Pops0807 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) Is there a easy way to change the tire on a 1927 Buick. For example I have put tire on rim but can't get the two ends to meet back up. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks Edited October 12, 2019 by Pops0807 Pictures, i have another tool handle broke on this one (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 You may need a rim spreading tool. Look under the front seat to see if there is one. Your owner's manual should have pictures/instructions how to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops0807 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 Thank you, i have the tool but cant get it to spread all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Or you may need this tool.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) 23 hours ago, Pops0807 said: Thank you, i have the tool but cant get it to spread all the way. What does your tool look like ? Is it for the wrong diameter wheel ? As a sidenote: If you do not do this very often, look for stickers in tire casing, on tubes and flaps too (stickers are BAD), and then baby powder all the casings, tube and flap (for tubes & flaps I put baby powder in a trash bag and add part - then shake). The purpose of the powder is to let the tube move in the casing - not stick. Also, cannot have wrinkles in tube upon install. Edited October 13, 2019 by John_Mereness (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops0807 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 I have this tool but not spreading. I will take a picture and show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) A good point someone referenced on the second posting you have - orientation regarding the split - http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/37596.html Edited October 12, 2019 by John_Mereness (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 If you don't have a rim tool as show below, you can use 2 X 4 wood pieces and a jack to spread the rim so the ends meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Pops0807 said: Is there a easy way to change the tire on a 1927 Buick. For example I have put tire on rim but can't get the two ends to meet back up. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks You have posted three pictures. The first two are rims for "Jaxon" wheels. The third picture shows the proper tool to use for this make of wheel. All of a sudden people are asking what type of rim do you have and a posting pictures of the type often used on WPH vehicles. Are the first pictures yours, including the rim tool. If so then make sure to use the orientation illustrated in the Hercules pamphlet. The correct application of pressure is vital. The longer you leave the rim unexpanded the harder it becomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Tinindian said: You have posted three pictures. The first two are rims for "Jaxon" wheels. The third picture shows the proper tool to use for this make of wheel. All of a sudden people are asking what type of rim do you have and a posting pictures of the type often used on WPH vehicles. Are the first pictures yours, including the rim tool. If so then make sure to use the orientation illustrated in the Hercules pamphlet. The correct application of pressure is vital. The longer you leave the rim unexpanded the harder it becomes. I posted photos of the rims I have to compare since Pops8087 did not originally post photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, keiser31 said: I posted photos of the rims I have to compare since Pops8087 did not originally post photos. It sure is easier to help someone when they either know what they really have or post a picture. Not everyone would know what years Buick used Jaxon wheels, just as I don't know the make of your wheels or what years WPC used them. Another point is any lubricant he used originally will have evaporated or dried out so the last inch will be real hard to expand. He should re-lubricate the sides of the rim. I used a 2x4 and a bottle jack for 30 years (300,000 miles before I splurged and bought a proper rim jack. It sure makes it easier, especially if you have a diagram to show the orientation of the arms. Get it wrong and it is much harder if not impossible or else you bend or break the valve stem. With practice once the car is jacked up you can remove the rim then the tire, tube and flap and replace them and have the rim back on the wheel in 15 minutes. Pops8087 I wish you good luck. Edited October 12, 2019 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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