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See the 2 attached pictures. This is an older (1930's) tire changer machine and I am curious what would the largest wheel size it would handle? Would it change 19" wheels? I understand the hook-like iron on the bottom of the unit hinges up and contacts the tire right at the bead to break it, and it adjustable. I just don't know HOW much it is adjustable. If not, how hard would it be to modify it to handle a 19" wheel? Of course, much care would be needed (with hard plastic or wood to prevent scratching) on aluminum and alloy rims. I am not familiar with older units like this one.
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hmmm... I don't think I would put an alloy wheel on that thing... but thats just me.No festiva for me ATM... -
Yea I used something like that and it messed my lip up-90 festiva - bp swap "relentless" (thanks matt) aspire swap, pacesetter, underdrive pulley
-90 festiva - surf blue (undetermined destiny) wanna keep but wifey says noooooooo
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For comparison, I have one of those manual, harbor freight changers, and it says "up to 15-inch" tires. I'd say to do a 19-inch would require some serious leverage (cheater bar), and really large bolts, to hold that thing to the floor!
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the tires in the 30s were a lot skinnier then they are now, however a festiva tire is about the same as the 30's tires. I imagine it would do a festy tire no problem. i dont think they had 19's back then, so i dont think it would do a 19''. I could be totally wrong though.Comment
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we have a 1970's air model at our shop and its more of a pain in the butt than anything, dont get me wrong on steelies or something its great, but unless you like deep gouges in your aluminum wheels its no good.1992 white L, Bp, American racing 13's, stock trans.
1991 White L, BP/F5MR, protege header, full aspire swap with gr2's, seats, and sway bar, 15" konig's, short throw, escort console.
1991 blue L, 5 speed.
1988 red L-plus-all stock.Comment
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and ours will only do up to 17's but i wont even try them in fear of costing us 3x what were making on the tire in the first place.1992 white L, Bp, American racing 13's, stock trans.
1991 White L, BP/F5MR, protege header, full aspire swap with gr2's, seats, and sway bar, 15" konig's, short throw, escort console.
1991 blue L, 5 speed.
1988 red L-plus-all stock.Comment
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i do my tires by hand with tire bars and a home-made bead breaker...---------------------------------------------------
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Dodge had 20s in the late 1920s early 30s, it was an option on some trucks. The bigger tire size acted like overdrive and improved fuel economy.Originally posted by pyrothehitman View Post
It's to tell from those pics on my computer, i know my tire machine won't do bigger than a 22" rim. Had guy bring one in for his Colorado and the rim just dropped over the machine.Last edited by rockin86ranger; 12-13-2011, 07:26 PM.Comment
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