Tires

mung · January 19, 2015, 05:48:37 AM

Another question is, can anyone recommend a good inflator with an extended hose between the valve and gauge to the chuck end or should I just roll my own?

buswarrior · January 19, 2015, 06:15:39 AM

Roll your own. Something like that would be particular to each commercial install. No two would be ordered the same size.

If you are in the cold, there is no substitute for proper rubber air hose. All the inexpensive options go stiff and cause frustration... never again!

happy coaching!
buswarrior

mung · January 19, 2015, 06:33:33 AM

I am in Florida so cold isn't an issue. I will get the parts and roll my own.

luvrbus · January 19, 2015, 06:35:51 AM

Just lock it on the stem and set the compressor to the desired inflated pressure

digesterman · January 19, 2015, 06:59:59 AM

Mung you might consider changing out the stems, every time we get a slow leak on a tire it turns out to be a bad stem, the sealing rubber/oring drys and cracks with age. Think there only a few bucks.

Google/bing and you will probably find videos. I really haven't seen a cage used on one piece rims that I can recall, so doubt that I would worry about that.

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mung · January 19, 2015, 07:01:15 AM

Yeah, probably a good idea to replace the stems as well.

mung · January 19, 2015, 07:04:07 AM

Cliff, that is a good idea on the inflation. I can use my portable compressor and put it at a safe distance and run the air up.

robertglines1 · January 19, 2015, 09:19:28 AM

I have/do do my own when I have to: I did not say you had to have cage-- What I did say my local guy does it all for 12$ each and if they leak it's on him. Also said that the time spent could be used by me on bus work.---On factor in my case is I have multiple back fusions. The smaller tires like you have will be allot less challenging. Enjoy the ride! Sorry the society we live in is so cautious to suggest any thing other than by the book. Will offer that most of my leaks have been from a dirty rim. A good wire brush will be your friend there. Busnut--Bob

mung · January 19, 2015, 09:30:54 AM

Our local place wants $30 a tire with me bringing them the old tire/rim and the replacement.

chessie4905 · January 19, 2015, 10:32:37 AM

Ken Tool 35926 Slide Hammer Impact Bead Breaker Truck Tire Spoon Iron Changer

eagle19952 · January 19, 2015, 01:03:59 PM

Quote from: chessie4905 on January 19, 2015, 10:32:37 AM
Ken Tool 35926 Slide Hammer Impact Bead Breaker Truck Tire Spoon Iron Changer

that's the right tool for the job right there i tell ya.....yup. a good one ...

Lin · January 19, 2015, 02:42:29 PM

The last time I wanted to switch out some tires, Coach.net did it for me. They changed the duals on one side that had crack marks. The guy that they sent to do the work said he could sell my old tires, so I gladly let him take them away. Have you joined Coach.net yet?

mung · January 19, 2015, 02:47:32 PM

No, I have Good Sam. I didn't think they would do things like this in your yard though. Again, I really want to know how to do this, not only for the bus but just in general.

Lin · January 19, 2015, 02:55:52 PM

The Coach.net guy did it in my driveway. I am not sure, but it would seem to me that changing out bad tires before the blowout should be covered. You could check with Sam to see how good he really is.

HB of CJ · January 19, 2015, 03:23:34 PM

I think I remember dry powder tire soap that was very slippery when mixed to directions. Also wondering if just plain dish soap would work also? Dunno. Been too long ago and far away. I wonder if kids today even know what tire irons look like? Dunno that either. HB of CJ (old coot)