Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap?
07-31-2017, (Subject: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap? ) 
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Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap?
Hey guys looking to invest in tools/equipment to change out my own tires if needed on road. What jack, impact gun, bars etc do you guys recommend and where to buy from? I hate making that call to road side and getting charged waaaay to much. Or pulling into truck stop and having 5 trucks ahead of me just to fix a flat. Thanks
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07-31-2017, (Subject: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap? ) 
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RE: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap?
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Don't need an impact, get one of these


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07-31-2017, (Subject: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap? ) 
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RE: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap?
Still going to need a bigass torque wrench or breaker bar and torque adapter to put the thing back on.

I would have those tools at the shop, but on the road I would strive for tire longevity with a strong tire PM and replacement policy.
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07-31-2017, (Subject: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap? ) 
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RE: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap?
For years I used one of these. They come in different sizes so be aware.

https://amzn.to/2Wl6JXd
And the handle for the wrench

https://amzn.to/2Vawtcq

In addition to this you'll need a bottle jack, the bigger tonnage the better, and a length of pipe about 3 - 4 feet long that can slip over the handle. If you have a mounted tire for a spare this is all you'll need not forgetting a lever to lift the tire onto the hub. If you have a loose tire you will also need another tire lever, a bead axe, some tire lube, valve core tool, possibly a blaster. It would probably be easier to have a mounted spare.


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07-31-2017, (Subject: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap? ) 
Post: #5
RE: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap?
I have same setup , works very well.

(07-31-2017 )kryten Wrote:  For years I used one of these. They come in different sizes so be aware.


https://amzn.to/2Wl6JXd
And the handle for the wrench

https://amzn.to/2Vawtcq

In addition to this you'll need a bottle jack, the bigger tonnage the better, and a length of pipe about 3 - 4 feet long that can slip over the handle. If you have a mounted tire for a spare this is all you'll need not forgetting a lever to lift the tire onto the hub. If you have a loose tire you will also need another tire lever, a bead axe, some tire lube, valve core tool, possibly a blaster. It would probably be easier to have a mounted spare.


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08-01-2017, (Subject: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap? ) 
Post: #6
RE: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap?
Wow you guys are hard core. If I have a flat that my plug kit and air hose can't fix I'm screwed. You guys should be loggers or something crazy like that. I do try and keep decent tires on so I don't have much trouble. Hats off to you.
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08-01-2017, (Subject: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap? ) 
Post: #7
RE: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap?
I like to use a phone. I have a flat right now, picked up a huge bolt right in the middle of the tread on one of my trailer tires. It lasted long enough to get the load delivered, then she died. I'm now at the truck stop, I'll call the tire shop when I wake up tomorrow, I mean today. ;-)
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08-01-2017, (Subject: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap? ) 
Post: #8
RE: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap?
I use Milwaukee impact wrench http://www.ebay.com/itm/Milwaukee-2764-2...Swt0FZBU5y
and http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ingersoll-Rand-8...SwZ4dZGH09
Once I saved on towing what tower couldn't release my axels (diff broke down) with his air gun so I pulled out my Milwaukee and saved them some time and some money for myself too! :-)


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08-01-2017, (Subject: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap? ) 
Post: #9
RE: Tools needed to do your own road side tire swap?
(07-31-2017 )kryten Wrote:  For years I used one of these. They come in different sizes so be aware.


https://amzn.to/2Wl6JXd
And the handle for the wrench

https://amzn.to/2Vawtcq

In addition to this you'll need a bottle jack, the bigger tonnage the better, and a length of pipe about 3 - 4 feet long that can slip over the handle. If you have a mounted tire for a spare this is all you'll need not forgetting a lever to lift the tire onto the hub. If you have a loose tire you will also need another tire lever, a bead axe, some tire lube, valve core tool, possibly a blaster. It would probably be easier to have a mounted spare.

WoW!... I just purchased these. Nice find!.

BTW: You don't really need a huge expensive torque wrench if all your trying to do is get yourself off the side of the road. Get the tire on, tighten the lugs good, head to a truck stop, and borrow one for a few minutes if need be. I have done this before. I always offer to show my drivers license and give em a few bucks for borrowing any tools.


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