Ever use tire warmers for tire changes?

[Junkie]

The guy I bought my new racebike from suggested it, and I'd never considered it before. Seems like it could be very helpful on days when there isn't any sun to leave them in.

 

[thedub]

I have, as a matter of fact.

 

[dravnx]

Works great, especially with sport touring tires like the Pirelli Angel GT. Stiff sidewalls make these a challenge to mount. Heated makes the job much easier.

 

[fast4d]

yes

 

[afm199]

Great idea, and will do this!! Thanks

 

[Roadstergal]

Yup, it makes it SO much easier. Especially stiff-sidewall track tires. Especially when it's cold out.

 

[Sharky]

That's genius! Too bad I dont have warmers...

 

[jao]

The last time I changed my rear tire I used a hair dryer (I wrapped the tire with some trash bags so there was only one air inlet/outlet and pointed the hair dryer so that it forced warmer air to circulate through the tire). In the time it took me to take off the old tire, the new tire had warmed up (warm to the touch) and went on so easy that I didn't realize that I didn't use any lube until I was done. (I put on a sport touring tire [Pirelli Sport Demon]).

(Yes I decided to try it because it was a rainy day, but it worked much better than leaving it in the sun, but that may be because I live close to the coast)