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Tire lift/ dolly

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by ejl923, Dec 5, 2021.

  1. Dec 5, 2021 at 5:25 PM
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    ejl923

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    Hello all, I have been recovering from a bad back and my wife has taken on some maintenance for me due to lift restrictions. She’s a keeper. She has a hell of a time lifting my wheels when swapping or rotating . Does anyone here have one of the dollies or tire lifts and can recommend one?
     
  2. Dec 5, 2021 at 5:38 PM
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    A tire dolly just for lining up with the lug bolts?

    I use a pair of the cheap Northern Tool wheel jacks for pushing my trailer around the garage and also maintenance stuff. It works for both purposes.


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  3. Dec 5, 2021 at 5:47 PM
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    Yes for lifting, aligning with bolts and pushing on. How far does that get the tire off the ground, app.?
     
  4. Dec 5, 2021 at 5:52 PM
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    Admittedly not far. Probably 4-5 inches max. Generally when I'm pulling tires I set my stands as low as possible- I like my tires to be about an inch above the pavement. :anonymous:
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2021 at 4:41 PM
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    Take to a local shop while your back heals. Maybe you’ll pay for one rotation.
     
  6. Dec 6, 2021 at 5:08 PM
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    I have the GoJack wheel dolly, work great for big tire rotation.

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