Tire change.
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From: Seacoast of NH
Tire change. I bought my new Nitto NT05's from discount tire direct. There are no discount tire stores around to mount the new tires to the rims. My question is what should i be looking out for as not to f..k up my aluminum rims? Is there a specific machine or procedure to ask for??? Thanks.
As for tire install it is a crap shoot. I have typically had good installs from big name shops.
And I usually try to have my tires mounted during the "slower" hours so they installer does not feel the need to rush, if the shop is busy that day.
And I usually try to have my tires mounted during the "slower" hours so they installer does not feel the need to rush, if the shop is busy that day.
most tire machines grip the wheel from the inside, pushing out on the barrel. The preferred type of machine grips the wheel from the outside, using metal arms with plastic "hands". There is only one shop locally i would trust to mount high dollar rims, because they have a good rep and a good machine. also, be sure the rim protector on the actual mounting arm is new, and that NO metal will com into contact with your wheel. Wherever you go, be SURE they will insure you no damage will come to your wheel. If they can't promise you a new wheel, don't have them mount it.
