The AFK Method For Changing Kart Tires

In this video I dismount, "flip" and re-mount 18 kart tires in an effort to repetitively demonstrate the method I use for dismounting and mounting tires, which for some reason seems elusive to many people.

[@Ganyersel]

Every time I change tyres I spend 10 minutes *cursing* the first rim. Then I look for this video to remind me how it should be done, and it just becomes easy. And like you say, the 'problem' rims, leave them for 5 minutes and they stop being a problem. Thanks, great video.

[@ufowraith]

Awsome work mate. Once you made me aware that the iner rim is smaller I was able to do it no probs. Now all i need is to devlope the indurance that you have over time with plenty of practice. Again thnx!!

[@thargor6750]

Awesome! I thought these new levantos were not going on. I didnt have a beer but the talk of beer got me fired up and on they went

[@1957Chevytruckbuild]

Thank you so much. It took 2 tries. Now i can change tires in less than a minute each. You are the man

[@justinmaxwell1608]

I watched one of your videos last year and I have been using your method ever since

[@cartracer64]

you sure make it look easy, I use a similar technique. I also have found that new tires are harder to mount, dismount. I even have bent the tire breaker bar when trying to break the bead as I see yours has a steel handle. do you use any lubricant when airing up the tires when setting the bead. thanks

[@803fab2]

very helpful video you look like you have got it down to a science I'm about to go flip mine now 👍

[@deangiacopassi1951]

It helped me. It is still tough. Thanks.

[@DJHEF2]

Gonna pit by you all next season and pretend I cant change my tires!!! That way Jim will do it! LOL Great video loved it!

[@rednecklife-uu3je]

Thank you sir for the video, changing those small tires can drive me F-ing nuts!

[@handrum9615]

Thank you so much it took me 16 minutes just to get a split rim tire off

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

+John Druham Thanks for watching!

[@nelsonfernandez3787]

Not kidding went in the house 4 time 4 beers still could not get one new tire on what i did get was my blood pressure up

[@bobbybroderick3299]

Bet you wont make the same vid with brand new tires

[@markarzuaga5690]

Old man tooting his own horn is all I saw. New tires is like a whole different beast to set.

[@armymanal]

Oh thank you i watched these video and tried with a new set of wets there were solid didn't want to bend at all

[@fabioker1]

Un genio quello che ha messo i sottotitoli proprio dove lavora con le mani per estrarre la ruota 🤣🤣

[@Dietervsw]

You are a wizzard!👏 Great video.

[@thereasonableamericans411]

It's all about EACH brand tire and EACH brand wheel. Some I can do with NO tools in 60 seconds, others I can't do by hand at all and have to use various levels of tools.

[@rightsidelanechoice7702]

I have hands like vice grips I think I can manage it thanks for the tip. I've done the same thing with bicycle tires never used levers or spoons.

[@2148FRIEDLING]

Very nice, but I think the problem is with new tires when the sidewalls are still very stiff

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

+USPECIAL Thanks for watching! You're right, some tires with very stiff sidewalls will fight you. Vega Whites are terrible. Don't forget to put the tires in front of a heater or inside someplace warm if the ambient temperature is less than 50F. Temp places as big part too.

[@ModedRaptor]

You the man works a treat 👍🏼

[@RealKartRacer]

that's impressive, it just took me over an hour to change one set! can you describe the technique in more detail? where you're applying force, the orientation of the wheel and tire etc. I feel like I'm doing the same thing and it works but it's very difficult!

[@chrisguinn1036]

That's a nice looking Kosmic in the background.

[@Phoenix37csp]

now try that with brand new MG yellows on douglas low volume rims. i had to mount some yesterday, it might be because its 50 degrees here, but it was near impossible.

[@TobyLayneRacing]

You make it look easy.

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

+Daron Layne Thanks Daron but the Douglas Mag rims are probably the most cooperative rims out there. Nevertheless, it really is just technique and it works well on most rims.

[@ZoobaMaFooProDuction]

+Daron Layne do it this same way and use a little bit of glass cleaner for lubrication and it can be

[@garng3217]

Nice good job!

