Tire Changing - Question

TOE JAM said:

I think they are talking about using the blower nozzle with the rubber tip.

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I was talking about an air chuck fitting on a bigger compressor that has an air tank attached to it. But tshelfer is right, some won't work if the core is out. If the one on your mini or portable compressor needs a core, this is kind of a moot point, since you don't have an air tank attached to it anyway. In that case, lube, bouncing, ratchet straps, etc are probably your only chance. And swearing, don't forget swearing.

I also like crowelor's point that most gas stations will have a pump. Quiktrip I believe is free.

tshelfer said:

I'm not sure mine will pump air if the valve stem is removed. I suppose I can test that with an old tube. If it doesn't, ideas to override?

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Mine either unless....

Get one of these.

Tire inflator

Unscrew the knurled ring. Take out the little metal valve (leaving the rubber part) and then screw the ring back on. No more valve cores require and that truly helps with setting the bead. (stumbled on this in outright desperation)

I use this one. It works without the Schraeder valve in place. I also like that I can get my hands away from the wheel as the bead seats. But I will state that it doesn't seem to flow air as quickly as I'd like, which is the whole reason for removing the Schraeder in the first place.

http://www.harborfreight.com/http-w...grip-tire-inflator-with-gauge-68270-html.html