Does anyone change their own tires anymore? I did.

[coopernicus]

Already had a 21 gal air compressor, picked up one of those Harbor Freight manual machines and a balancer a few years ago, been changing my own tires ever since. With the right tools the job's a snap. At $50 per tire change at the shop I'd rather do it myself, save the cash and know the job was done right. And if not, I know who to blame.

Did you have to bolt the tire changer to the floor?

 

[TommyB17]

I bolted it onto a wood pallet, can unbolt it pretty quickly to store when not in use. Works fine.

 

[jack6hd]

Already had a 21 gal air compressor, picked up one of those Harbor Freight manual machines and a balancer a few years ago, been changing my own tires ever since. With the right tools the job's a snap. At $50 per tire change at the shop I'd rather do it myself, save the cash and know the job was done right. And if not, I know who to blame.

I have the same changer. It's bolted to floor in corner of garage. I've become real popular with my friends since getting it.