How to Change ATV Tires Yourself at Home!
This video shows how to mount 4-wheeler, ATV, Go-Cart, and Lawnmower tires yourself, at home, using no special tools. I show how to quickly break tire beads, change the tire, and reset the bead.
In this video, I'm mounting wider tires onto a Suzuki z90's stock 5.5 inch wheels.
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One other tip, too make the tire more flexible leave the tire out in the sun when you pull the tire off the rim. A cold rubber is much stiffer and a warm to hot tire is very good. On the tire and beating the tire off, we use a long screw drive with a cheater for more leverage. A good video fwiw
I'll heat em up with my shop heater(torpedo) to soften them up.
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Irvin Off Road I’ll heat me up with my torch!!!
Thanks for this good info my friend. Every bit helps out.
Great idea 👍
This is the kind of thing KZhead was created for. Well done my friend, passing on the knowledge 👍🍻
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New sub Keep it up Never seen a bead broke that way I thought I had seen everything
Not only does this save money, it teaches you how to fix the problem by yourself! Knowledge is power!
Exaclty what the corporations dont want
Dude, awesome vid!!! Not only very helpful as I'm about to do a tire swap on all four for my quad, but it totally appreciate the closing sentiment of this vid!!! Rock on and thumbs up!!!
As a dad with 2 sons and 2 daughters, every penny I save is better spent on them PLUS, doing things like this with my kids is priceless.. GREAT video and looking forward to many more.
I also have 2 sons and 2 daughters! Totally know what you mean. Thanks man I
I can remember back in the day changing car tires the same exact way. Thanks for sharing my friend.
Just like I did, my son will change a dozen tires before he drives a truck. Good video Farm Dad, I like the beginning with the boys on the 4 wheeler!
You my friend are a tire machine! That's how it's done. Money saved is money earned. When you learn to do those kinds of things the old fashioned way you don't take it for granted. I broke down and bought one of the mini tire changers for my business and let me tell you I appreciate it more than I can express after doing it the old way so often.
I've been changing my dirt bike & dual-sport tires for years, but I thought the smaller-diameter ATV tires would be a PITA. You made it look like something I can handle. I figure I'll give it a shot. Like you said, the drive to & from getting them mounted takes a while. Your bead-braking method is priceless. Thanks for taking the time to share your skills & knowledge with us. 👍👍
Hope it goes well for you. I appreciate you.
Great video straight and to the point no bragging or talking for a hour just doing the task at hand and explaining it clearly Awesome I have tires coming this week and want to change them my self this will deff help me thank u sir
Thank you! Have fun!
You show how to remove and fix the wheel really well, very simple.
Very nice! I'm needing 4 new tires for my mule and just might order them off the internet and try mounting them myself. Thanks and take care.
I've been watching KZhead for more then a decade and I can recognize a good video maker when I see one. You sir did an excellent job, Liked and subscribed.
Thank you, that's a great compliment.
Very well done! Saved me a bunch of time! One thing, I broke the bead with a large C Clamp. Worked great!
Nice, I haven't tried that before!
Thanks for this tip...............saved me so much time and worked great. Not all tire shops can change these avt tires so this is forever in my toolbox of short cuts. Thanks.
I've got a friend who once worked in a tire shop for a long time. I swear he could take off and remount any tire with not much more than a Popsicle stick! Like you, he puts his entire weight and whole body into the project. My dad ran a service station for a long time and I watched the guys fix flats all the time. After watching people like you and those guys make it look easy, which I know it really isn't, I am tempted to give it a try myself! I enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing it.
It's definitely a skill that gets a little easier every time you do it. Thanks!
I did your trick for breaking the bead on my garden tractor tire with a 2x6 and my car. It worked like a champ! I fought with other ones for hours trying to break the bead with a bench vise and a spud bar. Thank you so much for this.
Glad to help!
Congrats on reaching 1,000 subs btw! It’s a great feeling!
“And so I pretend, almost like I’m a tire machine.” Best line of the video!! I liked you rationale at the end. Nice job!!
Appreciate you! Just speaking my mind 🙃
Your video was really helpful everything you said was true about having to take it to a dealer. I checked on a set of tires for my fourtrax 300 and the price he gave me I went on line an bought them, so by the time I would have had to load, drive and wait to get serviced it adds up. I did it myself in an hour or less. Great video!!👍🏻
Nice job! Thank you!
Love the video man.. wise man once said “why pay someone to do it for you when you can do it yourself. “ 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Amen
What I loved about this video: Mentioned the simple tools we can use if we have them, then proceeded to show us the hard way if we don't. Never once heard a word of frustration - I know I have when using screwdrivers on my mower tires... Honest response at the end. What I didn't like: Nothing. Great video man! You've got another subscriber! Looking forward to other tips that I know will help me!
