I've tried a couple of tire joints in an effort to have my space saver spare dismounted. I need to refinish the rim. But I'm being told that they can't remove the tire.
I understand that the bead is a little different, but can't possibly imagine that they can't separate the two.
Maybe they just don't want to touch a 40 year old tire and be liable.Maybe they also don't think they can get it off as is (deflated)without damaging the bead/etc... Possibly inflate it and try it then?
David
http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=571 If i don't get this car back on the road soon i'm gonna go postal! On a quest for FGF knowledge 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass "S" Convertible *Sold*
I left mine mounted and taped the living crap out of it. Took it to the glass bead cabinet and cleaned it up, then primed and painted it. Sure it's not perfect, but stuck up in its cubby hole, who's going to see it? By now, I wouldn't trust it for its intended purpose anyway.
I saw Pete's and it LOOKED AMAZING. Just do t that way, believe me, it was stellar. Pete, did you use duct tape or what?
1969 Firebird 350 Coupe, Rust free Texas body, formerly brown, now a TA clone with quality spoiler, latching hood and TA wheel; 1969 GTO Convertible Expresso Brown/Parchment(currently painted red). Both numbers matching. My first love was a Cameo White 67 326 Coupe, bought back in 1983, at the age of 17, for $1,200. Been hooked since on PONTIAC! Working on a 67 400 ragtop for customization-Gulf Turquoise/Parchment/400/4 spd! My winter project!
1969 Firebird 350 Coupe, Rust free Texas body, formerly brown, now a TA clone with quality spoiler, latching hood and TA wheel; 1969 GTO Convertible Expresso Brown/Parchment(currently painted red). Both numbers matching. My first love was a Cameo White 67 326 Coupe, bought back in 1983, at the age of 17, for $1,200. Been hooked since on PONTIAC! Working on a 67 400 ragtop for customization-Gulf Turquoise/Parchment/400/4 spd! My winter project!
