Taking off the wheels ????

[kingedie]

To most this may sound like a stupid question. I just purchased my 1st trike a few weeks ago and Im putting some new tires on. I want to take the wheels off the axle and just take them to the shop to have them put the new tires on. Does anyone know what size (mm) wrench I will need to take the axle nut off? I tried a 22mm, which was the largest I had but it was a little too small. I have a 1984 200es big red. Any help would be appreciated. Plus is there anything in particular I need to knwo when removing the wheels and old tires>?

[bigredhead]

If you don't have a socket big enough for the hub.. remove the rim from the hub ( 14mm i think ) and leave the hub on the axle.

[kingedie]

Are those the 4 bolts? Once removing them does the wheel and tire just slide off? Im at work so I cant see the wheel right now.

[nouseforaname90]

Yes. Taking off the 4 bolts is probably the easiest way to do it. Thats how I've always done it, atleast.

[Tri-ZNate]

yeah, uh taking the axel off is the really hard route. Just take the 4 nuts off, like on a car, and the tire and rim will slide off.

[kingedie]

Are the tires easy to put on those style rims or is it better to just take the old tire and wheel to a shop and let them mount them?

[Tri-ZNate]

if you have a tire changer go ahead and try. If you dont suceed take it to a shop.

[kingedie]

ok, thanks for the help. Im sure I will posting more "ignorant" questions in the future. My first time to own a vehicle with a motor, other than a car or truck.

[Tri-ZNate]

just remember we all have our blonde moments.... some more than others :D

[bigredhead]

If you have any experience taking ATV tires off rims give it a shot.. but for the few $$$ a shop will charge to put them on.. in less than 10 minutes.. get it done and save yourself the bruised knuckles.