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   SantaFeTom | Oct 11, 2008 05:59pm | #1

   The short answer is that I don't know a good way. I replaced the tires on my 20" Jet a couple years ago and remember that it was very difficult. I forget the details but I recall lubricating the new tires, possibly with soapy water or WD40, and then resorting to brute force to get them onto the wheel. They were urethane tires and just didn't want to stretch enough to slip onto the wheel. If you can find a helper, have that person hold the wheel in place so it doesn't slip off when you try to slip on the opposite side. Maybe a small clamp could be used for the same purpose. I would love to hear better ideas.

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   dgreen | Oct 11, 2008 07:25pm | #2

   Heating the tires in very hot water helps a great deal. 

    

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   boag | Oct 20, 2008 11:57pm | #3

   I tried using 2 small 'C' clamps - one on each side -using small blocks of wood to protect the tire. Then used two 18"x2"x1/4" strips of wood as pry bars and put the tire on without lube in a couple minutes. I had heard that it was a bother to put one on, but this was mickey mouse.