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How to change a tire on a 18 wheeler. In this video I go over how to change a tire on a semi-truck. I know this is basic stuff but this is also the most common thing a truck driver deals with on a day to day basis.
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[@aralius]

Been about 6 years since I worked in a tire shop. This was the perfect refresher for one or two of the simple things I forgot on commercial. Thanks for the video

[@glackaglack1534]

I must say your demonstration, videos are amazing and help full.

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Thanks for the watching. Make sure to sub 🔧💪🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

[@timlohr953]

@@TATEXPRESSINC what exactly is the beads??

[@fr9509]

@@timlohr953 the lips of the inside of tire.

[@66lwmorgan]

This sure does bring back some good and bad memory's. I worked in a trailer shop for CKC truck lines from 1971 to 77. We worked on everything from lights to brakes. I wish I had a dollar for every tire I broke down. The bud wheels, like the one your doing wasn't to bad, the ones I dreaded doing were the two piece split rims. I saw one guy get the hell knocked out of him because he didn't place the tire inside the steel cage. If you had enough air pressure in the tire and one of those rings came off it could rip your arm or head right off. This particular type of wheel was never a problem while airing up. That was a great demonstration buddy and thanks for the memory's.

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

66lwmorgan the la for watching buddy. Be safe out there

[@yuribrandi8212]

I believe they have banned the split rims as of now.. I see a " few" but they're extremely special customers with older equipment, or older type campers / trailers

[@66lwmorgan]

@@yuribrandi8212 I think your probably right.

[@SharkBoots670]

I see split rims every now and again, from the ports, nothing to mess around with, 25 yrs doing tires, embarrassed to say that I've blown up fours tires throughout, I've always used the cage or bolted the tire back on and finished airing it up. Safety first 👍🏽

[@66lwmorgan]

@@SharkBoots670 I hear you Mark, you spent a lot more time than I did with them and I don't miss working on them at all. You take care bud and stay safe.

[@Alex-xx9xt]

thank you for this video ive been a tire tech for 5 days now and this video has helped me cut down the time it takes me to replace a tire

[@danepittman1383]

I love how his tire pops off and mine wanna fight till the death just to stay on.

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Dane, it happens. 🔧💪🏼

[@krisr8915]

same

[@jamest6391]

I just did Mortal Kombat with mine!

[@samsylvain5429]

Love it when an actual pro makes a KZbin video

[@savelio650]

Thank you for this quick demonstration. Made it so easy

[@Kyle_402]

Looking at a job to become a commercial tire tech and this was extremely helpful.

[@the215th]

Great teacher right there.

[@isaaccharles1189]

Great instruction tat Express greetings from the United states virgin islands in the carribbean us territory st.thomas I am a new subscriber to your channel and your videos are very helpful and educational I am a journeyman heavy Equipment mechanic with nine years of heavy duty trucks and earthmoving Equipment experience my dad was a diesel technician he passed away last year so I found your channel and it is helping me a lot thanks for the great content God bless

[@atleework]

I watched your video, and was able to change my water truck tire! My boss was super happy, thank you!

[@mr.charley1507]

I had a ball doing this at school.Good video!

[@everydaylife2843]

Thanks a million for this video just started my career with farm and commercial tire repair business in my town I'll be studying this to help me advance my skills!!

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

We are happy to help

[@johndoe-rw8in]

Great video, I definitely learned new techniques. Thanks

[@dougbesplug8851]

I like that high flow air fitting would save a ton of time have to get one of those! I find the Chinese tires a lot tougher the side walls dont flex much at all and can be a bit of a fight, nice vid!!

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Doug, we can ship one out to you . Message us your info at [e-mail]

[@nacholibre5795]

Very good video , I feel confident doing it myself one day , thanks TAT

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Juan, you can do it as long as you have the right tools and equipment. 🔧👊🏼💪🏼

[@GarageKing]

This was really interesting, I always wondered how they changed some of the big truck tires on the side of the highway, now I know!!!!

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Garage, thanks for watching.

[@GarageKing]

@@TATEXPRESSINC Anytime, was a cool vid and a learned something ;)

[@user-lf7en6rf8m]

Awesome, thank you, im getting involved in this type of work, keep on trucking

[@cbenson1820]

I have studied a lot, I really need it, thank you very much

[@logan2244]

Thanks so much. Bought the same tools and just changed 3 tires! You are the man!

[@richardclayton206]

Dude you are awesome and I love your videos!! But I did a 235/75R17.5 18 ply blade runner tire on aluminum rims last night that was the absolute hardest tire I've ever done!!! I know there has to be a special little trick to it and it would be AWESOME to see you make a video of it!!!!

