Putting the tape on the rim is a great idea Steve. I spent time slicking that all up by grinding and painting but the tape method really simplified the process. Cheers
I have tried to clean a rim and paint it but in a short time the paints flaking away and the rust returns so the tape is my go too now and seems to protect the tube real well. Cheers Lloyd 👍
I watched a number of videos on repairing leaky snowblower tires. Glad I came across yours because it was the only one to address the rough rim interiors. Good job.
I've had to do this for the same reason on my wheel barrow and a couple of mini bikes. You're right about the tire gunk. I've tried various ones and they seemed to work at first but after the wheel sits for awhile, they start to slowly leak again. I saw your video got yanked the other day! One minute it was there, then I go to click on it and I get a page telling me the video had been removed for violating the TOS lol
Ya the gunk liquid is gunk as far as my testing too LOL Seems youtube likes to watch my other channel more than most LOL The took three down and put two back up but one is still in appeal. They are intent on removing the channel it seems by the actions they take. it looks like one division takes action and another reviews its action. If you make content expressing your views and they don't comply with their views its in violation . I may not last long with the censorship going on at youtube. Its their sandbox and its their sand HAHAHA
This video is really made for someone who already knows how to put a tube in a tubeless tire, but can't figure out why the tube keeps going flat. For the most important parts of the job, the work is done off camera. The video doesn't show how to get the tire and rim off the snowblower, or what it takes to get the tire off the rim, or tricks for getting the tire back on the rim without pinching the new tube, or how to keep the valve stem in place so that it stays straight when the tube is inflated. The electrical tape hint was very helpful as a reminder to anyone who might do this repair for me, but I still don't have a clear sense of how to do this task myself.
Hi Eileen This video was targeted to those that can remove the tire and install it and only showed the process of what I do before installing a tube in a tubeless tire. If I show too much viewers complain the videos too long and if I don't show enough 😅😅
hardest part for me is getting the tire off the rim in the first place and then slipping the tube in at the end - but you skip all the tricks and ugly process that would be most helpful for me.
The idea of putting a tube in a tubeless rim is more challenging if you don't protect the tube from weld splatter so that's what's shown in the video. Cheers 👍
Ok so preparing the rim is crucial. But the process of dismounting/mounting the tire is often the most difficult. I clicked because I was hoping for tips on mounting the tire. Great video. You did show exactly what you promised. I can't complain about that.
Do it right one time and you won’t have to do it the second time 😁 I’d like to see you try the expandable foam trick in a tire sometime (then I’ll know whether or not it actually works) 👍
How's she goin'? That's the way to make sure the tube will last a long time. Nice job and good idea with the tape and the rim lube!!! I have used the 'green stuff' too and have had varying results, but none of them permanent!!! Thanks for sharing Steve and take care!!!
The electric tape was a good idea. I have also seen people use a wide rubber band for protection. My first bicycle had sold rubber tires, roughest ride I ever had.
Good video Steve, I like the black tape trick. I added an innertube to a hand truck ( 2 wheel dolly) and I can't get the tire back inside. Worked on it a few times today with no luck.
I like the electrical tape. Just like the inside of a bicycle rim where it has that rubber that goes all the way around the rim to protect the tube from the bicycle spokes where they're attached to the rim and it does have the hole for the air valve. Makes a lot of sense.
I did the same thing on an 8 inch rim but mine did not have that much weld splatter on the inside.....the funny thing is I have a video on this scheduled....ah well....happy minds think alike.....I have some of that slime going at the camp on a mule tire and it seems to be working....for next Summer I say.....CHEERS
Great tip about the electrical tape. Before seeing this I would have ground and smoothed it to perfection and painted it. Tape is a lot less work. Thanks Steve. For the valve stem, you can get a plastic grommet insert... might have to enlarge the stem hole, but it avoids the stem getting worn or cut from the edge of the stem hole.
