purkjason, you are partially correct. In order to put the urethane tires, that are notched on the inside, you could put a small length of pvc sprinkler pipe over the peg that the tire rides on, thus making the peg bigger than the notches it needs to go over. A little lube will help but it should make it easy. I'll try to make a new video showing it.
Heating the tire makes the rubber slightly more pliable but the cords in the tire will not stretch. With half the tire mounted in the rim, the remaining tire will cross the wheel only a few inches above the axel. No amount of force from two adults, one using his foot to turn the wheel, the other his arms, will mount the tire. Progress we thought we were making just turned out to be the wheel deforming - folding over on itself. The tool we used was actually a double frame where both ends of the axel rod and outer rod was supported on both ends. Very strong. Stronger than the wheel, but not the tire. Don’t be fooled by the videos showing tires sliding right on like it was a bicycle tire. Corded tires are not floppy. They are not flexible. No RUclips videos show these tires being installed by hand. Don’t buy these tires with DIY in mind.
I tried putting a "Shox" brand 26" tire on a 26" wheelchair rim. When I lay the tire on top of the rim at the start of the mounting process, the outside edge is just barely beyond the inside edge of the rim as if the tire was 24" in diameter instead of the 26" that is indicated on the sidewall. The tire in your video seems to be able to stretch but mine will not. There is almost no give at all in terms of stretching. Warming the tire and zip ties didn't work. Do you have any suggestions?
w/c tires are specifically sized for rims that are manufacturer specific... so buying a 24 inch tire for and Invacare (for instance) 24" rim might not lead to successful install of tire. Yeah, you might be able to cut cords, force-stretch etc. but that is not good practice. Order the tire specific to the rim, using manufacturer, size and specifics about the rim, air or non-air. That way you get the right tire for the job and have a good, safe install. And the install is easy that way; no struggle.
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Hello fasdude38, couple of things. This is going to take some elbow grease, so if you keep trying, you will get it to stretch and get on there. If you are doing alot of tires, you should get ahold of the M40 instead as it is much more solid. Another option is you can have us do it for you and just pay the shipping to send it. Feel free to call with any further questions. 800.429.9600
I made my own tool but still could not get the tire on, then realized it was corded. I cut all the cords and it went on in seconds. Next time with a corded tire I would cut every other set of cords around the tire and see if it goes on. Since the cords keep the tire tight to help the tire stay on. I am guessing the factory has a pneumatic machine to get corded tires on???
@@DaveNuetzel So did the tire stay on? Did the brake work when applied? or did the rim slip when applied due to the cords being cut? I ask because I bought corded and ribbed on the inside tire and bought a similar tool to use.
@@michaelroberts3495The tire worked fine but cutting less cords would keep it even tighter. Not sure about brakes since I have never used them except for flat surfaces. Some tires might have enough stretch without modifying anything
This New Solutions M40E "DOESN'T WORK " if you are using rubber tires that are ribbed in the interior edge and also have cords inside them. I tried for an hour even using ties and heat gun as well with no luck whatsoever. Thought this would be cost efficient for the nursing home I work at but it looks like I'm gonna have to purchase entire wheel assemblies at $110 each side .... bummer. This would work great if you use non ribbed no corded rubber tires just like the video shows I guess.
I made my own tool but still could not get the tire on, then realized it was corded. I cut all the cords and it went on in seconds. Next time with a corded tire I would cut every other set of cords around the tire and see if it goes on. Since the cords keep the tire tight to help the tire stay on. I am guessing the factory has a pneumatic machine to get corded tires on???
purkjason, you are partially correct. In order to put the urethane tires, that are notched on the inside, you could put a small length of pvc sprinkler pipe over the peg that the tire rides on, thus making the peg bigger than the notches it needs to go over. A little lube will help but it should make it easy. I'll try to make a new video showing it.
Nope. They don’t stretch unless some hydraulic machine is used. Notched and corded tires will not install by hand. The plastic rim will deform trying.
