Thank you for showing us the techniques for low profile tires installation. I do like DIY even if I struggle sometimes and get some minor injuries 😂. Very helpful. I was installing 20-inch tires about a month ago on my wife's ML350. They weren't that hard, but I got a new set of low profile ps4s going next on my cls63s, and your tips will be very useful. And your new rims look absolutely beautiful 😍 color is gorgeous
Back in the day, I worked at a auto shop and we had to install these with no helper arms. Haha, there would be 3 of us putting our full weight on it to try and install low profiles. Shocked no one lost fingers
@Exotic Car DIY oh yeah, I hear you. When I was changing tires on 20-inch Vossens with 25 profiles tires on an older tire machine, maaan, we struggled so much. 😅
Those wheels look so much better. Almost like the Vossens I have. Tire repair has always been a big worry for me knowing that my wheels might be scratched. Very fortunate you can do your own tire and wheels mount. 👍
we have 3 china machines in our shop nothing they can't handle. was looking at replacing them with these had the old ones for over 5 years getting time to let'em go, what i like bout these is the air lock on the downshaft that is a gamechanger was flaw of old design with the cam lever constantly adjusting for tightness. downside i see of this machine from specs i see is outside clamping only up to 20's need to at least clamp outside on 22's many china specs get the inside outside numbers backwards, other than that a fine machine. lube makes everything better!
Just did a set of 33s for a friend this weekend. Still very happy with this set up Another thing with the balancer. I would notice that it would call for (example) 1oz inside 1/2oz outside, then after those weights were applied, it would call for a 1/4oz on the opposite. So instead of just playing ring around the roses with the weights, I would use masking tape and just adjust them slightly and almost always I would get it balanced without having to add any more weights. And then I permanently attach the weights after the tweaking
@@basketball798 ok no problem it didn’t work for me I went back to originals without a problem I got my car for 5 years now and had previously had 20 ispiri wheels which always cracked and buckled, just my experience guys
Everyone entitle to their opinion, doesn't bother me. However, the factory cast wheels are weak. Cheap aftermarket are also weak. Quality forged wheels are VERY strong... Such as bcforged, hre or signature(such as these) etc
@07reflexvw 1 second ago Use the bar to keep the tire down by the duck head as the assist arm spins around. You won’t damage the wheel since the bar will be under the lip
Nice toys bro!. Interested in getting this tire machine. What is the overall height of the unit to the very top of the pneumatic cylinders? Their website does not give dimensions of the unit.
Do you have a link for the yellow bead breaker? Your initial video pointed out the flaws of the stock black one. Also, are the rim clamps original too? You were questioning if the rim clamps would hold up over time. Still plastic or did you upgrade?
I think I have links to the yellow beat breaker thing in video 2? I'll try to find a link and post here. Yes the plastic covers on the rim clamps have broken, they're still usable just cracked. Obviously they have no effect if you're clamping on the inside of the room using the cleats, but I pretty much always use the external rim. Usually what happens is the tire grabs it and so when I pull the tire off the machine they're stuck inside the bead enough to pull them out
I just got a set of the same size rims for my CLS63S and my tire guy said to be careful with being a different tire size than the OEM 19s. Have you had any issues with the different size wheels?
@@ExoticCarDIY thanks for the help! Went ahead and ordered the same tires as yours. Love the content by the way it’s definitely helped my confidence working on my CLS!
Can I ask why you purchased a tire machine? You dislike the tires shops doing your wheels/tires or you just do that much tire work? I'm thinking about one, just trying to justify it.. Thanks..
I think I have like four videos on this tire machine, I know I explained it in one of them. But basically yeah, paying tire shops 150+ bucks to wait 3 hours just to have them scratch my rims was getting old. It's been a great investment, besides my lift it's my favorite tool.
Yes... Barely. The widest I did was my 430 11.5" with 305/30/20... The tire was touching the arm... I lubed the arm and got it to work .. not ideal... Now that's with cleaning the outside of the rim like I did in this video, teeth and clamp the inside of the rim, that will bite you another inch. Another guy said he installed a 2-in spacer where the entire assembly mounts to the body to get two more inches out of it. Kind of interesting idea
I'm dying over here. I have Verde Axis V99 wheels and EVERYONE that does tires on them at multiple different shops damage them and they blame it on "the spoke design being so unique". I have had them refinished 4 different times. Makes me sick to my stomach.
Good LORD that's E63 is gorgeous!!! I drive a 2014 and all but drooled the entire time! 🤤
Haha, thanks man. Mercedes did a good job on these
Thank you for showing us the techniques for low profile tires installation. I do like DIY even if I struggle sometimes and get some minor injuries 😂. Very helpful. I was installing 20-inch tires about a month ago on my wife's ML350. They weren't that hard, but I got a new set of low profile ps4s going next on my cls63s, and your tips will be very useful.
And your new rims look absolutely beautiful 😍 color is gorgeous
Back in the day, I worked at a auto shop and we had to install these with no helper arms. Haha, there would be 3 of us putting our full weight on it to try and install low profiles. Shocked no one lost fingers
@Exotic Car DIY oh yeah, I hear you. When I was changing tires on 20-inch Vossens with 25 profiles tires on an older tire machine, maaan, we struggled so much. 😅
Those wheels look so much better. Almost like the Vossens I have. Tire repair has always been a big worry for me knowing that my wheels might be scratched. Very fortunate you can do your own tire and wheels mount. 👍
Thanks man, very blessed.
