I changed both tires myself the last time I put two new tires on the front of my riding mower. It took me several hours to get both old tires off the rim,then used a big flat head screwdriver along with a spoon wrench to seal them back on the new rim. I will tell you this,next time I change the tires on that rider I will just pop the old ones off and take them to my mechanic who said he would mount the new tires for 20 dollars. Saves me about two hours of work and is well worth it!

I'm an ex-Class A mechanic and I've learned a few tricks.... not a good idea to heat the dust caps, they are only thin material and could warp. Instead either spray the sealing point with WD40 and let soak, or cover the cap with a rag, then sharply but gently tap around the edge of the cap with a small hammer or the edge of pliers to 'shock' the dirt loose, then take a medium to large channel lock pliers with a rag in the jaws, grab the cap firmly in the jaws (but don't squeeze) and twist it back and forth to loosen it, then pull towards yourself after it turns freely. For the clip, some are e-clips that can be eased off with a small flat screwdriver and some may need snap-ring pliers. To break the tire beads, don't pound your hands black and blue, just step on the edges of the tire, your weight will do the trick. Mechanics learn to save wear and tear on their bodies as well as how to work quickly.

Thank you for your video, i just blew a tire mowing lawn, live by myself, city slicker woman who moved to country not that long ago and refuse to continue to pay people for stuff I should be able to tackle!!

The ratchet strap on the tire tire to seat the bead was a great idea! Thanks for the video bud.

Thank you. Well done for taking your boy out and teaching him some real life experiences.

Thanks, you inspired me to just try harder to get the tire on the rim. The strap trick is A+

Most online videos that make this job look easy, like this video, are dealing with 2 ply tires. 4 ply tires are a completely different beast... you'll need real tire irons and a lot more umph to get 4 ply tires off and on.

Some useful tips.. - Use soapy dishwashing water for removing and installing the tire to the rim. WD-40 at the very least. - Screwdrivers are too sharp and will cut up the rubber. Harbor Freight sells smooth edge tire spoons for working the bead to the rim.. again soapy water. You can also search common sites for tire spoons for motorcycles $10-$20. - Clean off the old grease on the axle and add some fresh axle grease. 👍

Thanks! I like the positive energy and the silliness. And I’m gonna try to fix my tire now with the knowledge that I gained from your video. Keep up the good work!

Idk how I got here, I was looking for a tutorial on how to fix a vacuum, but I watched this entire video for some unknown reason.

Thank you for this video. I'm from Sweden. I have never done this. But I saw your video, and it worked for me. Thank you!❤😊

Few suggestions 1.) Dust covers - Use pentraing oil and a rag with some large channel locks to GENTLY twist the cap back and forth to lossen it off, just don't squeeze hard or you will crush/bend it requiring its replacement. 2.) Snap rings - Rather than flat head screwdrivers, try pointy needle nose pliers tips or small punches or jewelry screwdrivers. 3.) Prying - When prying off tire beads, just step on them with a heavy boot to dislodge the bead and use a cresent wrench handle to pry off, as it's smooth. Screwdrivers can damage the bead intergrity causing leaks on your new tire and are wider as well, a pair works great and you can use a rubber mallet to help driver them around the rim if necessary

So, Zack, I just want you to read my mind and make how-to videos for anything I ever need to do. This was so good. KISS and not so over-technical. Thanks!

Man… good stuff here. Love the calm demeanor. Saved me a lot of frustration.

Thanks! I watched your video and it was easy peazy. I made a few adjustments but nothing major to speak of. You did a great job for a Do-it-yourselfer with improvised tools! 👍

It is MUCH easier to mount the new tire with some dish soap on the bead of the tire and on the :shoulder" of the rim. Soap on the bead helps it slid onto the rim much easier and on the shoulder of the rim to help the bead slide into place.

Changed so many over the years but your title caught my attention & then I had to watch. My little guys use to love riding with me as well. Stay safe, Joe Z

I just use a cutting wheel on the grinder and cut the old tires off😂 dawn dish washing soap is a good lubricant for the tire going back on done and done ✅

Worked a treat with the strap. Thanks!

