Best Tire Irons/Spoons for Aluminum Shouldered Rims

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What are the best tools for getting tires off while not scratching up Borrani/Akront rims?

Anyone use any of the motion pro plastic tools... these look pretty good.
 
I used the Motion Pro with cut up plastic bottle parts. Lots better than a large screwdriver, but I have steel wheels.
 
Steel or alloy I now use 3 gasket scrapers to work beads off each side then pull the rim out of tire. To put tire on I use Tubliss shoe horn method with the dulled thin blade gasket scrapers. on my fatso 17" tires I cut them off with modified cable and bolt cutters. The thin blade get in pretty easy and their shape alloy pivoting lever on inside of rim lip so not a rish to finishes. Best wish jamming protectors in and staying put.
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concours said:
Pete, I always found those to be everywhere BUT where I needed them, what's the secret to getting them to stay put?
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I don't know. I do not recall having a problem clipping them on. I do know you can't do it without the rope attached. The excel rim seems to have a nice clean edge to receive them.

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pete.v said:
I do know you can't do it without the rope attached.
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I've used them for many years, on all kinds of rims and I've never used a rope.
 
L.A.B. said:
pete.v said:
I do know you can't do it without the rope attached.
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I've used them for many years, on all kinds of rims and I've never used a rope.
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Well yes, I am sure it works without the rope. I quess i over spoke a bit. However, us less proficient are mighty glad the rope was there. When the rim guard slips into the tire, those who have a rope attached are glad it's there. There is a reason they come with rope and it's not to hang them on a hook.
 
elefantrider said:
What are the best tools for getting tires off while not scratching up Borrani/Akront rims?

Anyone use any of the motion pro plastic tools... these look pretty good.
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Sorry I sidestepped your question. The best way is to take them to the bike shop and have them mount and balance them for you. It's not so much the mounting but the balancing will usually be spun.

But if you are hands on like me, any tire spoon set (3 pieces is nice) will do the trick with the rimguards in place.
Other helpful items are a soapy solution and sweat rags.
 
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pete.v said:
L.A.B. said:
pete.v said:
I do know you can't do it without the rope attached.
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I've used them for many years, on all kinds of rims and I've never used a rope.
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Well, us less proficient are mighty glad the rope was there. When the rim guard slips into the tire, those who have a rope attached are glad it's there. There is a reason they come with rope and it's not to hang them on a hook.
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Mine didn't come with a rope!
I was just trying to point out that the rope isn't absolutely necessary. Using three protectors makes the job easier, and that could be why I've never needed to use a rope. :wink:
 
I still use the "Dunlop" branded spoons that came new in the tool kit with this bike.
Best Tire Irons/Spoons for Aluminum Shouldered Rims
 
Had the BSA version of your 250 hand grenade and I still use the original tool kit spoons. I have many but find that they are best.
 
I like the idea of plastic over aluminum.........just need to find the right type of plastic.

Or some type of coated metal spoons.
 
For removing tube type tyres without buying expensive tools ( I always use the old school method )

lay the wheel on the floor on a piece of thick cloth or card so the rim edge will not get scratched

Break the bead on both sides using your feet ( tread the tyre in to the well )
now lube the tyre bead with liquid soap

Use long wide metal tyre irons wrapped in gaffer tape so they will not scratch the rim edge lever off the first bead

once you have the tyre half off remove the tube and take a bite with one tyre iron pull the sidewall
over the rim edge drop your knee on it to hold and tap the tyre off with a plastic / rubber hammer

if the tape on your iron tears just replace every time you remove a tyre
 
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