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Gyropilot007
03-20-2007, 11:57 AM
Ok Guys, I've bought the new tires. I jacked up the gyro and removed one of the tire/hub assemblies. Now I have one question.

HOW THE HECK DO I GET THE OLD TIRE OFF THE RIM????

The RAF uses split rims. I removed the bolts holding the rim together and I still cannot get the old tire off the rim. I can't even get the split rim apart. I had two 260 lb guys standing on the tire trying to pull it off the rim and no luck.

Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks.

Bob
dragonflyerthom
03-20-2007, 12:00 PM
WHEN i CHANGED MINE I CUT THE SIDES.
dabkb2
03-20-2007, 12:28 PM
You might try a golfcart service shop.
Mark Sanders
03-20-2007, 12:40 PM
split rims you might try loosening the nuts but do not take the nuts off the bolts then inflate the tire a little maybe this will spred the two halfs. if not while you still have the bolts loose and its still inflated bounce the tire by hand on the cement rubber only not the flat where the rim is exposed. if that don't work deflate and try bouncing again.
Steve Osborne
03-20-2007, 12:49 PM
Leave the rims bolted together, spray soapy water on the edge of the tire and rim, then take 2 tire wrenches pry down on the bead letting the soapy stuff work its way down all the way around. Keep doing this until it breaks loose Repeat on the other side, once both sides are loose remove the bolts. Each tire takes about 15 min.
rgraffeo
03-20-2007, 03:04 PM
My hanger mate & I bought this small tire changer from Harbor Freight Tools.
We use it to break the beads of our tires, she has a Long Eze.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=34552
scottessex
03-20-2007, 03:32 PM
The bead of the tire sticks to the rim,,put it in a vice and squeeze the tire just below the rim, untill the bead comes loose. Don't put air in it, that could be dangerous.
StanFoster
03-20-2007, 03:33 PM
I second Steves method. Those can act like they are glued on sometimes.


Stan
StanFoster
03-20-2007, 03:35 PM
Hey Bob....whe will have to get together sometime again. I will let you know when Rudy Frasca is having another fly-in....and also when I am up your way again.


Stan
Gyropilot007
03-20-2007, 05:24 PM
Guys:

Thanks for all your help. I've caught a bit of a bug right now but as soon as I get back to the hanger I'm going to give it the old college try once again. I'll let you know how it goes.

Bob
Gyropilot007
03-20-2007, 05:29 PM
My friend, I'd love to get together with you again. Had a great time at Frasca last year. That has been my longest cross country in the gyro to date.

I have to agree with you that flying these incredible machines is the best kept secret in aviation. I've been flying fixed wings since I was 17 and there is nothing in the world like flying a gyro!! I hope to do a lot of flying this year.

I know there are a few fly-ins up here in this area. As soon as I get a schedule I'll send you a copy. The more gyros that show up at these events the better.

Bob
StanFoster
03-20-2007, 06:15 PM
Bob: Looking forward to seeing what fly-ins you come up with.


Stan
route66
03-20-2007, 08:28 PM
The bead of the tire sticks to the rim,,put it in a vice and squeeze the tire just below the rim, untill the bead comes loose. Don't put air in it, that could be dangerous.

Definately, Don't put air in unbolted split rims! Some pretty ugly accidents have happened using air to seperate rims. Soapy water and patience will work.