Self-disassembly of a car wheel

Today, car owners are accustomed to turning to a tire shop in case of problems with their wheels. But such services can only be found in big cities, and there are many “out-of-the-way” places where it is difficult to find a tire repair shop. In such a situation, a spare tire can help out the driver, but sometimes problems occur with several tires at once. Therefore, the car owner must know how to trim wheels with his own hands. Moreover, many drivers do not trust tire mechanics and prefer to carry out such work themselves.

How to rim a wheel with a jack and cable

This is one of the simplest ways to disassemble and trim a wheel yourself. If you follow the instructions below, you can easily do this job yourself.

1. Remove the wheel from the car and clean off any dirt.
2. Unscrew the nipple and bleed air.
3. Place the wheel with the nipple facing up.
4. Tie the tow rope to the disk and jack, as shown in the photo.
5. Place the jack closer to the rim on the tire. If it is chamber, then you cannot place the jack next to the fitting, otherwise it will come off when disassembling.
6. Securely fasten the ends of the cable together.
7. Raise the jack up by pulling the cable and moving the tire sidewall down. Do this until the tire comes off the rim.
8. If you only need to replace or seal a punctured tube, then lift the sidewall of the tire with mounting blades from the side of the fitting and place it on the edge of the disk.
9. Push the fitting into the inner cavity and pull the tube out of the tire.

Attention! If the nipple is in good condition, then it can be unscrewed and used for a new camera, or put in stock.

Installing a new camera

Boarding work takes less time and effort, but it also needs to be done in a certain order.

1. Take the new camera and unscrew the nipple from it; release the air pressure by forcing it out.
2. Move the rubber sidewall away from the location of the fitting.
3. Place the tube part with the fitting into the tire and insert it into the hole in the rim.
4. Reinstall the entire camera.
5. Pump the camera without nipple slightly so that it straightens and takes its place. This is also necessary so that when trimming it does not get caught by the mount and damage it.
6. Using mounting blades, carefully trim the tire around the perimeter.

Now all that remains is to install the nipple, inflate the tire to the pressure required by the manufacturer, and place the wheel on the car.

Methods for tearing off a stuck tire

Several methods are used to break the “welding” using improvised means. The most common of them is percussion. It does not require any special equipment and all you need is a good hammer (or better yet, a small sledgehammer) and a piece of metal corner (10 cm long and 4-5 cm on sides).

And then we do this:

• remove the wheel from the car;
• To prevent internal air pressure from arising, completely unscrew the spool;
• install the corner (the edge of one side is driven between the rim and the tire);
• standing on the opposite side of the tire corner, we hit it with a hammer (due to the damping of the rubber, the corner can fly out, so there should be no one nearby);
• after 2-3 blows, we move the corner to a new place and strike again, and so we go around the entire circumference;
• We carry out the procedure until the edge of the tire leaves the rim;
• we beat the tire around the entire circumference;
• turn the wheel over and repeat the procedure completely.

This beating method is very simple, but it has a number of disadvantages. Using a corner with non-rounded edges will certainly cause damage to the tire, albeit minor. And as a result of inaccurate blows, the edge of the rim can be bent, so at the first opportunity you need to contact a service station to have the disc rolled.

There are also non-impact methods for tearing the tire off the rim, but some of them require other materials or improvised means.

The first option is to use a regular board, but it can only be used if you have a car that can move. The essence of the work is very simple - we lay a board (you need a strong one), so that one side of it lies close to the rim. And then we ask the driver of the car to drive over this board. The weight of the car will cause the edge to come off. And then we tear it off around the circumference with our foot. Then we turn the wheel over and repeat everything.

Jack to the rescue

This method is simple, but you need another car, which may not exist. In this case, you can use a jack (a side screw jack will not work). Additionally, you will need a tow strap and a large wrench or pry bar.

The technology of work is as follows:

1. Remove the wheel from the car and unscrew the spool.
2. Place a key or pry bar under the wheel.
3. We install a jack on the tire (close to the rim).
4. We secure one end of the sling to the mount, then stretch it so that it rests on the supporting heel of the jack and again pull it to the mount, where we secure it (in this case, everything must be done so that the sling is stretched to the maximum).
5. We use the jack, and in order to properly fix the wheel, it is necessary to stand on the disk. With this installation, the sling will act as a support for the jack, and with its body it will press on the tire until it comes off.
6. Next, we tear off the edge along the circumference with our foot.