[@reformationlogistics3306]

Just started working in a Deisel shop and starting out changing tires. Very good training video

[@tx1999]

What does diesel have to do w tires

[@reformationlogistics3306]

@@tx1999 because they change tires and flats there too.

[@ThePokessmot]

@@tx1999 what do 18 wheelers run on ?

[@jonathanbiedermann2608]

@@ThePokessmot magic and fairy dust xD

[@jacob2483]

Nice demonstration! Be careful with tires especially older ones they are dangerous and only air them up fully once on the trailer or tractor.

[@DAViDD767]

and recaps

[@GunsmokeZ_]

@@DAViDD767 why on the tractor or trailer?

[@asintonic]

@@DAViDD767 what are recaps? And is that dangerous? Thanks

[@DAViDD767]

@@asintonic depends on the life of the tire structure, the trend is the cap, when it gets low, it is taken off and a new cap is put on, thus saving hundreds of dollars, but you gotta check the numbers on the wall to see how old it is, and if you can't see the numbers or the numbers been tampered with, do not take that tire, you're looking at a wall failure or the tire blowing up in your face while airing up tire

[@serggla924]

@@GunsmokeZ_ probably because if it blows and it’s not bolted onto something it can fly directly at you or someone else

[@agarguest]

Simple easy (in appearance 🙂). Thank you

[@anthonycarman8258]

What kind of fitting are you using in this video? Got some tires at our shop that I'm going to have to do solo

[@steveboot4477]

I use this video more than I’d like to admit!

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

@steveboot4477, it is fullfilling to know that our content has been helpful to our viewers.

[@mikey4930]

Nice video. Do you have a pay number for the high flow adapter?

[@3719lee]

Nice job only 👏 (2) issues I have is leaned the tire up break first bead, then drop and 2nd bead of course you only have to flip the tire 1time then also never used a hammer to tap that wheel when mounting back especially a aluminum wheel used your bar to mount any 1 that's learning that from this Channel from my 27yrs of experience but from what I see you good and always have some soap in a plastic jug to spray on both sides I never seen applied any bead lubricant when demounting but you good just changed some of your techniques other inexperienced individuals are watching

[@opaopaopa7793]

Masterful. Well narrated.

[@peteschannel3766]

What’s the thread size on the valve stem?

[@TheNelsonrivas]

Hello, thanks for the video, I I wanted to ask where can I get myself one of those screw on valve stem air chuck? 👍🏼

[@venanciotavares1636]

Always good videos. thank you

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Glad you like them!

[@EagleMiles]

Very very good demo ..thank you

[@matthoward9361]

Great job.

[@themostinterestingmaninthe7446]

Nice videos, brother. Very helpful

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Thanks for watching.

[@jonathan4845]

Amazing👍🏽

[@Catalyst512]

Excellent video bro

[@alienling6997]

I try to find a video guiding change tyre ergonomically without awkward position. Any introduce?

[@samuelc.7153]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@josearredondo788]

You forgot your safety glasses buddy

[@BoneCOLLECTA47]

how you change tires on car carrier there this line guarding the tires

[@rahmanrucker4408]

Loved the video just wish you would of gotten closer and should what fittings you were putting on and taking off once you was putting air back into the tire

[@mikejohnston7937]

Man i do this for a living as well but that was like a t.i.a class lol minus the quick fill

[@vicpetrishak1077]

Air tire in a horizontal position on 5 gallon bucket , the weight of the wheel in a vertical position does not properly seat . Air tire to 5psi , install on unit than complete fill using a 6 foot air line . Milton air products manufacture a combination tire deflater and valve core remover. Also make a screw on air inflater. Tool Discounter has them online reasonably priced ,buy 10 packs. Good Video!

[@williamkeyser1977]

Excellent demonstration! Thank you Q! Quick question though, do you need a bead seating tank just in case rolling the tire doesn't set the bead?

[@everythingabove]

Tire guy here, rolling like what he’s doing only really works if you have a brand new (otherwise called a virgin tire) on an aluminum rim like what he has, and you might be able to get virgin tires to self bead on a new painted steel rim/ repainted steel rim and possibly on a used rim depending on how rusted it is. Otherwise with a recapped tire or a used tire you will need a bead seater (otherwise called a blaster). In this video he has the rim mounting face towards him when the bead seats, when you have a wheel off the axle this is usually the side you blast but if you try to blast the bead a couple of times and it doesn’t seat, try blasting the side of the tire with the mounting face away from you and the tire should seat (this is more common to do in Asian made tires). It is also worth mentioning when you put the air chuck on the valve steam before you blast to listen to see how much air is flowing through the steam as some valve steams require the valve core in them to let air flow into the tire. This can also affect bead seating because if there isn’t enough flow going into the tire when you try to seat the bead the bead just won’t seat either.