Heating the tire makes the rubber slightly more pliable but the cords in the tire will not stretch. With half the tire mounted in the rim, the remaining tire will cross the wheel only a few inches above the axel. No amount of force from two adults, one using his foot to turn the wheel, the other his arms, will mount the tire. Progress we thought we were making just turned out to be the wheel deforming - folding over on itself. The tool we used was actually a double frame where both ends of the axel rod and outer rod was supported on both ends. Very strong. Stronger than the wheel, but not the tire. Don’t be fooled by the videos showing tires sliding right on like it was a bicycle tire. Corded tires are not floppy. They are not flexible. No RUclips videos show these tires being installed by hand. Don’t buy these tires with DIY in mind.
Where can i buy one of these please
Thank you. We have several more coming. Any feedback is welcome.
this is a great video. do you sell this tool?
Great solution! Thank you!
I tried putting a "Shox" brand 26" tire on a 26" wheelchair rim. When I lay the tire on top of the rim at the start of the mounting process, the outside edge is just barely beyond the inside edge of the rim as if the tire was 24" in diameter instead of the 26" that is indicated on the sidewall. The tire in your video seems to be able to stretch but mine will not. There is almost no give at all in terms of stretching. Warming the tire and zip ties didn't work. Do you have any suggestions?
Four years and no answer. Reason is that 24” tires are supposed to fit 24” wheels . Period.
How do you remove the old tire?
w/c tires are specifically sized for rims that are manufacturer specific... so buying a 24 inch tire for and Invacare (for instance) 24" rim might not lead to successful install of tire. Yeah, you might be able to cut cords, force-stretch etc. but that is not good practice. Order the tire specific to the rim, using manufacturer, size and specifics about the rim, air or non-air. That way you get the right tire for the job and have a good, safe install. And the install is easy that way; no struggle.
Bull. Shit.
How to air up a wheelchair tire
CDCA will coordinate, collaborate and networking with likeminded organizations for the protection and promotion of children with physical disabilities and helpless children rights.
CDCA will advocate intensively from national level to community and rural levels for the rights of children with disabilities and helpless children.
CDCA will rehabilitate, provide free education and medical treatment, and psychosocial counseling to the children with disabilities and helpless children for motivation and encouragement.
CDCA will provide vocational trainings to the children with disabilities, helpless children, and their parents.
CDCA will provide wheelchairs to person with disabilities throughout the country within the organization’s capacity.
Hello fasdude38, couple of things. This is going to take some elbow grease, so if you keep trying, you will get it to stretch and get on there. If you are doing alot of tires, you should get ahold of the M40 instead as it is much more solid.
Another option is you can have us do it for you and just pay the shipping to send it. Feel free to call with any further questions. 800.429.9600
Where can i buy this M40E tyre changing tool please
use non-corded pyramidal tires because they stretch.... corded tires do not like to stretch....
I made my own tool but still could not get the tire on, then realized it
was corded. I cut all the cords and it went on in seconds. Next time
with a corded tire I would cut every other set of cords around the tire
and see if it goes on. Since the cords keep the tire tight to help the
tire stay on. I am guessing the factory has a pneumatic machine to get
corded tires on???
They can’t stretch. Not don’t like to. Won’t.
@@DaveNuetzel
So did the tire stay on? Did the brake work when applied? or did the rim slip when applied due to the cords being cut?
I ask because I bought corded and ribbed on the inside tire and bought a similar tool to use.
@@michaelroberts3495The tire worked fine but cutting less cords would keep it even tighter. Not sure about brakes since I have never used them except for flat surfaces.
Some tires might have enough stretch without modifying anything
@@DaveNuetzel thanks Dave for the info.
This New Solutions M40E "DOESN'T WORK " if you are using rubber tires that are ribbed in the interior edge and also have cords inside them. I tried for an hour even using ties and heat gun as well with no luck whatsoever. Thought this would be cost efficient for the nursing home I work at but it looks like I'm gonna have to purchase entire wheel assemblies at $110 each side .... bummer. This would work great if you use non ribbed no corded rubber tires just like the video shows I guess.
+purkjason you do not know what your doing then
I made my own tool but still could not get the tire on, then realized it was corded. I cut all the cords and it went on in seconds. Next time with a corded tire I would cut every other set of cords around the tire and see if it goes on. Since the cords keep the tire tight to help the tire stay on. I am guessing the factory has a pneumatic machine to get corded tires on???