Alloy rim tyre swap/change with levers without damage

Being able and confident you can change a tyre with levers when touring or remote is a great skill to have. Weather its changing a damaged tyre, or cleaning out a bead.
You should always give this a go in the garage, with the tools you carry before heading out, if you intention it to be able to do this.
I was surprised how easy the Prado 150 was to change with nothing but leavers, and a hydraulic jack.
Hope this helps ot gives you the confidence to give it a go.

[@user-fed-yum]

This is really fascinating to watch. I've repaired motorcycle punctures out on the trail, and decades ago swapped tires on an old tire machine. But I've never seen a car tire replaced by hand, and wow look at those massive tire levers. Thank you for showing us how to do this.

[@cristianparedes2575]

I Tried to do mine almost got it done, but I messed the edge of the tire. I used a screwdriver, but it was my first time. Lesson learned. Thanks for the video.

[@BulgarianOrphanHelp]

Best video on KZbin on the subject of tire replacement I found. Thanks for posting.

[@bradleymarshall5591]

Nice video. I much prefer your method to crack the beads then mucking around with ratchet straps. Definitely gonna use that

[@4wdoffroadpassion]

Another quality “how to” video, a little reminder to the punters that you should deflate the tyre prior to attempting to break the bead with the jack perhaps? But love the idea of the motorbike rim protectors. 😉

[@larrya2344]

Thank you for showing how to use those rim protector's - I didn't even know they made those until now - :+)

[@DIYCarRepairs]

Thanks, I learnt it from you, very informative, now I will have to buy rim protectors and leveres.

[@HenryBlue007]

Awesome, learned something new! I would never have considered that technique for breaking the bead!

[@michaelhayward8236]

Just did mine 1st time ever. Worked like a charm. Your video made it so simple. Thanks

[@Haywoodjablomie100]

Excellent video mate, and i hope the wife loved the garage door decoration haha.

[@kevhbl5655]

Great video. Concise and well explainedI'm going to have a go!

[@nickaxe771]

Great to see that some people can still do this.....in this modern world were most men are useless. Been doing just the same since I was 17 on cars.....now 71 and still doing it. Nick in the UK.

[@kubibear2890]

Ha ha I am 73 and do like you since I was a teenager, never found a tyre shop I felt comfortable with, When the wheel is off you can clean up the rims , no garage will bother, damage your sensors these days, sorry mate could not help it. Thats £60 please plus pairing it to the ECU. World of scammers. one changes ones tyres so infrequently one can spend a day doing a good job. The video is excellent , done in a correct relaxed way. best video on tyre changing I have seen. Like the use of tape around levers giving that extra bit of protection on plastic rim protectors.

[@nickaxe771]

@@kubibear2890 I like it...top man.

[@seanw3550]

Thanks for the vid mate.. just did mine today!

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Easiest way to break a bead I ever found was to have really low tyre pressure and turn a sharp corner :) Wasn't quite what I wanted to do at the time but it worked a treat.

[@jjsadv]

That's one way to do it.

[@officialWWM]

😂😂

[@kubibear2890]

There is an assumption that you need to use a bead braking gadget every time . Some tyres will pop just by you bouncing on them . Hold onto the side of your car feet together and gently bounce and it may pop. Can save a bit of time , if not the jack is a perfect method, much better than banging some steel gadget under the rim , causing possible damage.

[@valleygxl]

Hi JJ, I,ve got the bike tyre procedure down pat these days but that looks easier in someways. I have a 120 Prado 2003 still going strong. Great cars good quality. Have a great Xmas. Cheers Andy

[@globetrotter683]

Have a great Xmas to you and yours and thanks for the great content during the year.

[@hcooC]

You could line up your BFG letters with your valve stem and do the same with all wheels. That way you can quickly find your valve stem in the dark or mud.

[@jjsadv]

Probably a good idea.

[@keithavery8735]

Merry Xmas to you and the family. We are heading to Perth on Boxing Day for 2 weeks! $1700 return for 2, ex SYD.

[@robertpsarudakis3474]

This is great! The first time I did this I scratched up my rim pretty bad. What do you get those rim protectors. They seem to do the trick. Thank you!

[@jjsadv]

EBay.

[@sudhirtirkey3234]

Good idea to use a jack instead of hammering the tyre

[@rafars2246]

So you just set the tire with your tire inflator? Never seen it before.

[@recall2880]

Was going to say the same thing. Thought you needed an airline

[@enriquev8832]

That was pretty good! Thanks. I do have a question though. Doesn’t it need to be balanced?

