The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

Brian
I seem to remember reading an article you wrote once about changing tyres on your Major, with rims still mounted on tractor, I think.
I thought it was in the wiki, but can't find it.
Do you remember where it is.
I've been changing tyres this week, and wanted to compare your method with mine.
Kiwi Kev

Here ya go! It's on the Manuals page .

Manuals page ah.
Why did'nt I think of looking there?
Thanks
Kiwi Kev

Brian
I notice you put the tyre on the first bead of the rim with the tube inside the tyre.
Do you find that easier than putting the first bead of the tyre on, then inserting the tube,

or maybe that is just the way you do it.
Kiwi Kev

I was shown that way by a little old tyre fitter when I served my apprenticeship. He learnt it as a chauffeur, driving a 1908 Renault when you got lots of punctures.

He always took the easy way with less work so I followed his thinking and have always done it that way.

You don't have to struggle with the bead if you put the tube in first and, with a little air in it, it seats in the tyre and stops it getting nipped.