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Garandman

Location: South Boston, MA
Joined: Mar 9, 2005
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WTB Tire Irons for OPE?
Original Message May 13, 2005 10:23 am

I've got to change several sets of tires on the 6" and 8" rims on snowblowers. BMF screwdrivers seem a little rough on the bead.
But none of the auto shops I've been to carry any, especially those OPE size. Nor does the lawn mower / snowblower dealer.

I was thinking perhaps an ATV dealer would have them? Any suggestions for size or type?

TIA

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AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

Location: Near Gettysburg
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Re: WTB Tire Irons for OPE?
Reply #14 May 18, 2005 6:42 pm

The rear tires on riding mowers sometimes get soo stuck on the axle that you have to cut them off. Especially the MTD ones it seems.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

Garandman

Location: South Boston, MA
Joined: Mar 9, 2005
Points: 341

Re: WTB Tire Irons for OPE?
Reply #15 May 19, 2005 1:13 pm

I just bought two 14" tire irons as they're handy to have anyway.

Do you buy stems at an auto parts store? I'll give tubeless a try since I have six months before the snow flies......

AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

Location: Near Gettysburg
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Re: WTB Tire Irons for OPE?
Reply #16 May 19, 2005 6:02 pm

Ah, only 6 more months and snow will be here. I'll enjoy summer first.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

Garandman

Location: South Boston, MA
Joined: Mar 9, 2005
Points: 341

Re: WTB Tire Irons for OPE?
Reply #17 May 29, 2005 2:15 am

I bought two 14" tire irons on eBay for $16. Got the tire off in about 30 seconds without tearing into the bead. They work well.