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:You can also check out hobby shops that cater to R/C planes and cars. The R/C crowd uses them for weight balance on their toys. A 20-pack of 1/4 oz stick-on weights should run ~$5. | :You can also check out hobby shops that cater to R/C planes and cars. The R/C crowd uses them for weight balance on their toys. A 20-pack of 1/4 oz stick-on weights should run ~$5. | ||
*Use a 5 gal plastic bucket to hold your rim. It makes it MUCH easier to get some leverage with the tire irons. You can also get up on top of the tire/wheel and use your knees to push down on the tire or irons if needed. | *Use a 5 gal plastic bucket to hold your rim. It makes it MUCH easier to get some leverage with the tire irons. If this sounds scary to you, find a worn-out 13" auto tire. You can also get up on top of the tire/wheel and use your knees to push down on the tire or irons if needed. | ||
*Be sure you're using enough lube. You can't use too much, but you can certainly not use enough. | *Be sure you're using enough lube. You can't use too much, but you can certainly not use enough. | ||