[@moctezumaRevenge]

What’s also a good idea after remount don’t refill put about 60 psi check for leaks with soap and water then remount to truck or trailer and then finish putting air not sure why me and our dad do it that way but never used tire cages and gotten really blessed and lucky nothing has ever happened.

[@maddenterprisesllc.3914]

Another Fire 🔥 Video 🦾🦾🦾

[@NKGameChannel]

i come from indian pakistan video where indians work hard because they not use thir brain but this guy he have braim more than whole india :D

[@JOSH-bx5wp]

I need that air fitting lol

[@robertocruz1177]

You need to do a demonstration on them super singles (SS) lol Their no joke. My body weight isn’t enough so I use a vice grip to prevent the bead from piping out while I work the other side with the iron/spoon. Tons of fun lol

[@marcofourie-me7te]

Lol try doing a vertical fit&strip on them. (When you strip and fit while the rim is stil on the truck)

[@robertocruz1177]

@@marcofourie-me7te I’ve done that before when I did road side for TA. Fastest way to get done and off that interstate! Doing a steer tire is a real pain, better when you have someone holding the wheel and applying the brakes. I’ve always know it as skinning a tire but idk 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@FabianSandoval-ev5wu]

Thanks

[@user-fo1hu4dl1d]

useful explanation

[@jawandasingh8448]

very good

[@sukhs1317]

What is the name of the thing that you screw in the valve

[@johansanchez7512]

Good video

[@reecejarvis9101]

Where can I purchase the high flow adapter would prefer with a 1/2 in male connection

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Reece, check out you local heavy duty tire suppliers. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe.

[@emilianovb6213]

Gracias por el video

[@asintonic]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing. I applied at a truck tire shop removing and replacing tires. Is this a dangerous job? Whats a good training starting wage ? Thanks

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Good luck. Wages vary depending on location and workload.

[@eloisabolanos1273]

You make it look so easy 😩

[@GustavoMartinez-sm6iv]

Súper bro

[@elsementaltrucking1048]

Nice Instructional video sir. Got a question; how much psi does the air compressor needs to have in order to get enough pressure to air the new tire?

[@mr.nobody68]

The more, the better. But all you need is that 100psi spec. It'll just take longer that way

[@IanRaphael25]

It looks very simple in the video, is it actually this simple?

[@localfreight4222]

Hello from Vegas , really good videos , I have question , I’m about to open my road side assistance business here , what sizes and positions tires should I always show carry with me

[@noelduarte4557]

11r22.5, 295/75r22.5, are the most common on all semi trucks and trailers

[@TheMapleDaily]

Definitely better than watching the boring training videos, amazing video.

[@xtomliv3]

I'm learning in semi truck, do tires like these have side or tire rotation like cars?

[@elbroncodelasierra2903]

Some of the steers (front) are directional

[@satnamsingh-nz6ns]

Good

[@alir5316]

Where can I buy that high flow fitting? Or what’s the name for that high flow fitting?

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Your local tire supply shop should have one.

[@mattr8772]

You should always use a cage but also make sure the rim is true, but good job

[@richerdqueen-ny9ne]

How much do you charge for that service?

[@scottj1957]

Nice

[@jj.4167]

Hey brother ...ur videos r great....according to u which tyres are best among Michelin n Bridgestone ..specially for heavy duty trucks....plz reply

[@noelduarte4557]

Michelin Bridgestone and good year are just about the nest money can buy you

[@noelduarte4557]

Continental is also good but between Michelin and Bridgestone as long as you got the tire in the right position steer/ traction/ trailer, and the right application they're both great

[@SharkBoots670]

I understand your video is for demonstration purposes, but always use a cage or bolt the tire back on and then finish airing it up, just so the new guy watching sees safety first. It's not a pretty sight to see a coworker with missing bloody fingers. Not harping on ya I'm just throwing in my two cents, lol, and you know damm well the golden bar would've had that tire off in 2 seconds "flat" lol. Nice vid stay safe 🤙🏽

[@DAViDD767]

as an trucker, i prefer the tire man to change my tires, it does not take much for a tire to explode in your face, the only time I touch it is when I'm mt or hauling lite, then I take off the blowout tire and limp to a truck stop, dot legal, just gotta be under a certain weight and not have any rubber on that rim, if do, DOT got you

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Thanks for watching and sharing. Yes, it is best to leave it up to the professionals.