Good day Steve, Yes in deed you can do it but me a grind the rust off and paint it many coats and yours Sir is a OUTSTANDING option for sure ( I do that for my bikes ). ( That green liquide stuff crape ) IS NOT GOOD AT ALL,,, I CAN TELL YOU THAT RIGHT NOW SIR IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL 😤🤔😌 Keep warm Sir and OUTSTANDING informative video Sir 😉👍👌 Cheers 🍻
On these tires they almost fall off with ease and mount is so easily done compared to a automobile tire , that's why I fid not show . A couple of small tires irons or screwdrivers is all that's needed. Cheers
Best option here 8n the states is to purchase a flat free tire with the rim.under $50 American with tax. Tire size 4.00-4.80. Just my 2 cents worth Keep the videos coming to Pittsburgh Pa.
Every time I buy a tube for a snowblower tire the valve on the tube don’t lineup with the hole on the rim What I’m I doing wrong Tried a rubber and steel valve and it’s the same Valve on the tube is facing down and the hole on the rim is on thryside
They make two valve styles - rubber and one that has a brass valve bent at an angle for offset fitment , see if you can find one of those . Where I am Princess Auto sells then online , take a look. www.princessauto.com/16-x-650-8-tire-tube/product/PA0008640211
If you're going to use Tire Slime read the bottle carefully and don't just go by the Silhouettes of the various garden equipment that's on it. I accidentally put the one that's formulated for tube only in a tubeless tire on a snowblower I rescued from the trash recently which so far hasn't leaked out. Strangely one of the images on this formulation of tire slime is a wheelbarrow which most of the ones I've owned had tubeless tires. I think the one for tubes just doesn't have any anti corrosive properties. Just a little experiment I wanted to do.
If you dont know how to take a tire off or put it on your best to have it done for you or watch videos titled how to remove a tire . This video was about prepping a rim to install a tube I didn't show how to remove the assembly from the snowblower either. Theirs millions of videos showing how to take a tire off and on , check them out . Cheers
No hate bro, love what you are doing, just the title is really misleading and click bait af so of course you going to see a lot of comments like this 🤷♂️
I hope the 🤡 at the tire shop, who just put a tube in my BRAND NEW snowblower tire, cleaned the rust off of my rim and added black electrical tape to it, but I HIGHLY doubt it. I told him it was my 3rd time trying to get it fixed when I brought it to him. (The other tire shop had failed at it twice. They mounted my 2 new tires and one of them wasn't holding air - flat in 2 days time.) I suggested to this new 🤡 to put in a tube so I wouldn't have to keep going through the frustration, but he insisted on giving HIS WAY a try. HIS WAY failed too! He lost my air valve cap as well and swore to me that it wasn't there when I brought it in for a repair. (With a bad attitude, of course) BS!, because i pumped up the tire, capped it, and immediately took it to his garage. I've had the same original Toro valve caps for 26 years now and NEVER lost one. (That was strike #2 for him. One more and he's gone, i promised myself.) He took on a bad attitude with me, once again, when I returned with it for a 4th attempt at fixing it. $20.00 for his first failed attempt and then an additional $35.00 the second time to add the tube. When I questioned the cost and asked if he charged me twice for labor (because i thought the cost was outrageous) he rudely told me that I "should've left it the way it was." EXCUSE ME!!!?? (Strike #3 for him) I told him his comment was asinine and that NO ONE should have to pump up a BRAND NEW tire every 2 days in the freezing cold winter weather, especially someone who's old in age and disabled. He lost my business permanently now. I'll no longer take my car to him either for any repair work. What a total jerk he was - just out to bilk people of their hard earned money. In total now, so far, I've spent $75.00 on mounting these two new 16" tires on my Toro 824 powershift and I don't even know yet if the one with the tube is properly repaired... probably NOT. (Just got it back two hours ago) What a major hassle this has been. I thought these tire repair shops could actually mount tires properly, (THEY both said they could) but I was mistaken. Both new Carlisle tires only cost me $48.00 online, but i'm out an additional $75.00 so far just to mount them properly. Very frustrating experience.
Wow thats not good. Every snowblower tire I have worked on was tubeless and every rim was full of weld splatter that destroyed a tube unless you protect the tube . Many shops just stuff a tube in and never check inside .
This worked for me...I did tape the rim and used a large screwdriver with liquid dish soap to get the tire off and back on. Thanks!