[@bennykerr5776]

Takes me 3 screw drivers and 20 min. For just one (:

[@bubba01209]

Lol

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

+benny kerr LOL. Thanks for watching!

[@trellatkins959]

benny kerr If the tire is hard and cracked how would I get it off without one of those tools he has on the video. Because I was gonna take it to a tire shop

[@bubba01209]

You can always use a saws-all! Been there. Lol

[@deangiacopassi8757]

Tires are kicking my butt. Hope this will help. Thanks

[@hanssparks0743]

This really helps..and thank you..

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

+Hans Sparks0743 Thanks for watching!

[@jlkartvideos9887]

I just don't understand how you can do it so quickly??? I mean without any equipments.

[@chrisfogarty1166]

I place them in a car or truck in the sun for about an hour before changing. Makes a huge diffrance. No tools needed.

[@magnushedin4314]

Dude, that helped, thanks alot!

[@stephanperlmutter955]

Very helpful thank you

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

+Stephan Perlmutter Thanks for watching!

[@george.8522]

I have a set of 12 x 8.0-6 tires. Can i use them on 10-3/4 wide rimz?

[@davidturner6397]

Though I had to watch the dismounting and mounting part of the video 5or6 times I think I got it now and I was only doing 2 tires thanks

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

+David Turner Cool. Glad we could help.

[@antoniosanders7060]

Can I get a set of used tires ?

[@nickthedane1]

Hello, i am looking to buy and TM kz10 engine and build a shifterkart, where Can I gået indtrocings for this Sir ?

[@m1northreat]

i wish i could do it that easily! i wrestled with one tire for like 15 mins. gave up and decided to just go see a friend with a tool to remove the tire haha. evinco reds were the ones i was trying to get off.

[@goodboyringo9716]

You must have a good grip would new tires go on that easy?

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

+R Shay New tires may be a little harder than worn tires because as the tires wear there is less rubber on them. The less rubber the less stiff the treads are making them a little easier to fold and bend. Also, brand new tires will be a little harder to grip because of the silicone release agent the manufactures use to ease the tire coming out of the mold.

[@CrazyDavesKitchen]

Where do you get the tool

[@eangdaniec8515]

Hmmm, It seems that if it much easier using those specific tires than on my 15 inch tire with a 6 inch hole into 6" x 4.5" rims.

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

+Ean Gdaniec Those Douglas 5" mag rims are pretty easy, I'll admit. We have some CRG mags on our team that are a real struggle.

[@eangdaniec8515]

AdrenalineFixKarting Especially with that extra width, no?

[@paulof.8233]

thanks.

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

+Paulo F. Thanks for watching.

[@gsixzero]

You're not changing kart tires, you're flipping old, soft, pliable tires

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

I believe I mention that in the video but thank you for your contribution. The technique is the point and it works on new or used tires. But please post your video of you flipping old, soft, pliable tires so we can learn something from you.

[@1bengrubb]

did you see that guys arms?? I"m sure I've seen this guy before----He ripped the whole LA yellow pages in half with his bare hands!!! I"m going to Les shwab

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

+Ben Jamin LOL. Thanks for watching! Have my doubts about the yellow pages but I've considered wrestling alligators to pass the off-season.

[@brodeur212]

More how to videos !

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

+brodeur212 We're going to be working on that over the winter, thanks!

[@evltwin984]

Those tyres look so supple, mine are so old n hard i cant even squeeze them together. Maybe need to heat them up

[@navyspecwarfare1]

Thanks for not teaching anything by doing it so fast and not explaining it.

[@robertjoseph5018]

I'm looking for tires for a 6 inch rim that is the cheapest

[@richardgrindland7676]

I have a harder time airing the dam things up.. I end up using a tie down..

[@starlord9956]

It's not that easy with new tires...

[@kravmaga950]

Only issue I have. sucks with new tiress

[@rightsidelanechoice7702]

The human tire machine.

[@cabrussell]

instead of changing 18 tyres as quick as you can, could you please show us the actual method for just one?

[@AdrenalineFixKarting]

Good idea. As we enter into the off season we are considering doing more instructional videos. We'll put that on the list.

[@dustymyers8553]

I no it's a old vid but that was awesome