We perform this operation on both sides. There are several variations of lifting with a jack - instead of a sling, a supporting surface is used, which can be the car itself or something else.

Video: Dismantling and flanging a wheel using improvised tools. No tire service

Correct disassembly

After beating, you can proceed directly to the sorting itself. To carry out the work, you will need two mounting blades or conventional pry bars. It is not recommended to use a flat-head screwdriver so as not to further puncture or push through the camera during the process. But if you only have one shovel or pry bar at hand, then a screwdriver will also work, but only as an auxiliary tool.

Disassembly is done like this:

• To avoid damaging the nipple, prying off the splint should begin from there. To make it easier to remove the bead from the opposite side of the nipple, we step on the tire;
• carefully insert the pry bar between the tire and the disk (shallowly, but so that the end of the tool extends beyond the edge of the tire);
• Using a “pull towards yourself” motion, we move the tire bead over the rim and hold it in this position. We step back a little from the withdrawn edge, drive in the second blade and remove the bead section again (if a screwdriver is used, then after the first withdrawal we install it in the existing gap and use it as a holding tool, and pull out the shovel or pry bar to continue work);
• After removing a section of the bead 20-30 cm long, you can pull out a screwdriver or a second pry bar, since the tire will not sit back in place on its own. Therefore, all that remains is to pull the tire around the entire circumference by the rim (in the end it can be easily pulled out even by hand).

After disassembling, we carry out repair work and put the wheel back together.

Dismantling by hitting a wheel

The main difficulty of the work is that even the weight of a person is not enough to separate the tire from the rim. This is also affected by the decrease in elasticity of rubber over time. Drivers sometimes use a car to hit a defective wheel when there is no other way to repair it.

To distribute the load more evenly, you can use a piece of wide board at least 1 meter long. This method is good because there are no shock loads, but often the rubber becomes unusable. It is recommended to perform this work with an assistant to regulate the impact speed and the force generated.

Installation of symmetrical tires

Symmetrical tires do not have sides or specified directions when the wheel rotates. Thus, their installation is carried out regardless of location. It is also worth noting the fact that improper installation of directional or asymmetrical tires will lead to deterioration in directional stability, aerodynamics, control and balancing when turning. In addition, this will cause wear and deformation of the car wheel.

When tires do not perform their intended function, the wheels lose their factory characteristics and properties. Therefore, forced driving of a car with incorrectly installed tires should be calm and uniform. That is, you cannot turn sharply and accelerate over 80 km/h. In this case, it is also not recommended to perform sharp braking. Or better yet, don’t take any risks at all and install tires depending on the direction of rotation of the wheels.

Dismantling with a sledgehammer

The most common method of beading wheels has become impact. It uses a metal corner, a sledgehammer or a large hammer. This method was used by tire mechanics and drivers when there were no special devices.

Attention! The corner should not have sharp edges so as not to damage the rubber.

Device for self-disassembly of wheels

Lubricating the edges of the tire
Once you know how to disassemble the wheels, there will be no difficulties later on. As with any repair, you must initially prepare. The driver must always carry the “duty” tool with him. There are no special devices, but this does not mean that only a hammer and a pry bar will suffice - car owners use these tools for beading wheel tires. This will not bring anything other than damage to the wheel, and it will also lead to problems on the road. Therefore, answering the question of whether tires deteriorate from re-flashing, we can answer that the result depends on the correctness of the repair.

Attention!

After all operations, you need to wipe the area on the rubber dry, eliminating all damp areas. Beading wheels with homemade devices usually does not imply. The tool kit used is a jack; you will also need wrenches, special blades for installation, and a steel angle.

DIY tire changing machine

To manufacture the machine you will need the following materials and tools:

1. Electric drill.
2. Welding machine.
3. Grinder with abrasive wheel.
4. Rectangular steel pipe.
5. Round pipe 1.5 meters, diameter 2 inches.
6. Old wheel hub.
7. Steel sheet at least 4 mm thick.
8. Rod with a diameter of 20 mm.

The whole device consists of 2 parts: bead beating and tire mounting.

The base of the frame is made from a rectangular profile.

A 2-inch round pipe is attached to the jumper by welding at a distance of 30 cm from the edge. The height should be about 150 cm. To enhance the strength of the welds, you can use triangular scarves. To make it possible to install the wheel, the hub is welded at the height of a person’s waist.

