Hey guys got a 2000 F250 W/ 37" Wrangler MTs. The front ones are bald & the back ones are good. I spent the last month hunting down two for the front, and now that I got them I can't get anyone to mount them. I get "We can't work on 16.5" rims." "We can't mount a tire that big." "We can't work on Military tires." So I have Decided to do it myself and bring them in to get balanced. I need suggestions on what tools to buy for this. I have been checking out Ken Tools, but don't want to get something to small. Any advise? I know being a off road forum you guys would be the best to ask.

 

With 16.5's, all you really need is a couple good 24" prybars. For breaking the bead, just let all the air out, lay it on it's side and walk on it... A high-lift jack or a block of wood and another vehicle to drive up on it works well if they are stubborn. I mount most of my own tires without any real issues.
Odds are if they wouldn't mount them they won't be happy about balancing them either.

 

Balancing them can be more of a b^&ch than mounting them.

 

Getting them balanced with equalizer bags since they are larger that's what a tire shop recommended. They said it's not as precise as computer, but will last longer.

 

Wonder if them beads they sell will balance them?

http://innovativebalancing.com

 

i use lead weights on the bead. never had any problems with 16.5 inch rims, or large tires.