Awesome 👍
Putting the tape on the rim is a great idea Steve. I spent time slicking that all up by grinding and painting but the tape method really simplified the process. Cheers
I have tried to clean a rim and paint it but in a short time the paints flaking away and the rust returns so the tape is my go too now and seems to protect the tube real well. Cheers Lloyd 👍
Hi Steve, the electrical tape idea is brilliant - I’ll remember that one. Thanks for another great video tip. Enjoy the day. Cheers Ed
Thanks Ed much appreciated....
Nicely done Steve and yet another great hack shared by you! Making everyday winter items last a very long time. Appreciate it Buddy!
Thanks Doug , my snowblower is a 1994 model. 😅👍
Good advice about the rust inside on the rim. Anyone who does not clean it up will have a leak very shorty for sure.
Hi Jim
Exactly and of course I learnt the expensive way 😅
I watched a number of videos on repairing leaky snowblower tires. Glad I came across yours because it was the only one to address the rough rim interiors. Good job.
Thanks 👍
I've had to do this for the same reason on my wheel barrow and a couple of mini bikes. You're right about the tire gunk. I've tried various ones and they seemed to work at first but after the wheel sits for awhile, they start to slowly leak again.
I saw your video got yanked the other day! One minute it was there, then I go to click on it and I get a page telling me the video had been removed for violating the TOS lol
Ya the gunk liquid is gunk as far as my testing too LOL Seems
youtube likes to watch my other channel more than most LOL The took three down and put two back up but one is still in appeal. They are intent on removing the channel it seems by the actions they take. it looks like one division takes action and another reviews its action. If you make content expressing your views and they don't comply with their views its in violation . I may not last long with the censorship going on at youtube. Its their sandbox and its their sand HAHAHA
Nice job Steve great tips.
Thanks 👍
This video is really made for someone who already knows how to put a tube in a tubeless tire, but can't figure out why the tube keeps going flat. For the most important parts of the job, the work is done off camera. The video doesn't show how to get the tire and rim off the snowblower, or what it takes to get the tire off the rim, or tricks for getting the tire back on the rim without pinching the new tube, or how to keep the valve stem in place so that it stays straight when the tube is inflated. The electrical tape hint was very helpful as a reminder to anyone who might do this repair for me, but I still don't have a clear sense of how to do this task myself.
Hi Eileen
This video was targeted to those that can remove the tire and install it and only showed the process of what I do before installing a tube in a tubeless tire. If I show too much viewers complain the videos too long and if I don't show enough 😅😅
Great tips Steve!
Thanks Chris
hardest part for me is getting the tire off the rim in the first place and then slipping the tube in at the end - but you skip all the tricks and ugly process that would be most helpful for me.
The idea of putting a tube in a tubeless rim is more challenging if you don't protect the tube from weld splatter so that's what's shown in the video. Cheers 👍
Ok so preparing the rim is crucial. But the process of dismounting/mounting the tire is often the most difficult. I clicked because I was hoping for tips on mounting the tire. Great video. You did show exactly what you promised. I can't complain about that.
Do it right one time and you won’t have to do it the second time 😁 I’d like to see you try the expandable foam trick in a tire sometime (then I’ll know whether or not it actually works) 👍
Foam in the tire is a great view getter but doesn't get you down the road LOL Cheers Dave
How's she goin'? That's the way to make sure the tube will last a long time. Nice job and good idea with the tape and the rim lube!!! I have used the 'green stuff' too and have had varying results, but none of them permanent!!! Thanks for sharing Steve and take care!!!
Thanks Mike , when asked I say try the slime if you like but remember if it does not work its just as slimy cleaning it up too LOL
@@SteveRobReviews That's for sure!!!
Thanks, I've never had any experience with installing tubes on my snowblower wheels. But this has made it a breeze. Thanks for the informative video!
Glad it helped , Cheers Aaron
Great idea, hope I remember that when I need to switch mine. At first I thought what's Steve going to do now, put leak seal on that lol
HAHAHA been down that road before too , no more leak seal for me . Cheers bud 👍
The electric tape was a good idea. I have also seen people use a wide rubber band for protection. My first bicycle had sold rubber tires, roughest ride I ever had.
Thanks 👍 Solid rubber tires were great , my first bike had solid steel rims no tire .
