How do you use a Tire Whiz?

[Anonymous]

So how does a Tire Whiz work? I am new to karting and I am putting on a new set of MGs. I have not clue how to get the tires on the hubs. I have a Tire Whiz but no clue how to use it. Can someone please help me?

Thanks

[Anonymous]

Search for:

*tire wiz on yahoo
or
*go to ekarting news.com and search there

I am sureyou will find the procedure; you will need some kind of lubricant (WD-40, soap) put tires in sun for an hour, bring muscles at first then it is technique, need air pressure to pop on beads

Hope you have a very good bead breaker.

Truely is better if someone shows you how it is done-get a mentor.

[cgordon]

Everything Rich said is correct. Here’s a link that provides more info, though it’s not specific to the Tire Wiz.
http://reviews.ebay.com/Mounting-racing-go-kart-tires-on-one-piece-wheels_W0QQugidZ10000000001177800

You’ll need the Tire Wiz disc, on handle, and off handle.

Dismount:
Put the disc in the short side of the wheel. Attach the off handle to the disc and put the end of the handle between the upper tire bead and the wheel. Rotate the handle and it will work the tire off of the rim. Leave the disc in the wheel and fold the center of the tread. Put the handle between the lower tire bead and the wheel and rotate the handle.

Mount:
Push the short side of the wheel through the tire. Flip the wheel over and put the disc through the tire and onto the wheel. Lubricate the bead (Tire Snot). Attach the on handle to the disc. Push down on the side of the tire and rotate the handle.

Beading the tire:
Screw your bead locks into the wheel just enough to stop air leakage (the end of the lock shouldn’t stick out above the wheel surface). Put lubricant on the bead (not much). Keep the wheel vertical to avoid injury if the tire or wheel fails. Inflate not more than 50 psi. If the beads don’t pop, put more lubricant on and try again.

It all sounds easy, but it takes a bit of practice for it all to go smoothly.

Charles

[Bruce Boman]

http://www.racearsenal.com/tire_mounting.htm
(bottom half of page)
Tire Service with the Exotic toy Builder “Tire Wizz”

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