New wheels look solid, aggressive. Finally sorted out and stress free.
Ya, happy to not have to worry about it anymore
I'm still trying to sell my HRE.. Will send you a picture of my new rims from Switzerland once they arrive. Have a good Sunday and burn some rubber.
Congrats on 5k subs!!!❤
Yah man! 👏 It's a slow journey, thanks for the support
we have 3 china machines in our shop nothing they can't handle. was looking at replacing them with these had the old ones for over 5 years getting time to let'em go, what i like bout these is the air lock on the downshaft that is a gamechanger was flaw of old design with the cam lever constantly adjusting for tightness. downside i see of this machine from specs i see is outside clamping only up to 20's need to at least clamp outside on 22's many china specs get the inside outside numbers backwards, other than that a fine machine. lube makes everything better!
Just did a set of 33s for a friend this weekend. Still very happy with this set up
Another thing with the balancer. I would notice that it would call for (example) 1oz inside 1/2oz outside, then after those weights were applied, it would call for a 1/4oz on the opposite.
So instead of just playing ring around the roses with the weights, I would use masking tape and just adjust them slightly and almost always I would get it balanced without having to add any more weights. And then I permanently attach the weights after the tweaking
Nice wheels but I still prefer the originals to be honest
Originals are known to crack which is why he got rid of his(they cracked).
@@AnontheGOAT aftermarket will crack and distort more plus ride is better on original ones , I find anyway
@@MrRyman222NOT TRUE quality aftermarket wheels are much stronger than factory AMG wheels(BBS).
@@basketball798 ok no problem it didn’t work for me I went back to originals without a problem I got my car for 5 years now and had previously had 20 ispiri wheels which always cracked and buckled, just my experience guys
Everyone entitle to their opinion, doesn't bother me.
However, the factory cast wheels are weak. Cheap aftermarket are also weak.
Quality forged wheels are VERY strong... Such as bcforged, hre or signature(such as these) etc
@07reflexvw
1 second ago
Use the bar to keep the tire down by the duck head as the assist arm spins around. You won’t damage the wheel since the bar will be under the lip
Nice toys bro!. Interested in getting this tire machine. What is the overall height of the unit to the very top of the pneumatic cylinders? Their website does not give dimensions of the unit.
The total height is roughly about 77 in.
I'm still very happy and pleased, it does everything I need to, I've had a zero issues with it
@ExoticCarDIY Thanks Bro!
What are the details for your wheel fitment? What widths and offsets are you using?
Do you have a link for the yellow bead breaker? Your initial video pointed out the flaws of the stock black one.
Also, are the rim clamps original too? You were questioning if the rim clamps would hold up over time. Still plastic or did you upgrade?
I think I have links to the yellow beat breaker thing in video 2? I'll try to find a link and post here.
Yes the plastic covers on the rim clamps have broken, they're still usable just cracked.
Obviously they have no effect if you're clamping on the inside of the room using the cleats, but I pretty much always use the external rim. Usually what happens is the tire grabs it and so when I pull the tire off the machine they're stuck inside the bead enough to pull them out
Awesome wheels
Thanks, I'm very happy with them
I just got a set of the same size rims for my CLS63S and my tire guy said to be careful with being a different tire size than the OEM 19s. Have you had any issues with the different size wheels?
Zero issues. The diameter of my tires is exactly the same with 20s as it was with 19s. The car cannot tell the difference
@@ExoticCarDIY thanks for the help! Went ahead and ordered the same tires as yours. Love the content by the way it’s definitely helped my confidence working on my CLS!
@@yuvrajmakkar2578 I did go to a 305/25/20 Michelin in the rear
Looking into getting one of these for my cars. Would you think 245/35/r21s would be possible for doing tires on my Tesla?
I've done several Tesla tires, including the model S 245/35r21... Works great!
Can I ask why you purchased a tire machine? You dislike the tires shops doing your wheels/tires or you just do that much tire work? I'm thinking about one, just trying to justify it.. Thanks..
I think I have like four videos on this tire machine, I know I explained it in one of them. But basically yeah, paying tire shops 150+ bucks to wait 3 hours just to have them scratch my rims was getting old.
It's been a great investment, besides my lift it's my favorite tool.
Kenny, are you running spacers?
Nope. No spacers needed with the correct offset wheels
Would you be able to do 11"x19" with 305/30/19 tires on this machine?
Yes... Barely.
The widest I did was my 430 11.5" with 305/30/20... The tire was touching the arm... I lubed the arm and got it to work .. not ideal...
Now that's with cleaning the outside of the rim like I did in this video, teeth and clamp the inside of the rim, that will bite you another inch.
Another guy said he installed a 2-in spacer where the entire assembly mounts to the body to get two more inches out of it. Kind of interesting idea
@@ExoticCarDIY I figured you must of with your Ferrari. Thanks for the reply
Who makes this wheel?
The good ones? Signature.
www.signaturewheel.com/wheels-page/sv104
Are you thinking of selling the car by any chance? 😀
Only if I win the blue ctsV wagon listed on BaT right now :)
E63 and ferrari... cant afford tire machine that is not that crappy cheap
I'm dying over here. I have Verde Axis V99 wheels and EVERYONE that does tires on them at multiple different shops damage them and they blame it on "the spoke design being so unique". I have had them refinished 4 different times. Makes me sick to my stomach.