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A special machine usually only found in tire shops.
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Is index and Balancing needed on new tires?
Yes, balancing is matching the tire to the rim. No two tires or rims are exactly the same and so balancing is always required when mounting a different tire to a rim.
What is a wheel rim used for?
Tires fit onto the wheel rim
Can the lettering be rubbed off a new tire during mounting or dismounting to the rim?
No, the lettering is molded into the tire, you would have to scrape it pretty hard to remove a letter or letters. A tire machine only touches the outer lip of the tire as it pushes it down under the lip of the rim.
What tires work on a 14'' rim?
14 inch tires work on a 14 inch rim.
How do you take the tires off 1986 kawasaki ninja zx600?
Tires off the rim, or the tire and rim off the bike?
Can something done while mounting new tires to warp the rims?
Not usually. I've mounted quite a few tires, and had a few mishaps, but the rims never became warped or bent out of specification. Usually it takes a torch or a curb check to bend a rim.
Do you have to mount and balance a replacement tire?
You have to mount ANY tire . It won't do you much good unless it's on a wheel (rim) -that's what mounting is. Balancing is essential on front tires to avoid high speed wobble and bounce. -On rear tires not really necessary, but preferable.
How much does it cost to have tires put on a car?
If you already bought the tire and are mounting it onto the rim, most shops charge around $10-$15 to mount, Add another $5-$10 for balancing.
Will fifteen inch tires fit on a fifteen inch rim?
no you need a 16" rim
Can you mount a 225-60r16 tire on a 215-65r16 rim?
Yes, you can mount 225-60r16 tires on a rim made for 215-65r16 tires.
What size tire is used for 2001 Chevy cavalier?
16 inches or more on the rim and tires for inches in width
Currently have 2357015's will they fit on a rim that currently has 2357016's?
no. the opening for the rim in those tires is 15 inces and the rims are 16 inches. The rim is 1 inch larger than the hole in the tires.