[@DAViDD767]

@@TATEXPRESSINC you're welcome and I agree one hundred percent

[@jasoncard620]

You should air up with wheel on 5 gal bucket

[@muhammadrafiq3543]

How much money do you take to change one tire??

[@parmodmasih3745]

My name is parmod Masih and I am from India and I work as a helper in a transport in Malaysia, I am used to puncturing tires and changing tires and servicing trucks.

[@EduardoPiston]

I d like to work there

[@natspublicfilmingrights6990]

I have seen people use flames to put the tire back on is that safe

[@THEEVERYTHINGTHINGCHANNEL]

No it isn’t safe. Don’t do everything you see others do.

[@localfreight4222]

Do u think is possible to remove a semi tire with a 9 gallon gas power air compressor

[@josecfish5297]

No😂 you won’t have enough air to even take one lug nut off 😂

[@Johndada517]

I have 32 to do tomorrow and have never done one before lol I'm sure you make this look easier than it actually is

[@Bigsean175]

Please tell me you have got better at changing tires and learned how to do it properly and how to use a cage

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Thanks for watching Sean

[@THEEVERYTHINGTHINGCHANNEL]

He said in the video that he doesn’t have a cage. Make sure you listen next time you watch. But I do agree, he does need a cage.

[@wiredforstereo]

Shoulda done a demonstration with one that was hard. That's about the second easiest one I've ever seen.

[@motorman1700]

Do you balance truck tires?

[@mikejohnston7937]

Typically only the steer tires. Drive and trailer tires dont usually need it

[@motorman1700]

@@mikejohnston7937 Thanks.

[@can_hauler]

Some tires are pre balanced, they will have a red dot on the side and you align that dot with the valve stem before mounting

[@travislee4196]

Always use a tire cage when airing up used/recap tires. And never air up a tire to full capacity without a valve core in the stem, just to about 40 psi to seat the bead. I've been doing tires for 15 years. I've seen plenty of tires blow up and you can get mangled even when they are in a tire cage. No job is worth your life.

[@mrwafflez2981]

“Something with a longer shaft” …that’s what she said 🤭

[@texhian]

I am right now working as a service tech at a car dealership and am going to school to be a mechanic for cars. How hard would it be to transition from cars to trucks as a mechanic? I am 20

[@tx1999]

Are u talking bout diesel mechanic or commercial tire tech or maintenance tech for trailers and tractors

[@texhian]

@@tx1999 diesel mechanic

[@THEEVERYTHINGTHINGCHANNEL]

@@texhian you wouldn’t have trouble. There’s some similarities between the two. But not a whole lot.

[@komoru]

R.I.P. headphone users @ 0:12

[@vicpetrishak1077]

Tool Discounter. 2-IN-1 valve tool 10 pack. $11.80. Part 5-446. Recapper plug part 731. 10pack. $14.10. Both are Milton products

[@DJSTOEK]

🖤😷

[@joedon1706]

Show us how to put a new 18 ply tire on. Not as easy.

[@geraldbraxton2555]

Where your safety glasses ?

[@__Michal]

Not using a tire cage? Wow ballsy bro.

[@leomontgomery3922]

I worked on 18 wheeler 🚛 tires when they were flat half of the time I used my fingers n hand to remove the tire 😂

[@somi150]

his arms are big and muscular

[@CosgroveNotts]

Definitely don't keep your hand on the tyre and stand 2 mtrs away. That's the Ryder law.. 130 fronts 100 rear

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Yes, I agree a tire cage is safer. If you start to hear popping and tearing remove air right away before a failure happens

[@parmodmasih3745]

can you arrange job for me i want to work with you please guide me

[@michaels5233]

The one thing he didn’t do is put a rag on the bar so he wouldn’t scratch the rim while final dismount of the tire!

[@robertsawa3407]

Use a tire cage with split rims they can kill you.

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

We don’t see much split rims. Yes, a tire cage is much safer. Thanks for watching

[@THEEVERYTHINGTHINGCHANNEL]

No one uses split rims anymore for that reason. Most shops won’t change tires on them at all.

[@williamwade3738]

Good job but not osha approved 😂😂😂😂

[@davidtitus5254]

Suggestion-Better to use something like a anti-fatigue foam mat instead of cardboard, could have sharp staples which could cause a small air leak.