purkjason, you are partially correct. In order to put the urethane tires, that are notched on the inside, you could put a small length of pvc sprinkler pipe over the peg that the tire rides on, thus making the peg bigger than the notches it needs to go over. A little lube will help but it should make it easy. I'll try to make a new video showing it.
w/c tires are specifically sized for rims that are manufacturer specific... so buying a 24 inch tire for and Invacare (for instance) 24" rim might not lead to successful install of tire. Yeah, you might be able to cut cords, force-stretch etc. but that is not good practice. Order the tire specific to the rim, using manufacturer, size and specifics about the rim, air or non-air. That way you get the right tire for the job and have a good, safe install. And the install is easy that way; no struggle.
I tried putting a "Shox" brand 26" tire on a 26" wheelchair rim. When I lay the tire on top of the rim at the start of the mounting process, the outside edge is just barely beyond the inside edge of the rim as if the tire was 24" in diameter instead of the 26" that is indicated on the sidewall. The tire in your video seems to be able to stretch but mine will not. There is almost no give at all in terms of stretching. Warming the tire and zip ties didn't work. Do you have any suggestions?
Hello fasdude38, couple of things. This is going to take some elbow grease, so if you keep trying, you will get it to stretch and get on there. If you are doing alot of tires, you should get ahold of the M40 instead as it is much more solid. Another option is you can have us do it for you and just pay the shipping to send it. Feel free to call with any further questions. 800.429.9600
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This New Solutions M40E "DOESN'T WORK " if you are using rubber tires that are ribbed in the interior edge and also have cords inside them. I tried for an hour even using ties and heat gun as well with no luck whatsoever. Thought this would be cost efficient for the nursing home I work at but it looks like I'm gonna have to purchase entire wheel assemblies at $110 each side .... bummer. This would work great if you use non ribbed no corded rubber tires just like the video shows I guess.
purkjason, you are partially correct. In order to put the urethane tires, that are notched on the inside, you could put a small length of pvc sprinkler pipe over the peg that the tire rides on, thus making the peg bigger than the notches it needs to go over. A little lube will help but it should make it easy. I'll try to make a new video showing it.
Great solution! Thank you!
Thank you. We have several more coming. Any feedback is welcome.
this is a great video. do you sell this tool?
Where can i buy one of these please
How do you remove the old tire?
w/c tires are specifically sized for rims that are manufacturer specific... so buying a 24 inch tire for and Invacare (for instance) 24" rim might not lead to successful install of tire. Yeah, you might be able to cut cords, force-stretch etc. but that is not good practice. Order the tire specific to the rim, using manufacturer, size and specifics about the rim, air or non-air. That way you get the right tire for the job and have a good, safe install. And the install is easy that way; no struggle.
I tried putting a "Shox" brand 26" tire on a 26" wheelchair rim. When I lay the tire on top of the rim at the start of the mounting process, the outside edge is just barely beyond the inside edge of the rim as if the tire was 24" in diameter instead of the 26" that is indicated on the sidewall. The tire in your video seems to be able to stretch but mine will not. There is almost no give at all in terms of stretching. Warming the tire and zip ties didn't work. Do you have any suggestions?
How to air up a wheelchair tire
Hello fasdude38, couple of things. This is going to take some elbow grease, so if you keep trying, you will get it to stretch and get on there. If you are doing alot of tires, you should get ahold of the M40 instead as it is much more solid.
Another option is you can have us do it for you and just pay the shipping to send it. Feel free to call with any further questions. 800.429.9600
CDCA will coordinate, collaborate and networking with likeminded organizations for the protection and promotion of children with physical disabilities and helpless children rights.
use non-corded pyramidal tires because they stretch.... corded tires do not like to stretch....
This New Solutions M40E "DOESN'T WORK " if you are using rubber tires that are ribbed in the interior edge and also have cords inside them. I tried for an hour even using ties and heat gun as well with no luck whatsoever. Thought this would be cost efficient for the nursing home I work at but it looks like I'm gonna have to purchase entire wheel assemblies at $110 each side .... bummer. This would work great if you use non ribbed no corded rubber tires just like the video shows I guess.