I appreciate your kind comment!
@@FarmDad I actually just tried changing an atv tire last night.... I was able to break the bead on one side - but the other side just won't go. I think I"m going to go get a tire changing tool with bead breaker from HarborFreight for $40 :/ EDIT: Tire changing tool was AWESOME for breaking the bead and for getting the tire off, but didn't help get the tire back on. Had to work tediously on the ground to get the tires onto the rims. That kicked my butt...
Great vid. Thx. Farm Dad. I'm doing this same job on Saturday.
Thanks for the tip just used it to change a tire on my lawn tractor worked like a charm 👍🏼
The first set of tires I ever changed myself were on a lawn tractor and I had such a rough time I swore I'd never change another tire, haha.
Why is this guy reminding me of Lynyrd Skynrd . Sweet home tire removal.
Quick tip: To put a lot of air into your tire with the valve stem removed, push the quick connect on the end of your air hose onto the valve stem of the rim and get a whole lot more air to bead seen the tire on the rim. When both beads are pop'ed on remove the quick connect from the valve stem and insert the and insert the valve into the stem them air up to the desired pressure using an air chuck on your air hose. Your welcome !
Nice
Excellent video for the common guy with simple tools. Working from the shallow side made all the difference. One more benefit is the satisfaction of doing it yourself. It is fun.
Thanks! I agree 100%
Way to go. I have changed a few this way but needed a refresher. Gets a little harder when you're 72. Headed back out to pull the rim off the mower and put the last side on. Only thing to add is that if you have problems with the tire slipping around, use a vise grip on the rim flange to keep it from rotating while you are trying to mount it slowly and prying little bits in just like he showed. Pretty smart and you can tell he is a thinker when thing don't go quite like planned.
Great tip! Thanks for the kind comment.
Dude, you are a tire machine!! Rock on....
Thanks!
Dude that was awesome. I did learn something knew i could have used 30 years ago. The other car to brake the bead, smart. Loved it, thank you. HH James
Thanks loads Farm Dad. I was ready to give up but after seeing ur video, I tackled the job. It wasn't easy but it sure worked in the end. Thanks much!
Glad to hear the video helped you out 👍
Love this down to earth video. My dad and I used to change his tires on his pickup truck and car the same way. We used to break the bead by putting our heels and pressing up and down, that was in the early 50's, it worked then. Your way of breaking the beads with your wife's car is the only way to go. Thanks for being honest. God Bless...
That's awesome. Glad you liked the video. Thanks so much for the compliment and your service.
Thanks for reminding me why I pay a shop to do this. Lol. Great video brother but too much effort for me hahahahahaha
You missed the opportunity to sit in the waiting area of a tire shop for an eternity and a free cup of coffee that tastes like rubber.
Honestly if you can’t do a simple tire change yourself you shouldn’t be riding
Well I know where and who I'm bringing my SxS to for the next tire change!! Can I bring my horse by as well?! Great job , that was awesome!
Thanx brother .. helped a lot . Nothing beats a sweaty garage then paying 20$ when we can just do it our self thanks again for the help .. all the sweat was worth it
I am single mom who has NEVER CHANGED Fk'in mower tire So if I can do this I will DEFINITELY subbed
not included.. the 6 pack to celebrate after!
Might as well you saved the money, so why not enjoy some of the savings!
And a 12 pack to put them on 😩🥴
very good video no shop machines easy smart way to do it your self. backing the car over it same way I saw dad do it only way to go thanks
Great video man. Did the same thing today and wish I saw this video first. Had to learn while doing. And don’t forget that loads of garages can’t mount such small tyres. That’s why I had to do mine by hand.
Yes, sir, correct. I did my first set of tires before KZhead was around and it took me all dang day trying to figure out how to do it! So you did good.
That was great. However you convinced me I don’t want to do it myself. My 70 year old body says no no no.
call the neighbor kid over. Give him the link to this video and give him $30 to do all 4. He'll be happy and learn a skill, plus get $30. I know I would have jumped at the chance to make some money when I was younger!
I always change my own tires, taking stuff to the shop when you can do it yourself, is for women and millennials.
and us lazy people
Or people that value their time. We have a local tire shop that will do all four tires on an ATV for $12. That being said, I still change my own, but I have a bead breaker for my press, and nice ridged stand to work off of, and the proper tools. If I was still changing them on the ground with screw drivers, I would be looking pretty hard at the place that does it for $12/4 wheels.
Or for ppl like me who work in a shop at a dealership and bring them to work to do them cuz its so much easier
Hey man I’m borderline millennial/gen z and I’m doin this shit myself
@@lucasa4442 Great, we need people that can work with their hands and make stuff happen.
Great video!! Especially liked the commentary at the end of the video about why you change them yourself. People think I'm just a tight ass but there is enjoyment in being able to do things for yourself!!
