What tools do you need to change semi tires?
A semi truck has a tire failure while on the road, and the tire changing process can be complicated without the right equipment. Fortunately, some semi truck tire changing tools make the tire changing process easier, faster, and safer.
Here are some of the most useful semi trailer tire changing tools. They are great for those working in a tire repair shop.
Truck tire changing tools are bent metal bars that can remove and install tires.
How to use truck tire changing tools
To remove a tire
1. Place the wheel with the front side facing up.
2. Place the flat part of the truck tire changing tools between the tire bead and the rim.
3. Push the bent part to gain leverage. Move around the tire to lift the bead in small increments.
4. Use the truck tire changing tools spoon to spread the pried part apart while working on the adjacent side.
5. Once the entire bead is moved onto the rim, the tire should come off.
To install a tire
1. Place the tire on top of the rim.
2. Use the tire lever to push the bead onto the rim. Similar to how you remove a tire, for better results
3. Do this step in small pieces.
4. Repeat the process for the second bead after the first one is installed.
5. Inflate the tire to seat the bead.
Whether used with truck tire changing tools, tire mounting and demounting paste greatly simplifies the tire removal or installation process for all semi truck tire changing tools.
How to Apply Tire Mounting and Demounting Paste
1. Make sure the tire bead and rim are clean before applying tire mounting and demounting paste.
2. Use a brush or cotton swab to apply tire mounting and demounting paste to both sides of the bead.
3. Apply another layer of tire mounting and demounting paste to the rim.
4. Apply additional tire mounting and demounting paste if the tire seems to stick in certain areas when mounting or removing.
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