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My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by Honclfibr View Post
    Rookie mistake. First you change the tires, then you drink the whiskey.
    It happens to the best of us

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    The glaring oversights aside, personally I wouldn't go through the pain of dismounting anything unless a tube is pinched or otherwise unable to hold air.

    Get the beadlocks straightened out and inspect what you can while the tubes are deflated. You'll have the rest of your answer on the beads when the tires are due for replacement. At least that's the way I see it.

    Also, while I understand the nature of this thread and that you're rightfully upset, I really hope you contacted him in advance of posting.

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    FWIW I appreciate the heads up about this, PM or not

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by butcher bergs View Post
    The glaring oversights aside, personally I wouldn't go through the pain of dismounting anything unless a tube is pinched or otherwise unable to hold air.

    Get the beadlocks straightened out and inspect what you can while the tubes are deflated. You'll have the rest of your answer on the beads when the tires are due for replacement. At least that's the way I see it.

    Also, while I understand the nature of this thread and that you're rightfully upset, I really hope you contacted him in advance of posting.
    Agree. No need to dismount


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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    I'm not making excuses for anything but as someone who has done work for forum members many times over...sometimes shit happens.

    You don't always know everything in every situation. Even the professions don't. When stuff goes wrong while working on stuff that isn't yours it's not a great feeling.

    However...when shit has gone wrong be honest about it. I broke a coworkers TPMS sensor on his truck when changing tires for him. He ended up not really caring about it but I didn't charge him for the job. You get the idea.

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by nhbubba View Post
    FWIW I appreciate the heads up about this, PM or not
    I hear you and if the guy is indeed a shitbag, sure, air it out. That said, I really don't see any indication there was questionable intent and it appears (at least to me) that someone tried to help and ended up making a mistake or 4. I'd have handled it privately first then acknowledged it in public once the situation has been discussed.

    This thread was made out of anger and I don't think it's the way to go, especially since a newish member is at least making an attempt to offer meaningful discussion during their time here.


    In a past life I made 4 mistakes in a row by installing the pistons backwards in the engine of my racebike. That slip up cost me about ~$800 to undo in addition to the time to tear it all down again. It wasn't my first engine rebuild but I still managed to make the simplest of errors along the way.

    This situation here is a few overlooked bead locks and so 30 minutes total to fix. Not entirely sure it's worth it to put up a shred thread over it but again, that's the way I see it. To each their own.


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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    "How'd ya get the BEANS above the FRANK???"

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    "How'd ya get the BEANS above the FRANK???"
    Exactly


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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    lots o bitchin bout my services
    do you want to bring them back and watch me do it again?

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    also you sent me 22" tubes for your 18" wheels, so with my out of pocket cost for fixing your dumb ass mistakes we can call it even

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    This is 2021. Two guys, each with legitimate gripes, talking to everyone about them except to each other.

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    Re: My Dirt rims shouldn.t look like this after I pay a Member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by union View Post
    Sucks but at least it should be an easy fix as long as the tire and tube aren't damaged. Maybe he isn't familiar with dirty tires? To me it looks like tightened down the rim lock and then set the bead. His other mistake was not checking his work.

    I'm dreading the day I need to take my wheels to get new tires either from price gouging, damaged wheels and brake discs or just flat out doing it wrong to the point I've been thinking about getting my own machine. I've seen "pros" fuck it up. At least with them if you catch it, it's a 30 sec fix with their fancy machines. I just need some space to put it.
    My buddy and I went halfsies on a No-Mar machine with the low profile clamps. Makes tire changes a <10 min job. There is still a little finesse required that we had to learn over the first few changes, but it makes changing tires a breeze. We can do a full set of tubeless tires in 15 min.

    I've also seen the fancy Coates machines for right around $1000. Those take up quite a bit more room and are not easily moved, though.

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by PurplePackage View Post
    also you sent me 22" tubes for your 18" wheels, so with my out of pocket cost for fixing your dumb ass mistakes we can call it even
    Now we are talking. Who’s got the popcorn?

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by tsorfas View Post
    Now we are talking. Who’s got the popcorn?

    Not me- Nothing else needs to be said from my end.

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by SteveM View Post
    This is 2021. Two guys, each with legitimate gripes, talking to everyone about them except to each other.
    Isn't this one of the reasons we have forums? To ferment fine whines one day at a time.

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    this is why, if I ever get a tire machine, I won't be offering tire change service, I might let people use the machine themselves

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by RandyO View Post
    this is why, if I ever get a tire machine, I won't be offering tire change service, I might let people use the machine themselves
    If you don't know how to properly change tires, and check your work, you shouldn't.

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by jimmycapp View Post
    If you don't know how to properly change tires, and check your work, you shouldn't.
    I agree, however, it has been a few decades, I have changed plenty of tires.
    I used to hate it when someone came in with other than steel wheels. Newer tire machines make it much easier.

    my concern is how fussy people are about cosmetics, my wheels are banged up from use,

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by RandyO View Post
    this is why, if I ever get a tire machine, I won't be offering tire change service, I might let people use the machine themselves

    You need to check your homeowner's insurance policy on that one. Mine does NOT cover anything like that. If someone loses a finger and you are not covered .. the lawyer's bill in 4 minute increments.

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by PurplePackage View Post
    You need to check your homeowner's insurance policy on that one. Mine does NOT cover anything like that. If someone loses a finger and you are not covered .. the lawyer's bill in 4 minute increments.
    I have a commercial policy(s) that covers my barn & activities, which probably has the same exclusions, injury release is easy though.

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    I would think the proper course of action would be bringing it to his attention and letting him fix it or showing him what he did wrong, publicly shaming another forum member for trying to do us a favor seems kinda low.
    additionally, that's an easy mistake if you're not familiar with dirt wheels and rim locks. The first time I tried to do my own dirt tires with spoons I messed it up royally.
    I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt and still plan on using Purp's services for my street bikes and whatnot.

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    It's called Google. I found YouTube videos that explained how to change tires with rim locks to make sure I got it right the first time I did dirty tires....

    There really isn't much excuse for giving tires back to someone that way, no matter how well intentioned.

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by e30addict View Post
    It's called Google. I found YouTube videos that explained how to change tires with rim locks to make sure I got it right the first time I did dirty tires....

    There really isn't much excuse for giving tires back to someone that way, no matter how well intentioned.
    Especially if you’re asking for compensation.

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    Quote Originally Posted by DirtDawg21892 View Post
    I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt and still plan on using Purp's services for my street bikes and whatnot.
    That’s an interesting perspective. I trust very few people to wrench on my bikes - it’s my ass on the line if something fails. My vote is learn to do it yourself correctly, or find a professional.

    This particular case of dirt tires seems like a 50/50 to be honest.

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    Re: My dirt rims shouldn't look like this after I pay a member to change the tires

    It was my understanding this was discussed in some way by the two parties before the thread was created. We were hoping to get both sides of the story so that people could make up their own minds.

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