Had same issue this past week. Quickest way with least hassle was taking it to a tire store down the street along wit new tire. Presto changeo, done in .5 hr. And there are tire spoons for the DIYer vs screw drivers, if you are so declined!

Very cleaver (and safe!) trick for seating the tire. Thanks for the tutorial bud!

Moved from Los Angeles to TN where I now have 1.5 acres and old owners included a Husqvarna yth2246 mower. The backyard is quite sloped and the 2 times ive mowed since being here in some spots with alot of tree cover the ground stays damp well after a rain and my turf saver tires have gotten me stuck in a rut a few times. I imagine I look funny rocking my big butt side to side and bouncing on the seat so i got some more aggressive tractor tread kinda tires that came in today to install on my bad boy.. Been looking at some how to videos on how to do it without a machine, Ive done vehicle tires years ago in auto shop with a machine and ive done my son's bicycle tire but not a ridiing mower tire. I know its the same concept but wanted to see if its worth doing or if a tire shop can throw em on for a $20. Long story short, I tend to ramble on when I have a few adult beverages in me while roaming youtube videos.. i gave you a like for that smooth intro 👍

Thanks. A few of your tips helped me through this on my rear tires. I just threw some tubes in my tires. The tires were dry rotted, but no amount of slime could seal them, but they had a lot of tread still. I did the same process except I left the inside bead on. When the tubes give up the ghost, I will throw some new tires on. Thank you.

Thanks, Zack! You helped me out immensely!

Hey many thanks 🙏🏼. You saved me ton of cash doing this myself. Thank you bro!

Should we grease that axle end prior to putting the wheel and tire back on with a handful of grease???

Thanks for putting this together! Definitely made the job easier. One thing I found worked really well with the dust cap, was using a hair dryer to heat it up, both during removal and reinstallation. It goes right on and off with a gloved hand. Thanks!

Thanks for being so positive and funny in this video :)

Thanks for the education. I'll get to work now and do it. Thanks again!

I just changed an old, cracked tire on my dad's riding lawn mower. I used Dawn dish soap and water to seal the bead. And added air to seal the bead. Less hard work for my Portable Ryobi tire inflator to add air with the Valve stem core in. Now i'm going to see if it will still hold air. One thing i like about the front tires on the riding lawn mower is easy to reseal the bead.

A little dish soap on the tire bead makes tire installation a hell of a lot easier !

I can’t tell if he’s a mechanic or some sort of comedy boy, but great video, that’s how I would do it too!

I've found that a scissors jack or bumper jack, with a car to press against, seems to work pretty well for breaking the tire from the rim.

thanks for the easiest how to tire changer video!

Lmao awesome you're narration brings out the confidence in us all.

Thanks for this exactly what i needed!

I haven't even started watching the video and I'm already giving you a Thumbs up just for sliding in and rolling out LMFAO now that was funny af 😂😂👍👍

My hero!!! I had.no idea how to change them

While you had everything apart you should have installed a new valve stem and greased the wheel shaft. Great video.

I took mine off then took it and the new tire to the local tire shop and it will magically appear on the rim on thursday. I accidentally bought 6pl instead of 2pl so i wont go near it myself. But your guide helped me see how to remove the tires so.. Ty sir!

Thanks for posting. I learned some tricks.

Nice vid! I came here to see how to put the dust cap back on.. haha. You can just bounce the tire about once when putting air into it instead of using a strap. That will work on car tires also as long as you have a air nozzle that will lock on.

A little dishwashing soap about 50% with water, just a small brush really helps with demounting and remounting tire. On the dust cap I used a small butane torch to heat the cap a little, just don't get the flame to close. A cig lighter would work also.

Thank you for sharing this. I’ll give it a try.

Huge help, thanks man!

Thank you. Very helpful. Used the knees and with patience it worked!

Checked the comments so I could check out any more tips I can get too as I’m a small female. Can’t believe some of the rude comments. I for one appreciate the help. I will also try adding a few things from the more productive comments. Thanks 😊

For the cover cap, you might want to try a heat source like a hair dryer set on high heat. I used a heat gun and it worked great. Slid on easy..

Dust cap removal tip, use plumbers' pliers to remove the cap. easy peasy. really like your video. Thanks

Thanks man! Big help today

Just wanted to say thanks! Everyone else out here like "Easiest way to remove a tire!" *Uses $200 tool*. You do it with a few screwdrivers and some sweat. This is the way.

