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Artum_Snowbird
Explorer
Feb 24, 2015

OK on two wheels out of four?

I will be getting new tires soon, and for reasons I can't go into here, it will involve riding up on blocks so I can take two wheels off, then taking two wheels into the shop, getting the new tires on, replacing the two wheels, then driving off the blocks and then driving up on the new tires and taking the other two into the shop.

During this time the rig will be connected to the truck, and won't be moving anywhere. I will be using another vehicle to go to the shop.

Anything I should worry about with the method I have planned.

ps putting on Brigestone Duravis R500 tires.

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  • copeland343's avatar
    copeland343
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2015
    Static load on axle and tires no problem. Static load axles and tires can support a lot of weight. Dynamic load (moving) problem. Changing your tires like you suggested is not a problem. And enjoy you trips.
  • robwhite61's avatar
    robwhite61
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2015
    I guess I mis-typed. What I meant was pull up on 2 traileraids, remove the wheels, then do the same for the other two. Trailer would probably be on 2 wheels for less than 2 hours per pair.
  • Artum_Snowbird's avatar
    Artum_Snowbird
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2015
    I thought of that too Jerry, but in our case our rig is very empty of everything right now, so I figured I might be 200 pounds over on each tire, with the truck supporting the hitch.

    Also, looking into the manual, it does not recommend that you jack on the axles, but instead jack on the frame.
  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    Feb 25, 2015
    MFL wrote:
    Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't put that much weight on one axle/two tires.

    I would rather do one side at a time, while staying hooked to truck. I'd jack under u-bolt, just enough to remove wheel, place a stand, and do the same with next wheel. This way, both axles would be supported, with FW weight supported normally.

    Just my way, YMMV
    Jerry

    This is the method my truck tire dealer recommend.That way nothing is stressed
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Feb 24, 2015
    Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't put that much weight on one axle/two tires.

    I would rather do one side at a time, while staying hooked to truck. I'd jack under u-bolt, just enough to remove wheel, place a stand, and do the same with next wheel. This way, both axles would be supported, with FW weight supported normally.

    Just my way, YMMV
    Jerry
  • Bob_Olallawa's avatar
    Bob_Olallawa
    Explorer
    Feb 24, 2015
    Just be sure to have enough width on the ramps to support the full width of the tires.
  • robwhite61's avatar
    robwhite61
    Explorer
    Feb 24, 2015
    Not the perfect plan but, hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. When I change my tires, that's how I'm gonna do it. I don't want to tow to a tire shop 30 miles away when I can get new ones installed much closer in two trips.

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