How difficult to change trailer tires?
 

I have to change a 13" tubeless trailer tire (Loadstar 550 ST175 5/80 D). I
ordered just the tire. I am planning on using the existing galvanized
wheels.

I imagine there is a trick to using the tire irons.

Should I attempt this by hand or should I take it to a garage?

Thanks from Rick

"Richard Liebert" wrote in
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I have to change a 13" tubeless trailer tire (Loadstar 550 ST175 5/80 D). I
ordered just the tire. I am planning on using the existing galvanized
wheels.

I imagine there is a trick to using the tire irons.

Should I attempt this by hand or should I take it to a garage?

Thanks from Rick


You could do it probably with tire irons, but I'd take it to a garage and
have them swap the tire on the rim. They can balance the tire for you as
well while you're there.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

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"Richard Liebert" wrote in
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I have to change a 13" tubeless trailer tire (Loadstar 550 ST175 5/80 D).
I
ordered just the tire. I am planning on using the existing galvanized
wheels.

I imagine there is a trick to using the tire irons.

Should I attempt this by hand or should I take it to a garage?

Thanks from Rick


You could do it probably with tire irons, but I'd take it to a garage and
have them swap the tire on the rim. They can balance the tire for you as
well while you're there.

You can also have them dispose of the old tire properly for you. It is a
crime these days to toss tires in the trash, and as of a couple years ago
they started tracking tire serial numbers.


--
Bob La Londe

Cheapskate's Ways to Do Fishing Stuff
(The Frugal Fisherman)
Through the Month of October 2005

http://www.YumaBassMan.com

How difficult to change trailer tires?

Group: rec.outdoors.fishing.bass Date: Mon, Oct 10, 2005, 6:44am (CDT+1)
From: (Richard=A0Liebert)
I have to change a 13" tubeless trailer tire (Loadstar 550 ST175 5/80
D). I ordered just the tire. I am planning on using the existing
galvanized wheels.
I imagine there is a trick to using the tire irons.
Should I attempt this by hand or should I take it to a garage?
Thanks from Rick
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Take it to a tire shop! It is easy to break the cords of the tire when
attempting a tire iorn change if you don't know exactly what you'er
doing. And they will balance the tire for you at the same time. Cheap at
the price they charge!

JK