Thanks for the video - you helped me today!

Awesome video brother appreciate the help 👍

Nice video man. I appreciate it

I've found that taking the wheel & tire to my local shop and paying them $20 is the easiest 👍

Great vid, thanks man!

Thanks for being awesome!

Easiest way to get dust caps off is to soften them up with a heat gun. They come right off.

Man, you make it look easy, , , , I have a comparable forearm size, but it's still a fight. Thanks for the video (Maybe I need a metric screwdriver)

I have found for that retaining clip a larger size set of needle nose pliers fits into the voids of the clip and outward pressure did the job for me. I imagine a large set of slip joint (channel lock) pliers would do the job reinstalling em, at least I hope. I sweat like a pig (i may have hyperhydrosis) so seeing your shirt drenched I dont feel so alone now.. getting tools ready for the job i am doin i am already getting hot and moist. When I used to play basketball at the gym people didnt want to guard me because my shirts were literally soaked like i dunked em in water..

Good job. Thats almost exactly how I've done it in the past except I use a claw hammer to pop the dust cap off and tap it back on. Otherwise the local shop charges $25.00 to do it . I save the money and do it myself.

Awesome job! That's how I would do it.

This didn't work for my 4 ply tires. I got about 2 hours in with only one new tire half on before I called it quits. Took it to a local tire shop and they did it for $40. Well worth the money

If you lightly clamp a vice grip to the very edge of the rim you don't have to concern yourself with the bead chasing you around as you go putting the tire on....

Good video!

The condition of your inner rim just inspired me to just replace the whole rim with tire

Great video!

Absolute legend,getting the knees involved sure make it easier! Thanks for the tips.

Thanks! I like .

The video is very helpful. My only question is how do I "throw" air into the tire? I was planning on using my portable compressor. ha ha ha! Seriously, thanks, again! Much appreciated.

I place my tire and rim under the hitch on my truck. I set a small bottle jack on the bead and pump it up. The base of the bottle jack breaks the bead.

Heat gun on the dust cover caps loosen them right up no issues 👍

Great video and tips. I have a Craftsman Yt4500 that I replaced the rear tire on (similar to how you did it). Only trouble is that when I lowered the tractor again, now it won’t engage in drive! Go figure. I think I forgot to set the emergency brake. The transmission engage lever at the rear when pulled or pushed won’t engage the drive gears now. Now another problem to fix… and the grass is getting longer…. 😮

Here I go, I have no other pair of hands I’m solo on this thank you

I can do all that..... except, how do you boil water?

Hey thanks a lot sir. Big help for me.

Hey, no fair. You said you didn't have help. Thanks for the how to.

Great video. How do you know exactly what size tire you need and where do you recommend picking one up? This needs to be done to mine soon.

Good video.

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What size or part is that front tire? I didn't see it in the description

I officially hate changing tires 😭

Thank you😊

trick to seat the bead 5 quart pail and duck tape tape axel hole and put on pail put air to it works great

Thank you!!!!!

Thank you I’m doing it solo

Thanks!

Much harder job on the small stiff-sidewall tires on the front of my zero turn. I’ve been fighting with the tire and wheel trying to get the tire back on the wheel. No success yet.

Changed the rear tire now it will not go forward or backward. Any ideas?

Me and my dad been trying to get our old lawn mower rim and tire and we did all the stuff to get the rim off and it just won't get off do you know what could be holding it on by chance?

Screwdrivers can damage the seal. Get a couple of tyre levers. Cheap, safe. Easier and quicker to use.

So my heavy mower is sitting on a wheel that is only being held together by a flimsy e clip! 😱 Welp, that looks simple, now to brave the heat and getter done 😅

Thank you

tires look good

Thanks for the lesson I was getting my ass kicked until I saw the video

Man I really wish you would have shown us how you got the first part of the new tire on... Uhhhg!

Skipped the hardest part putting the first side of the tire bead

Nice

Just use dish liquid on the inside of dust cap and it will easily slide on.

I found a super easy way to break the bead 6” C-clamp. Getting it back on…… NoPE