjgallagher7631]

Thanks for the reply. One last question and it might sound foolish, does Hook Jr High have anything to do with your past?

[@timpowers3455]

TJ Gallagher not at all.

[@jerrystauffer2351]

Is Bob Ross fixing my tire?😂

[@jerrystauffer2351]

I really am enjoying the video

[@reganswan6727]

Very informative

[@scottphillips1210]

Use a vise grip on rim so top bead won't walk on you

[@traxxasslash95]

This trick works

[@andrewcrossman83]

Thanks for the tip!

[@amer1cansavage578]

1000% not as easy as he makes it look, not even close, especially with deformed dry rot tires

[@kevinleftridge8241]

Facts! I struggled for 2.5 hours changing 1, got it done! I was tired! Hopefully today will be better 👍🏽

[@Genesis.1-1]

Great video. Thank you.

[@peterdavison203]

After 4hrs trying to get 18inch tyre on a 8 inch wheel they're going to the shop,the 2 ply came off easy 4ply, no chance.

[@gamerkay5791]

mine cant be pryed, i have a turfsaver tire on my lawnmower. Both sides of the rim is inside the tire, what do i do?

[@garbo385]

Not as easy as this video makes it look, I eventually took it to a tire shop, it wasn't expensive at all.

[@davebenedict7986]

I ended up using a big wood working clamp to squeeze the tire at the bead on one side, while making sure the clamp was pushing on the rim on the other side. This made sure I was pushing only on the one sidewall. That, some soapy water, and a couple tire tools did the trick. Took a lot of work to get the clamp squeezed down though...

[@charltonheston969]

I did this in 10 minutes with a flat head screw driver... it was easy as pie 🥧

[@jameselliot2792]

Good video

[@jeffpiatt3879]

It also helps if you have beefy forearms and biceps like the guy in the video. : )

[@PrecisionToolJ]

This is weird you never show the part when you use a sawzall to remove the old tire 😂

[@jamesvanderpoel9956]

NFW does this work on a 6-ply tire. You need the tire changer.

[@andreabond3501]

What size tyre levers?

[@cnswolff]

re: 0:35m - rather than ruin one's perfectly good valve stem; a valve key tool is less than 2 bucks at any auto parts store and nearly any gas station. the valve is easily loosened and then retightened post tire swap. bonus perk?! Since you didn't tear it up you don't have to waste time replacing a foolishly snipped valve stem... =0

[@TrentMRobertson]

Proactvely replacing the valve stem is good practice. It's made of rubber just like the tire, and dry rots over time. It's a $3 part thats easy to replace while you have the tire off. Running it to failure requires you to go through this process all over again.

[@cnswolff]

@@TrentMRobertson I digress.

[@crabjoe]

Bwahahahahaha!! new tires and rim used in the demo.. no wonder it looks so easy.

[@donutwatcherator3941]

You forgot the step where you yell and curse and throw a tire iron through your neighbor's window and go to jail 👍

[@mmolsberry4845]

Spray CorrosionX on the rim edge. It works great.

[@kellyfoster898]

It ain't showing the tire flying across the yard before he finally got it

[@samkitty5894]

How did you break the bead? That's the hardest part.

[@DrSagaciousone]

Thank you!

[@rski1036]

Took two pro's and tire shop machine to mount a couple AG tires. NO Way would they have ever gone on without the machine.

[@EivinSukoi]

Damn it , I’ve trying for several years and my freaking tires are still have way mounted , God please take me 😭😭😭

[@kevreilly7]

Btm line,,,this sux,,just pay the extra $30 and get the pneumatic replacements. I did car tores,,low profile,,even the pinta ones werent this difficult. Albeit i had a machine,,,but still,,,,smdh

[@dallas69]

Rim would not come off Transmission shaft. No amount of pounding worked. Stopped due to possible damage to Transmission. Use a wood clamp & WD40 to de bead tire off rim easy. Soap water installed new tire. Rope and stick R strap squeezed tread 4 easy bead seat of new tire. Rim was rusty but left as is due to file and sanding and paint might not work. Just greased the new tire and rim to prevent slow any futher rusting. Rim rust was only on LH rim. Soap checked for leaks and washed off soap. spray painted rum to tire.

[@karunamannam6825]

Excellent

[@ronkey4796]

Real man doesn't wear gloves, good!!!!!!

[@stackus_maximus1]

Thank You