Dave Zucal posted:Older MTH trucks were the same way. Not only a PITA for replacing tires, but sometimes the truck sides just come loose and the truck has to be removed to re-tighten the screws. Sure glad they re-designed, because now with newer truck sides, the screws can be removed from the bottom. Once the truck sides are removed, I use a chrome plated, 1/2" drive Master Mechanic, short ratchet extension, to install the tires. The main reason I use the extension, is to prevent over stretching of the tire, when installing it. The diameter of the extension is the same as the wheel. Also, the stretching the tire does experience, is equal throughout its whole diameter, instead of in one or two areas a tire experiences when stretched on traditionally. Just hold the extension tightly against the wheel and slide the tire on. Just make sure you use a chrome plated extension or the tire is harder slide.
Excellent idea!