Exactly
Looked at All the videos on changing an ATV tire and yours is by far the BEST! On my channel I am restoring a 1983 Honda ATC 185s and your video saved me so much time. Thank you JT
That's a great compliment! I appreciate you!
His wife must be really old if his dad used her car in the 70s
Nicely done FD. Always good to see a member of the BBN. Take care.
My wife and I both went to UK.
Thank you for a great video!! There is nothing like doing as many things you can do/build your self and feel proud!!
Agree 100%
Great Video! Cheers for the tips on bead breaking! I ended up having to cut a semi circle on the end of a length 6”x2” and it did the trick! 4 new tyres now on my kids Yamaha Quad bike. Cheers from Scotland
Scotland! Wow! You live in an amazing place!
Out-freakin-standing! After watching this, I'm dragging my son into the garage this saturday to put the new tires on his quad. He should learn this, too.
Excellent video...I need 4 new tires for my ATV and I would , like you, have to buy the "dealer" tires to have them mount them....plus have to remove all 4 wheels, cart them to the dealer, then go back to pick them up, and then re-mount them back on the ATV myself! This will give me the opportunity to buy cheaper no name tires as well...I only ride on my property and use the ATV more for work on the property so I don't need fancy branded tires. Thank you very much for posting this...I am definitely going to try it!
So true about it taking time to take them in. It's at least an hour in the truck round trip, plus waiting on them to do it. Faster to just do it myself.
I appreciated this video a lot. I have NEVER subscribed to any other but I've hit your button. Because you were sincere and humble and clever and handy. Spoken very easy to understand.and got skills and talent . I know any little deviation from his plan leads to frustration blood sweat and tears and more time.
Thank you! That is very kind of you.
This really helped me change golf cart tires. I used a bunch of dish soap for lubricant also which made it even easier. Thanks man!!
Great to hear!
Thanks for taking the time making the video. Good to see you helping others get things done.The DIY way.
Most welcome!
I mount semi truck tires by hand for work and I still loved and learned from. Your vid. Thank u
That's a huge compliment! My neighbor's dad growing up used to mount semi truck tires for a living. He had forearms like a lumberjack.
Awesome video, thanks, next time I buy new tires I am going to try your method, thanks again.
Dude, thank you so much for the awesome video, definitely subscribing, was nervous about trying to mount some new tires on my sons atv, I have never done it before but with a little youtube searching, I'm more confident I can get it done, thanks again brother!
Most welcome! It'll get easier with each tire you mount. 🤟
Thanks for this video , I was wondering if it could be done from home, . I have 4 to do on my Quad and thanks to you I will do them at home. I always did my own on my pick up the same way you did those. Everybody was telling me it could not be done, but you just proved them wrong. As you said a little bit of time and elbow grease will do it and be satisfied by doing your own Thanks Roger B
Well said, friend.
Thanks! Gave me just enough info to give it a go for the first time…on two front ATV tires… 😎
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You had me at drift boat farm dad! Definitely going to tackle my ATV tire changing task tomorrow. Thanks for the video!
I appreciate you, man!
Yep, this is the first video of yours I've seen, and I'm subbing. This is great. and you're absolutely right. You save way more when you live out in the sticks doing things yourself!
Thanks man! 🤟. Appreciate that!
Thank you for the video. I glanced at your other topics and being an elderly woman on a ranch, it looks like i will we watching your videos frequently.
I sure do appreciate you
Nice video, had to do that a few times when i was young, now I bring them in, lol
Very helpful. Changed my first tire ever and you showed how to do it at home, with no special tools. You wasted nobody's time. thanks!
Awesome to hear! This is exactly why I made this video. 😁
How awesome! I appreciate you showing this!
Thank you sir just got the same new tires for my golf cat yesterday. Going to put them on right now. Thank you
That golf cart will be a going machine!
Great video! I'm going to tackle this job on all 4 wheels on my can am outlander.
It should get easier with every wheel you do 👍
Very helpful video. This made my day so much easier. Thank you.
Glad to hear it!
We always change our own tires and your vid was both familiar and helpful.
Awesome to hear! Keep at it brother!
Thanks I just got my new four wheeler and I wanted newer tires awesome job keep up the good work!!!
Congrats on your purchase! Have fun riding.
You make good points! Changing your own tires saves money and time, and can be fun (unless you're working on an extra stubborn wheel). Either way, it's good experience to have under your belt.
Thank you!
omg ty so much... was starting to think I was crazy watching all these people just slip tires on... This vid finally got me there!
This is definitely a skill that gets easier with every tire you do!
You are awesome! Thank you!!! Also the amount of pride adds into the cost savings too.
Yes, sir. Good point!
This was very helpful, thanks!