The upper edge of the pipe should be located above the wheel at a distance of 30 cm. A bracket must be welded under the hub to fix the breaker device. It is made from a sheet of iron in which a hole is drilled. The pipe that will play the role of a lever must have a sufficient diameter so that an extension lever can be inserted into it. The tips for it should be made of a steel circle 20 mm in diameter.

Features of mounting tube and tubeless tires

Today, tubeless wheels are found on many trucks and cars, but tubeless tires also have their uses. They are installed on bicycles, motorcycles, mopeds and scooters. Spoke wheels cannot properly maintain the required pressure and seal. In addition, old drivers are accustomed to cameras, who believe that it is easier to replace it or repair it on their own.

The disadvantage of tube tires is their greater weight compared to tubeless tires. Also, if damaged, it quickly deflates, and there will not be enough time to get to a car service or tire repair shop. To seal the tube you have to completely disassemble the wheel.

Advantages of tubeless tires:

1. Slow loss of pressure, which makes it possible to get to a repair point.
2. The wheel weight is less, which reduces the load on the suspension.
3. Long service life, as it heats up less and there is no friction between the tire and the tube.
4. The soft sidewall increases the comfort of the driver and passengers when driving the car.

Disadvantages of tubeless tires:

1. Complex repairs and installation of tubeless tubes that require special equipment are difficult to install with your own hands.
2. When a disc is damaged, the pressure in the wheel decreases.
3. Driving on a flat tire often leads to tire destruction.

In a tube tire, the tube must exactly match the required size. If it is larger, folds will form that contribute to damage. Installing a tube in a tubeless tire can lead to damage to it, as an air layer appears between them. If you brake hard or make a sharp turn, the tire may collapse. When installing a tubeless tire, the contact points with the disc must be coated with a special sealing compound. There is no need to do this on tube wheels.

Advice from professionals

Beading wheels is not an easy job that requires certain skills. Therefore, you need to follow the recommendations of specialists for beading your tires yourself.

1. If you only need to replace one tire, you cannot install another type of tire. It is especially not worth changing a summer tire for a winter one and vice versa.
2. It is important to consider the size of tubes, wheels and tires.
3. After purchasing new tires, it is better to install a new one as well.
4. Do not allow dirt into the inner cavity of the tire.
5. You can use a jack, mounting blades and other suitable tools to separate and remove the rubber from the wheel without damaging the wheel.
6. Wheels must be periodically inspected in order to detect defects in time and eliminate them.
7. It is not allowed to use sharp objects for disassembly that could damage the tire. For example, drivers with little experience sometimes use screwdrivers for such purposes. This leads to additional costs.

If on the road a tire starts to go flat and you find a sharp nail in it, do not rush to pull it out right away. It will allow you to maintain pressure for a while and get to the nearest auto repair shop.

Re-flashing takes a lot of time and effort, and requires convenient mounting blades. Beginners often use a sharp screwdriver and a hammer for dismantling, which is strictly prohibited. At first, the damage may not be noticeable, but later it will show itself. The mounts must have rounded ends so as not to damage the rubber.

Attention! To repair wheels, it is convenient to use a piece of metal corner with a section of 40x40 mm. It is used to insert between the disk and the tire.

Peculiarities

On the road, the driver will be able to benefit from special kits for repairing tubeless tires. In case of severe damage, you can get to the repair site by placing a regular camera of suitable size inside the deformed tubeless camera.

It is not necessary to use a wheel bead to fit a tubeless tire onto a rim. Silicone lubricant and thin mounting will help in this process (300 mm is suitable for 16-inch wheels). The problem arises when inflating the tire; it is necessary for the bead of the element to jump over the hump of the wheel. This is not so easy to do, since it requires a significant volume of air, which is not provided by standard automotive compressors.

15-20 grams of ether contained in the “Quick Start” kit can help solve the problem. This option is also perfect for the winter. With this method of pumping, the main thing is not to overdo it with the amount of fuel.

What tools may be useful in the process?

Various tools are used to remove a tire from a wheel, including:

• a set of plastic mounting blades - made of durable material and allow you to work with rubber products without damaging them;
• a set of metal tire pry bars - they come in different types (straight, s-shaped, l-shaped), they are tools of different types of impact - impact or lever;
• various tire pliers;
• a set of keys;
• hammers and sledgehammers.

