Changing Tires, an easier way.

[Morrepe]

If your lug nuts are torqued to proper spec, you shouldn't need to carry an impact if you are of average strength. Nice to have, yes. It is another tool to carry and maintain.

I recently changed a tire that hadn't been off since factory (2023 delivered last October). As I was loosening a lug, the lug wrench was straining so much I actually heard the paint crack. I'm fairly fit and had most of my (considerable) weight on it. Maybe they didn't torque properly at factory? So, YMMV.

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[NWJeepr]

I recently changed a tire that hadn't been off since factory (2023 delivered last October). As I was loosening a lug, the lug wrench was straining so much I actually heard the paint crack. I'm fairly fit and had most of my (considerable) weight on it. Maybe they didn't torque properly at factory? So, YMMV.

I just hit 500 miles since taking delivery and I hadn't checked the lug torque yet, so your post was a good reminder for me to check mine and live my own words. Theoretically, the wheels haven't been touched since they were installed at the factory.

Putting the torque wrench set to 130lb-ft on a few resulted maybe a little tiny turn on most of them, which says my wrench is probably a little over-torquey if the lugs were torqued perfectly at the factory. We're talking just a tiny scoot, not much pressure at all. All lugs were even in that regard. For good measure I broke all the lugs with a lug wrench, and then re-torqued. Checked, set, ready to go for if/when I ever need to change a tire on the side of the road!

 

[LEDS]

I have that too. Just added the longer 1/2" drive "just in case" or for assisting non jeep vehicles. It all fits in the cubby along with chock, light, shovel, toiletry bag, tow strap, extra gloves.

I never put tire changing gear in that cubby. If you get a flat you need to completely unload the Jeep to get to the jack. I keep all of that stuff under a seat.

 

[Vinman]

Here is the absolutely easiest way to handle heavy tires and wheels, especially for us older peeps.
Simply roll it under the tire, jack it up and it allows the tire to raise/lower and rotate on built-in rollers for precise alignment when reinstalling on the Jeep.
I use them with my 37’s but bet they would work on tires up to at least 40”

 

[roaniecowpony]

Here is the absolutely easiest way to handle heavy tires and wheels, especially for us older peeps.
Simply roll it under the tire, jack it up and it allows the tire to raise/lower and rotate on built-in rollers for precise alignment when reinstalling on the Jeep.
I use them with my 37’s but bet they would work on tires up to at least 40”

Got a link for that particular make?

 

[Vinman]

Got a link for that particular make?

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/...2-pk-0091542p.0091542.html?rq=Tire+dollie#srp

These are the dollies I have.

 

[roaniecowpony]

This lady has a few great tips for humping a big tire up on the tire carrier.

 

[Eyeball]

Here's the Gorilla "racing" lug nuts on my Icon Rebound Pro wheels. The long knurled nuts make it easy to turn by hand all the way to seat the wheels.

I have the wheels off for some reason or another very often. Having those long nuts is really helpful as is the standard 6 point hex shape.

I have been looking at those lugnuts myself for my Icon Rebound Pros. Do you mind helping me with a few questions?

1. Are those the open-end or closed-end version? If they are open, were they chosen over closed-end for fitment or some other reason?
2. Do you need a thin wall or special socket to clear the Icon Rebound wheel?

 

[Opus]

This lady has a few great tips for humping a big tire up on the tire carrier.

Assuming there aren't any physical limitations/disabilities involved, this is a good lesson in physics and biomechanics. So... muscle that tire off/up there ya' wee lassies....

 

[Punknhed]

ugh this reminds me mine need to be rotated. so so glad i have my Milwaukee impact. zip em off w the quickness. thread them on a couple threads. zip back in. torque wrench to spec. just wish i had a lift.

 

[bugnuker]

I have the 35 inch tire package and I just installed a rear bumper with tire carrier.

Taking the spare off was not a big problem, but getting the spare back on was not easy at all. I could not do it without injury.

Luckily I was at home in the garage so I was able to build a little platform with a ramp and roll the tire up and get it closer to the spare mount.

But this concerns me out on the trail. If I had a flat and I was by my self, how would I get the bad tire back on the spare mount? Maybe I would just throw it in the back until I got home. Or maybe I would be with a group and they could help.

Next, if I want to go to 37s, this is even more difficult. I don't have any issues getting the tire on the 4 corners, it's just the higher spare mount that is the issue.

Anyone have any ideas how to lift a 35 or 37 inch tire up to the spare tire carrier?

Oh, and hello from the Payson area!

 

[roaniecowpony]

I have been looking at those lugnuts myself for my Icon Rebound Pros. Do you mind helping me with a few questions?

1. Are those the open-end or closed-end version? If they are open, were they chosen over closed-end for fitment or some other reason?
2. Do you need a thin wall or special socket to clear the Icon Rebound wheel?

1. The lug nuts I have are open ended. At the time I chose them, I had a different wheel with very deep counterbores and needed the longest lug I could find. These were the longest Gorilla brand lugs.

2. The Rebound wheel has fairly shallow and open counterbores for the lugs. No special socket is needed. I use a standard 3/4" 6 point impact socket.

 

[Jeffy56]

I have the 35 inch tire package and I just installed a rear bumper with tire carrier.

Taking the spare off was not a big problem, but getting the spare back on was not easy at all. I could not do it without injury.

Luckily I was at home in the garage so I was able to build a little platform with a ramp and roll the tire up and get it closer to the spare mount.

But this concerns me out on the trail. If I had a flat and I was by my self, how would I get the bad tire back on the spare mount? Maybe I would just throw it in the back until I got home. Or maybe I would be with a group and they could help.

Next, if I want to go to 37s, this is even more difficult. I don't have any issues getting the tire on the 4 corners, it's just the higher spare mount that is the issue.

Anyone have any ideas how to lift a 35 or 37 inch tire up to the spare tire carrier?

Oh, and hello from the Payson area!

Yes, that is a problem. My 18"/32.6 dia. are just do-able. I did this in the garage for test. Back brace? 2 people? A double articulated receiver hitch hoist? Deep trails with friends.

 

[roaniecowpony]

I have the 35 inch tire package and I just installed a rear bumper with tire carrier.

Taking the spare off was not a big problem, but getting the spare back on was not easy at all. I could not do it without injury.

Luckily I was at home in the garage so I was able to build a little platform with a ramp and roll the tire up and get it closer to the spare mount.

But this concerns me out on the trail. If I had a flat and I was by my self, how would I get the bad tire back on the spare mount? Maybe I would just throw it in the back until I got home. Or maybe I would be with a group and they could help.

Next, if I want to go to 37s, this is even more difficult. I don't have any issues getting the tire on the 4 corners, it's just the higher spare mount that is the issue.

Anyone have any ideas how to lift a 35 or 37 inch tire up to the spare tire carrier?

Oh, and hello from the Payson area!

I have a Teraflex tire mount and I've come up with an idea to build a little jib crane setup that slips onto the tire mount. We'll see...

 

[Eyeball]

1. The lug nuts I have are openended. At the time I chose them, I had a different wheel with very deep counterbores and needed the longest lug I could find. These were the longest Gorilla brand lugs.

2. The Rebound wheel has fairly shallow and open counterbores for the lugs. No special socket is needed. I use a standard 3/4" 6 point impact socket.

I ordered the same type of Gorilla lug nuts (I chose closed-end) and just came in from the garage after mounting my new Icon Rebound Pro wheels with those lug nuts. I love those knurled ends; it makes it easy to spin them on while you jiggle the wheel a bit to get all the cones seated. I dont see myself ever going back to ones without that extra knurled bit.

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