New conti,s on the gixxer wheels

[FJscott]

Installed the new conti motions on the new gixxer wheels. I used the zip tie method I read about from a thread in this forum. I figured I would try it in attempt to not put a tire iron on the rim and potentially chip the coated rim. The tire went on effortlessly with just a slight nudge with the palm of my hand and it fell on.cant remember if it was George or Mark Martins thread but thanks.

[FJscott]

[FJmonkey]

I have done 2 fronts and 3 rear tires this way, it seems to get easier each time. Did you balance them as well? $40 at Harbor Freight gets you a decent balancing stand, another $7 for weights. I balanced my wheel without the tire first and painted the weights so I don't pull them off during tire changes. Your wire ties look lighter than what I use, maybe I will change over when I run out of my current supply. I found the best tool to cut the old tire off, one of them sonic multi tools with a blade tool attached. Went through the side wall like butter. Good to see another FJowner save some money and also know the job is done properly. 

[FJscott]

I have done 2 fronts and 3 rear tires this way, it seems to get easier each time. Did you balance them as well? $40 at Harbor Freight gets you a decent balancing stand, another $7 for weights. I balanced my wheel without the tire first and painted the weights so I don't pull them off during tire changes. Your wire ties look lighter than what I use, maybe I will change over when I run out of my current supply. I found the best tool to cut the old tire off, one of them sonic multi tools with a blade tool attached. Went through the side wall like butter. Good to see another FJowner save some money and also know the job is done properly. 

I have not balanced the wheels yet but intend to. Thanks for the tip on harbor freights balance stand. I will definitely pick one up. At that price how can you not. I found out by dumb luck that if you do the rear first
There is enough length of the zip ties to re use on the front. I have one of those multi tools with all the different blades, they are a must have in any toolbox.
Cheers

[rktmanfj]

I have done 2 fronts and 3 rear tires this way, it seems to get easier each time. Did you balance them as well? $40 at Harbor Freight gets you a decent balancing stand, another $7 for weights. I balanced my wheel without the tire first and painted the weights so I don't pull them off during tire changes. Your wire ties look lighter than what I use, maybe I will change over when I run out of my current supply. I found the best tool to cut the old tire off, one of them sonic multi tools with a blade tool attached. Went through the side wall like butter. Good to see another FJowner save some money and also know the job is done properly. 

I'll bet one of these would work about as well:

http://www.harborfreight.com/oscillating-multifunction-power-tool-60428.html

Might as well save all the money you can, while it's still worth something.   

[FJmonkey]

I'll bet one of these would work about as well:

http://www.harborfreight.com/oscillating-multifunction-power-tool-60428.html

Might as well save all the money you can, while it's still worth something.   

Yep! I got mine as a gift but if you don't already have one, the HF tool will get the job done with ease and speed. And as stated, same some $$$.

[movenon]

If you go to Harbor Freight get a pack of those 20" long large zip ties for 2 bucks they work great also.  

George