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I bought a set of 23 x 8.50-12 lawn tractor tires off eBay. When I received them, dismounting and mounting instructions were included.
Instructions---
All rims are desighened to have the tire removed and replaced from either the inside or outside of the rim.
Before mounting the tire, be sure the rim sealing area is in good shape.
Use appropriate size 2x4 or other method to spread the tire bead app. 1"-2" inches wider then the bead surface of the rim. Leave overnight if possible.
Use a rubber lubricant or dish soap on the bead surface.

I have mounted many small tires and always had to use a strap around tire to spread the bead to the rims. Not after following these instructions:thumbsup:
I could not believe how easily the tires were to mount--very little tire tool usage:biggrin: while mounting the tires, I simply added air--with valve core removed---tire beads were touching rim all around:thumbsup:

Thanks for the tip. I'll be sure to try this instead of using a tube next time I have to mount a tire.

Also thanks for the suggestion I have fought with airing up tires more then once. Will surly try it out and for some reason tire off E-bay are the worst.

I dont understand what you do with the 2x4?

I might add-----I always try to by US made when possible. Problem is, I could not find a single tire made in USA except Carlisle, and you should be aware of Carlisle quality. The tires I bought were made in India----- 23 x 8.50-12 BKT LG 306---8 ply and were cheaper then the 4 ply Carlisle. They have much thicker thread also:thumbsup:
They are of such quality that I would not hesitate to buy again.

D2hornets58 said:

I dont understand what you do with the 2x4?

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You cut two or three 2x4s app. 1 to 2" longer then the outside width of the rim. You then Spread the bead of the tire and place the boards in such a manner to keep the tire spread, overnight preferably. When you remove the boards, the tire beads should be wider then the width of the rims.
Hope this explanation is clear:thumbsup:

I guess I am a cheap scape and always looking for the less price. I have had it happen more then once spend 10 dollars to save 1 dollar. I just never learn. That is why I buy tires off E-bay. As I take it Giles is telling you to spread the tire wider then the wheel and let set overnight.

Giles said:

You cut two or three 2x4s app. 1 to 2" longer then the outside width of the rim. You then Spread the bead of the tire and place the boards in such a manner to keep the tire spread, overnight preferably. When you remove the boards, the tire beads should be wider then the width of the rims.
Hope this explanation is clear:thumbsup:

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OK but when you put it on do you then have to use a strap to blow it up because once you stretch it out wont it not be tightly on the rim?

D2hornets58 said:

OK but when you put it on do you then have to use a strap to blow it up because once you stretch it out wont it not be tightly on the rim?

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This is the first time I used this suggestion. After tire was mounted on rim, the tire beads were touching on both sides of the rim all around. This is basically what you are trying to accomplish with a strap.
Compressing center of tire will spread tire bead to touch rim and hold the air.
No I did not have to use a strap on any of the six tires that I mounted. Two tires were new and four were used.
The greatest problem with any tire change is dismounting and mounting. Do it from the correct side of rim:thumbsup:

D2hornets58 said:

OK but when you put it on do you then have to use a strap to blow it up because once you stretch it out wont it not be tightly on the rim?

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I think you are thinking of putting the 2x4 s across the tire and not between the two sides

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Carscw said:

I think you are thinking of putting the 2x4 s across the tire and not between the two sides

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Im confused:confused2: Do you put a 2x4 on each side of the tire so you are using 2?

Stand the tire up see how it is not as fat at the edge as it is at the treads you want to stretch the bead part out so it is wider than the tread part

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Oh and use 3 or more 2x4s

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Carscw said:

Stand the tire up see how it is not as fat at the edge as it is at the treads you want to stretch the bead part out so it is wider than the tread part

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OK so would you put one going across the top and one going across the bottom?

Yes now you got it

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I hate changing small tires. The smaller they are the bigger pain they are. We have a tire machine but can't use it on the little ones. Usually remove tire off inward side of rim. Thanks for the tip. Will def try next time im changing a small one.

Carscw said:

Oh and use 3 or more 2x4s

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OK haha now I gotcha:thumbsup:

Great tip.....Thanks.....:licking:

This is definitely an instance where a picture would be worth at least 10,000 words. :laughing:

Giles said:

I have mounted many small tires and always had to use a strap around tire to spread the bead to the rims. Not after following these instructions:thumbsup:
I could not believe how easily the tires were to mount--very little tire tool usage:biggrin: while mounting the tires, I simply added air--with valve core removed---tire beads were touching rim all around:thumbsup:

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I have used the redneck method many times but do so at your own risk! :confused2: I am not recommending you to do it, just saying I have many times done it this way.
Disclaimer: This procedure is potentially dangerous and should be performed only as a last resort. It's not recommended by any tire manufacturer and could potentially damage your tire or you. Use this technique only in emergency situations when better options are non-existent."
REDNECK METHOD