Mark Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Well thats it the joys of owning a big MV, I have just changed my first puncture on the Reo, it took two of us just to lift the wheel off, (big things they are) I did contemplate fixing it myself as the wheels are split rims but after reading the horror stories on other forums 34 (sorry Jack) about explosions etc. I took it down to the local lorry place where it cost me a tenner to fix, just glad it was a front and not the doubles at the rear when that happens it will be another story I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Blimey Mark what caused the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 A roofing tack, and it did not go through the space in the bar grips it went through the thickest part available on the damn tyre :argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Mark, Just be thankful you didn't end up with 2 puncutres in the same day. I had one on the way down to Kemble in the Ferret, and a second one when parked up. Luckily ATS in Cirencester stock tractor inner tubes so we managed to fix them both! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Yep, I am waiting as trouble does come in three's and I have ten of the things to choose from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Should get a proper truck then like a 352, which carry two spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Should get a proper truck then like a 352, which carry two spares. Well said that man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Should get a proper truck then like a 352, which carry two spares. Noooo - he should get a REAL vehicle - like one of the FV6xx series that can drive with a wheel or two missing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karoshi Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 As can the 352 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 As can the 352 !! Well said that man, again! And of course the added bonus of being a WW2 vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Noooo - he should get a REAL vehicle - like one of the FV6xx series that can drive with a wheel or two missing!!! or buy a vehicle that isnt prone to its wheels dropping off +( :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 As can the 352 !! As can the Reo :pfrt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDoyle Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Being a Yank - I dunno what a tenner is - but I'd much prefer a flat on the rear over the front if driving. No loss of control issues as their can be with the front. Steering a Reo or a 5-ton with a front tire flat is no joy. Regards, David Doyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Being a Yank - I dunno what a tenner is - but I'd much prefer a flat on the rear over the front if driving. No loss of control issues as their can be with the front. Steering a Reo or a 5-ton with a front tire flat is no joy. Regards, David Doyle It was the front David but luckily parked in the drive when it went down, a tenner is ten pounds (english) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Mark, if you need to change a wheel on your own use two bars under the bottom of the tyre to lift it on , with a bit of practice it is quite easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Mark, if you need to change a wheel on your own use two bars under the bottom of the tyre to lift it on , with a bit of practice it is quite easy. Good Idea, must find two bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Mark, if you need to change a wheel on your own use two bars under the bottom of the tyre to lift it on , with a bit of practice it is quite easy. Mk 1 Militant jack handles used be in two peices - in oder to be able to do this... Certainly built the arm muscles up!!! :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 A strong shovel is better, you can fit the wheel on your own. Also when at the shows, look out for a U shaped tool, looking like two tyre levers. This is the proper military tyre lifting bar, again, magic when alone. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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