You got a like and a sub from me! I spent over an hour trying to do my tires, watched your video and had both off and the new tires on in 20 minutes! You're the man!!
Glad to help! 20 minutes is a pretty good time!
You are awesome, straight to the point and I love your attitude. Just get down and do the job.
Thanks so much! I appreciate your kindness.
Thanks, you saved my butt!!!! I did just as you did and got two tires on in less than 1/2 hour!
If this was your first time, that's a darn good time!
Great job sir ! You are correct, no one counts the time it takes to go and pay someone else to do a job that can be done at home ! Most of all - it’s fun !
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your video, I loved it!
Awesome job. To make seating the bead easier, I always put a ratchet strap around the middle of the tire. It works great, but a little scary when you release it.
Yes sir, I do that whenever they get stubborn!
Man…I needed to see this!! So fed up with so businesses!! Ordered new tires and rims but could not find anyone to patch the holes. I definitely understand that these tires are old and would NOT complain/sign something saying they are responsible if it goes flat. This is somewhat how my Dad showed me too! Thanks
Glad it helped. Sounds like you have a good dad.
I liked the ending when you were explaining why you do it yourself 😆😆 , I mount mine too and don't even like talking to tire or mechanic shops. .they all got huge huge chips on shoulder ,good video 👍
Appreciate you.
So here I am at work trying to change a tire on a 8inch golf cart tire did not for the life of me know how till I found this ... definitely hung up on the 2nd to last step. Great video advice and directions. By the way used a forklift forks to break the beads.
Forklift would definitely come in handy!
This is exactly what I needed, thank you! One tip I like if your having trouble getting the bead set is to put a ratchet strap around it and snug it up.
Yessum, that definitely helps a stubborn tire.
This was a timely find...I've got 4 ATV tires to dismount and mount. Wish me luck!
Hope it goes well.
Thanks for the vid! Turned out to be alot easier than i thought it would. And saved me some time and money.
Love hearing that 🤟
Exactly what I need to do so helpful
Great Instructional video! It is fun to do it yourself, it is a great feeling also to know you can do it yourself without depending on some one else. Thanks for sharing your family's secrets for popping the beed off the tire. Two thumbs up video 👍👍
Your right about the cost. Went to a couple local garages and the cheapest I was told for mounting my tires for my Polaris ACE 570 was $20 a tire. Took me a couple hours to do all four tires and was the pain in the ass a couple times but well worth it.
Thanks man, and great job 👍
Thank you for the video. This was extremely helpful.
Glad to hear it!
Very handy skills to have. Thanks for sharing. 👍😊
I'm a SWF at 59 years old, thank you! I appreciate you showing that is a tough job, but SO worth being able to do things myself! Appreciate it
Love that you are up for learning 🤘
Bout to start the 2nd side. At least it's 90° so it doesn't take long for them to warm up. Say a prayer
@@kathleenfaircloth4880 hope you got it all finished up by now. 👍
Yes, couldn't get the bead to catch. Took it to the tire store, they aired it up for free! Thank you Jesus!
My grandma was an old farm chick that loved getting her hands dirty. I remember her back in the early 90's in her 50's busting tires in her driveway with a pair of crow bars. She was a tough lady.
Thanks for the video, really helped me changed 2 tires. I used a bobcat to drive on the tires to unseat the bead, worked great. Also I have a stove in my shop and I put new tires in front of the blower , turning tires around periodically, the heat really help the stiff tires loosen up a bit. Took no time to mount after they heated up. I would recommend replacing the valve stems, you don't want to mount a new tire only to discover after that the old stem is no good.
Heat is an awesome advantage doing tires! Nice job.
I paid $112 just for mounting 4 tires last week.... but got some new rims at a garage sale and going to stud my old tires for ice fishing/winter. Gunna give it a go in my garage this time! Thanks 😊
Welcome! Hope it goes smoothly.
Fantastic video and really appreciate your humble commentary.
Really appreciate your commentary as well 🤟
This was incredible! I am about to change my first tire on my Honda! Thanks for the help.
Hope it goes easily for you!
I just bought a honda 450ex and I need to replace the rear tires. Thank you for the video and help you just saved me more than $25 bucks. I appreciate what you did
Those are awesome quads. Good choice.
Well thank you for that. I started to follow you and will be checking out your videos to see what else i can learn.
Great job . Your a genius with the car and the board trick . Thanks
Lol, appreciate you!
Totally agree, nothing like doing yourself, I'm exactly the same, if it can be done I'll give it a go. 😊
Good man
you mentioned using a piece of wood and drive up on it.. I was too lazy to drag a piece of wood and the tire out to my car, so I used an old 4x4 post on the tire and stood on it to break the bead. glad my beerbelly weight was finally put to good use, no car needed =)
That's impressive. As my Uncle used to say about his beer belly, if you have something worth keeping, put a roof over it.