Supposed to be a video on installing a tube. I never even saw a tube. Unless I missed something.
Anyone can put a tube in a tire so this video shows how to prep it before you install the tube.
Good video Steve, I like the black tape trick. I added an innertube to a hand truck ( 2 wheel dolly) and I can't get the tire back inside. Worked on it a few times today with no luck.
Thanks bud. Dish soap as a lube works well.
This man knows his stuff!
Thanks buddy 👍
Very good. Thanks! How did you determine what size tube to use?
I use the tire size and it matches exactly to the tube size required. Cheers 👍
Thanks, Steve.
I like the electrical tape. Just like the inside of a bicycle rim where it has that rubber that goes all the way around the rim to protect the tube from the bicycle spokes where they're attached to the rim and it does have the hole for the air valve. Makes a lot of sense.
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I did the same thing on an 8 inch rim but mine did not have that much weld splatter on the inside.....the funny thing is I have a video on this scheduled....ah well....happy minds think alike.....I have some of that slime going at the camp on a mule tire and it seems to be working....for next Summer I say.....CHEERS
Gator the slime does work in applications where the rim fits tight and does not move . Look forward to seeing what you did too.
Great tip about the electrical tape. Before seeing this I would have ground and smoothed it to perfection and painted it. Tape is a lot less work. Thanks Steve. For the valve stem, you can get a plastic grommet insert... might have to enlarge the stem hole, but it avoids the stem getting worn or cut from the edge of the stem hole.
Thanks Mike 👍.
Good day Steve, Yes in deed you can do it but me a grind the rust off and paint it many coats and yours Sir is a OUTSTANDING option for sure ( I do that for my bikes ). ( That green liquide stuff crape ) IS NOT GOOD AT ALL,,, I CAN TELL YOU THAT RIGHT NOW SIR IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL 😤🤔😌 Keep warm Sir and OUTSTANDING informative video Sir 😉👍👌 Cheers 🍻
Thanks Dave , many options out there and this is just one that's easy , fast and works . Cheers 👍
Do you have a video that shows the dismounting and mounting process? Great video and your workbench is incredible!!
On these tires they almost fall off with ease and mount is so easily done compared to a automobile tire , that's why I fid not show . A couple of small tires irons or screwdrivers is all that's needed. Cheers
Tape is a great idea. I'm going to install tubes in my UTV tires and I will be using this trick.
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My Craftsman snowblower rims are plastic. How do you get the tires back on without hurting them?
Same as metal but spray some silicone on before mounting and the tire should go on easy . Tire lube works great too if you have it.
@@SteveRobReviews Thanks, I'll give that a try.
I had to replace the set of wheels . They were rusted to the axle from 1995 . Worked up until the last couple of years . Not bad .
You did real well for all them years 👍
Cuts out the 2 hr cluster f*$k getting the tread back on
These small tires come off and go back on so easily it's not worth filming it.
@@SteveRobReviews some would argue it's more work to stop/ edit .mine was easy peasy.
Lol I am still waiting to see you putting the tube in Mr sir
@stubrown5123 Well I did show you what you need to know so when you put a tube in without damaging it.
Best option here 8n the states is to purchase a flat free tire with the rim.under $50 American with tax.
Tire size 4.00-4.80.
Just my 2 cents worth
Keep the videos coming to Pittsburgh Pa.
Great idea if they were available for the snowblower rim where I am . Cheers 👍
good tips
Thanks , much appreciated 👍
Ya Buddy, Great Tube Hack. Stay Safe. The Dizz.
Hi Dizz
Thanks buddy , from you is a great compliment . So nice to see ya and say hello to the maid for me eh !!!!
A nice prep job.
