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Wasn't trying to impress you. Just pointing out that I wouldn't gouge up my garage floors with a pry bar.
I believe in using the correct tool for a job.
A pry bar would be the correct tool, just not a fancy one. Do you use jack stands? They scratch and mark floors. I'm sure you use something under them to protect the floor right? I know I do, so tape, a rag or other on the bar would work too. I have for decades used wheel dolly lifts, brake drum lifts and the simple tire bar to lift wheels ect on heavy equipment, they all do the same job. I just don't think a relatively light wheel/tire off a vette needs a special device to install.
A pry bar would be the correct tool, just not a fancy one. Do you use jack stands? They scratch and mark floors. I'm sure you use something under them to protect the floor right? I know I do, so tape, a rag or other on the bar would work too. I have for decades used wheel dolly lifts, brake drum lifts and the simple tire bar to lift wheels ect on heavy equipment, they all do the same job. I just don't think a relatively light wheel/tire off a vette needs a special device to install.
Believe me, you will feel a lot different in a couple more decades. There were a lot of things I was able to do that I can no longer do.
I didn't start this thread hoping to debate someone. You are the only one who decided to.
Last edited by Batman75; Apr 15, 2021 at 03:38 PM.
A pry bar would be the correct tool, just not a fancy one. Do you use jack stands? They scratch and mark floors. I'm sure you use something under them to protect the floor right? I know I do, so tape, a rag or other on the bar would work too. I have for decades used wheel dolly lifts, brake drum lifts and the simple tire bar to lift wheels ect on heavy equipment, they all do the same job. I just don't think a relatively light wheel/tire off a vette needs a special device to install.
Why be such an ***? My rear wheel is 19x12 with a 345 tire, I would hardly call it light. What he posted it much easier than using a pry bar, it completely holds the wheel and frees up both hands. If you don't like it move on to another thread.
Glad t hear that it works well. I looked at some from Harbor Freight, but have not purchased yet. A couple of years ago I tore my biceps tendon while replacing my rear wheel/tire.
I bought the over stud guides from Reverse Logic. You really only need one or two if you only use them to get the wheel on the studs while you support the weight but I bought three. And if I am not feeling my best, I have a motorcycle jack that is a nice flat platform lift for the tire/wheel. With arthritis here and there, I am always looking for good ideas. BTW. Old age is the disability that you hope to have.
Basically the same idea. Have these under the wheels on a tandem trailer to move it around in a barn. They work with a foot operated lifting cylinder and I’ve used them to change tires on the Vette as well as my lifted F-250.
[QUOTE=dpigguy;1603289568]Basically the same idea. Have these under the wheels on a tandem trailer to move it around in a barn. They work with a foot operated lifting cylinder and I’ve used them to change tires on the Vette as well as my lifted F-250.
That looks like it is better than the one I bought on line and it's less expensive. Never even thought about checking with Harbor Freight.
I don't enjoy shopping right now. Wearing a mask drives me crazy.