[@enriquev8832]

Just read your comments below and got the answer to my question 😂

[@officialWWM]

Get some balance beads. Job done.

[@reynaldmontano3640]

Hump? Or tire bead drop center?

[@stevefontaine9017]

Nice work! What is the length of your levers?

[@alafrosty]

At 14:18, it looks like you marked the rim with the tire iron in the spot where you decided to not use a rim protector.

[@DickLester-k5h]

What exactly is that on your garage and how did you do it?

[@jjsadv]

Its a channel logo I added to the door in post production

[@micksmith6881]

Thank you good info

[@ChrisLoew]

must be wearing shorts and boots makes it easier as I end up with had old tires that get changed not so easy, even with soapy water.

[@ssmwalker]

Agreed. JJ's AT tyres look sufficiently well used and the sidewalls aren't TOO strong (i.e. they have some give). However, by way of example, I have an older 2011 Mickey Thompson MTZ tyre, never used and strong sidewalls. Trying to get this SOB off the 2nd side of the rim is close to impossible, and if I were on the side of the track - that would make it even more difficult than at home. I'm going to research any special tools that may help in this case 'cause I'd like to be able to remove the tyre whilst out in the desert.

[@rogetpaii3565]

That's very smart

[@Mewws]

you should really lay the rim on the floor and push the tyre on to it when fitting, might find its a bit easier

[@jjsadv]

Cheers, its was already pretty easy..

[@mattdudley3789]

Spooning the tire into the rim is easiest on a standard bead rim. Something like a semi tire with a .5” tire, then forcing the tire over is sometimes quicker. I did the tire game professionally for 10 years. Now I do my own tires by hand when i can, with tire levers and a bubble balancer or beads depending. I use this procedure except I have a specific bead breaker. Tire machine is in the works after the holidays though

[@mountainconstructions]

Merry Christmas to You and Yours JJ Thanks for a great year of content

[@jjsadv]

Been my pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting.. But this time you were second.. either a bit hungover, or not as fast as you were :)

[@mountainconstructions]

JJ's Adventures I'm in the sharing spirit :-)

[@1001boots]

Sadly that looked easier than me doing my DR650 tyre. Good job

[@kenpickett9317]

Agreed! Lots of swearing when I do the klr. Especially the rear.

[@noahyoung2680]

Now, how do you balance it at home?

[@jjsadv]

I don’t. It’s only for emergencies. And off road you are normally going slow so it doesn’t matter. Until you speed up.

[@WACampingAdventures]

Shit you did that well justin mate! One question, how did you get the tyre that clean after wards?

[@jjsadv]

I just scrubbed it with a stiff brush and used dishwashing liquid. I have also used a scourer on the letters in the past. Works well also.

[@cyberexposure]

What is the length of the tire irons?

[@jjsadv]

24 inch I believe

[@officialWWM]

The problem with using dish soap is that it never dries, so sometimes the tyre can spin on the rim.

[@jjsadv]

Possibly.. I never had it happen though..

[@officialWWM]

@@jjsadv you might be surprised. You should mark your rim and tyre with a marker, let your tyres down to 15psi and do some serious off roading, then check your marks.

[@jjsadv]

@@officialWWM I go a lot lower than 15 PSI off road (rocks and sand, and towing from time to time..) I haven’t marked them, but did 90K on the last set and had no issue (only a couple I have removed and re installed in that time).. If they do move its cant be much of an issue I guess. This set are all new, so I haven’t used any soap yet.. If I do, I will mark it and see. BTW, the Prado only has about 4 HP, 1 HP per wheel, so probably cant spin them anyway..

[@officialWWM]

@@jjsadv 😂😂

[@jshrhbejdjdjdg8219]

Hey this is Elijah McGaugh i need a used 17"truck tire

[@georgeroberts613]

Your mural is off center...but don't tell her:)

[@officialWWM]

That big sign on the garage looks like an invitation to thieves :/

[@jjsadv]

Lucky it was done in post.. :)

[@Alexwong2552]

👍👍👍

[@adsnormal]

What about balancing?

[@jjsadv]

For a 6th spare to get you out of trouble, you dont have to bother. If you are rotating 6 wheels then I would as it will be on the car for a while on long runs.

[@priceless55]

Door doesn't look good

[@svernwarunos546]

Have a great 2020

[@jjsadv]

Likewise. Hope 2023 is a good one.