Thanks 👍
Every time I buy a tube for a snowblower tire the valve on the tube don’t lineup with the hole on the rim
What I’m I doing wrong
Tried a rubber and steel valve and it’s the same
Valve on the tube is facing down and the hole on the rim is on thryside
They make two valve styles - rubber and one that has a brass valve bent at an angle for offset fitment , see if you can find one of those . Where I am Princess Auto sells then online , take a look. www.princessauto.com/16-x-650-8-tire-tube/product/PA0008640211
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Cheers bud
If you're going to use Tire Slime read the bottle carefully and don't just go by the Silhouettes of the various garden equipment that's on it. I accidentally put the one that's formulated for tube only in a tubeless tire on a snowblower I rescued from the trash recently which so far hasn't leaked out. Strangely one of the images on this formulation of tire slime is a wheelbarrow which most of the ones I've owned had tubeless tires. I think the one for tubes just doesn't have any anti corrosive properties. Just a little experiment I wanted to do.
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What kind of flag is that? Looks like one from south America
Canadian flag from the province of British Columbia.
Well ya really didn't show how to bet the tube in!
That was the easiest part . It's the prep before that's important.
Might have been nice to show the tire and tube going on.
Yes , maybe next time .
I like the part where you show how to get the tire off n back on lol
I don't remember them parts 😉
@@SteveRobReviews Damn Neuf lol
I wonder if there is an alternative to that tire lube product ... some kind of oil or grease !?
I have used dish soap , man its real slick mixed 2oz of soap in about 10oz of water, put in a spray bottle .
Im gonna give her a go
Go for it 👍
I thought all could be tubeless.
I'm not sure all but most can.
To bad ya didn't show putting the tire on the rim with the tools and putting the tube in. Hard to learn when you just show the end result. 🤷
If you dont know how to take a tire off or put it on your best to have it done for you or watch videos titled how to remove a tire . This video was about prepping a rim to install a tube I didn't show how to remove the assembly from the snowblower either. Theirs millions of videos showing how to take a tire off and on , check them out . Cheers
No hate bro, love what you are doing, just the title is really misleading and click bait af so of course you going to see a lot of comments like this 🤷♂️
Duct tape! Saves the world! 😄
@@OneWildTurkey 👍
Show me how You are instaliling tires on rim that is the most importent
This was a bit different, tube tire in a tubeless rim installed.
I hope the 🤡 at the tire shop, who just put a tube in my BRAND NEW snowblower tire, cleaned the rust off of my rim and added black electrical tape to it, but I HIGHLY doubt it.
I told him it was my 3rd time trying to get it fixed when I brought it to him. (The other tire shop had failed at it twice. They mounted my 2 new tires and one of them wasn't holding air - flat in 2 days time.)
I suggested to this new 🤡 to put in a tube so I wouldn't have to keep going through the frustration, but he insisted on giving HIS WAY a try. HIS WAY failed too! He lost my air valve cap as well and swore to me that it wasn't there when I brought it in for a repair. (With a bad attitude, of course) BS!, because i pumped up the tire, capped it, and immediately took it to his garage. I've had the same original Toro valve caps for 26 years now and NEVER lost one. (That was strike #2 for him. One more and he's gone, i promised myself.)
He took on a bad attitude with me, once again, when I returned with it for a 4th attempt at fixing it.
$20.00 for his first failed attempt and then an additional $35.00 the second time to add the tube.
When I questioned the cost and asked if he charged me twice for labor (because i thought the cost was outrageous) he rudely told me that I "should've left it the way it was." EXCUSE ME!!!?? (Strike #3 for him) I told him his comment was asinine and that NO ONE should have to pump up a BRAND NEW tire every 2 days in the freezing cold winter weather, especially someone who's old in age and disabled.
He lost my business permanently now. I'll no longer take my car to him either for any repair work.
What a total jerk he was - just out to bilk people of their hard earned money.
In total now, so far, I've spent $75.00 on mounting these two new 16" tires on my Toro 824 powershift and I don't even know yet if the one with the tube is properly repaired... probably NOT. (Just got it back two hours ago)
What a major hassle this has been. I thought these tire repair shops could actually mount tires properly, (THEY both said they could) but I was mistaken.
Both new Carlisle tires only cost me $48.00 online, but i'm out an additional $75.00 so far just to mount them properly. Very frustrating experience.
Wow thats not good. Every snowblower tire I have worked on was tubeless and every rim was full of weld splatter that destroyed a tube unless you protect the tube . Many shops just stuff a tube in and never check inside .
@SteveRobReviews Yes. That's what I'm concerned about. I don't think my nightmare is over yet, unfortunately.