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Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by Mendel Leisk, Jul 6, 2022.

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  1. fuzzy1

    fuzzy1 Senior Member

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    I have accumulated more first-hand failure experience now than 40 years ago, and have a better idea what to watch for.
     
    #1841 fuzzy1, Jul 23, 2024 at 3:04 PM
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    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Not shy to admit, my main issue is lifting tires back on. I've adapted: have the wheel "just" clear, no more than an inch. Roll the wheel/tire up, as close as practical, and oriented to suit studs. Tuck my toes under the wheel (around 4:30 and 7:30) and lift, while guiding onto the studs with my hands.
     
    #1842 Mendel Leisk, Jul 23, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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    jdenenberg EE Professor

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    Luckily for me the 15 inch Prius wheels are not too heavy. My wife's Subaru wheels are a bit heavier. At 81 I can still handle the job and should for the next few years.

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    #1843 jdenenberg, Jul 23, 2024 at 6:31 PM
  4. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Pretty much everybody-proof, but they didn’t see me coming. Cap says press-and-turn. Tried that till I just about injured myself. Then down to the vise and pliers: no dice. Two surgeries and a repeated application of pliers: it’s opened.

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    ^ Note mangled protuberances atop cap; it was just spinning, no chance of traction.
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    #1844 Mendel Leisk, Jul 24, 2024 at 2:09 AM
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