Preparatory work

Disassembly begins with removing the wheel. To do this, perform the following steps:

1. Raise the car with a jack. Place the wheel wrench on the nut parallel to the ground. Unscrew the fasteners counterclockwise.
2. They tear off the nuts by pressing on the key with their feet. The correct implementation of this procedure is indicated by a sound resembling a crackling sound.
3. Raise the car so that the wheel comes off the ground. At this time, the nuts are loosened so much that they can be removed with a wrench. However, the wheel still holds.
4. Holding the tire with your hand and knee, remove the last nut. Remove the wheel and place it on the ground.

After removing the wheel, inspect the junction of the tire and the rim. If there are signs of sticking, treat problem areas with a solvent.

What you will need

If you are interested in how to disassemble a wheel yourself, remember that you don’t need special professional equipment, but not every available tool will do. For example, using a hammer and pry bar can damage the tire and wheel.

A simple set for disassembling wheels

To remove a tubeless tire, you need to prepare:

• solvent - after applying it, the stuck tire will be much easier to remove from the rim;
• jack;
• wrench;
• steel corner;
• hammer;
• blades for installation.

After removing the tire, it is important to wipe the disc dry so that this does not interfere with the beading process in the future.

Methods for tearing rubber off the rim

The work begins with tearing the tire off the rim; this is not always easy to do. Modern tubeless tires stick to the wheel, which on the one hand is good, there is less chance of air leakage, on the other hand, a number of difficulties arise when disassembling.

To begin, place the wheel on the ground

, be sure to nipple up. Let the air out of the tire; to do this, it is better to simply unscrew the nipple. After this, stand with your feet on the rubber; in the best case, it will simply fall away from the sides. If this does not happen, then you will need to tinker, in some cases it is very difficult to disconnect the edge of the tire. For this purpose, tire shops use presses that develop a force of about a ton. The driver in a garage does not have such equipment, so he will have to use alternative methods.

Most often, you can find advice to use a sledgehammer. To do this you will need a small sledgehammer weighing 5-8 kg. It is used to deliver accented blows to the tire in the area of ​​the nipple. Usually it's enough to hit a couple of times. The main disadvantage of this method is the need to have sufficient strength to operate the sledgehammer. There is also always the risk of accidentally hitting the disc, which could damage it.

Another way

– use of an angle and a hammer. To do this, you will need to take a long corner, it should be at least a meter, or better yet, one and a half. One end is carefully hammered between the rim and the tire, this will allow the corner to act as a lever; usually, much force is not required. There are also a number of non-impact methods for tearing off rubber. One option is a wheelie collision. A thick and wide board is placed on the edge of the tire, and the car wheel is driven over it. It turns out to be a kind of press. Another option

- usage . You will also need a recess in the wall into which the top of the jack will rest. We place the support of the device on the tire, resting the upper part against the wall so that the jack becomes a kind of spacer. We gradually extend the working part of the lift, and eventually the rubber is pressed away from the rim.

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I didn’t think that dismantling the wheel would be a problem for me. Before buying my first car, this was almost the only thing I knew how to repair. Re-flashing a tire is not a problem for me after I didn’t finish the nuts on the wheel of my father’s Moskvich. For the lost disk, Father forced me to completely remove and put on tires from all the wheels that he found in the garage, including the Moskvich. But before, I dealt with the wheels of bloaters, but here they are big, hard... In general, a couple of hits with a sledgehammer on the corner and a pry bar won’t do it. I realized this when I needed to put a camera in the tubeless. You could also contact the service. But the last time they charged me 700 rubles. for the hole. Having a tool, a garage and hands are not enough... And in the forest, the need can happen. He jumped, spun, invented levers, put them under the car. Doesn't break down. I was already thinking about putting it back and driving it around so that it would come apart on its own. Having rummaged through the Internet in search of a convenient tool, I came across an article that clearly displays simple methods. I'll post some of it as it is. Sterenna from the site www.suvorov-castom.ru.

There are several non-impact methods for easily tearing a glued tire off the wheel rim. And the most common method, which by the way has several disadvantages, is to run the car into a board placed on the tire of a wheel, as in the photo.

This is not always possible in practice, since firstly you need a strong board, and secondly, in order to run over a punctured wheel, you need to replace this wheel on the car with a spare tire, and if it is punctured. Moreover, if you have a spare tire, then by installing it, you can safely drive to the nearest tire shop.

Other non-impact methods for dismantling wheels are based on the use of a standard jack for domestic cars. The use of a jack with a car can be seen in the photo.

But most methods using a jack can be used without the participation of a machine (or rather its weight).