GSR

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I want to change a 3 1/2 inch BVM tire. Short of the Jaws of Life how do you get the old tire off the rim and the new one one. Thanks in advance for you help, Scott

JohnVH

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Use a knife, thats how Ive done it!! Cut it off.

rcjetflyr

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Same here cut it off

booker-RCU

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And the new one on???

Kevin_W

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I usually just put it on as far as it will go by hand, then place the assembly on the floor with the rim on the bottom (short pile carpet works well to prevent slipping and marring), then place the palm of my hand over the tire and put as much weight on it as possible.

I have heard of other people using a plastic spinner the same size as the wheel to help wedge them in place, and I have heard of other people heating the tires in water to make them more pliable.

Good luck.

Vincent

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GSR,
Cut the old tire off with a hack saw blade. Boil the new tire in water for a few minutes, place the rim and tire on the floor, use your heel for pressure, the tire will snap in easily. Don`t forget to install the screws. Works for me...

GSR

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Thanks everybody-the hot water trick was the trick-Scott

ghost_rider

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Also see: http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...place+bvm+tire]

Terry Holston

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Take out all the screws, fly it, then land at about 100 MPH. I guarantee they will come off!!!!! LOL