From: arlenholder@any1example.com
In response to what Xeno wrote :
> Tyre and rubber lubricant would be best, like the rubber grease used for
> brake components, but is expensive. A neutral pH soap turned into a gel
> is the easiest and safest solution.
I don't disagree.
In the early days (my first few tires), I didn't use _any_ lubricant!
o But then, I didn't even know about the drop center in those days.
Oh how young and stupid I was when I was in my late 70s!
And, in the first half dozen or so tires I didn't even have a dedicated
bead breaker (I only had the flimsy attachment to the tire changing stand).
Until it bent.
Every tool is useful, and every tool serves a purpose, even the lubricant:
o Bead breaker (do not use the attachment on the HF tire changer)
o Tire changer (do not even think of not bolting it to the cement!)
o Valve remover (more useful for pull-type valve insertion than removal)
o Valve core driver (I can't imagine _not_ having this $2 essential tool!)
o Extra tire irons (you're not supposed to need them, but you just might)
o Vise grips (the HF tire changing bar twists too much in your hands)
o Balancing jig (the HF one works rather well for normal hub diameters)
o Lubricant (whatever floats your boat - I use Costco green or blue stuff)
Some "stuff" I kind of sort of wish I had...
o Professional bead lubricant & fancy brush
o Bazooka bead blaster (so I don't need two people on the loose SUV tires)
o Professional steel wheel weight removal hammer
o Professional round studded grinder attachment (for repairs)
o A better assortment of wheel weights (HF only sells the stick-on style)
o A better assortment of patchplugs (the ones with the wire you pull thru)
o An airgun
--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)
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