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Originally Posted by codeman671
Try putting a rachet strap around the tire to seat it to the rim while inflating (or sliming).
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Now I know that's what I should have done instead of taking it to a bicycle store and getting them to install a spare from Lowe's. Turns out the bicycle guy put the snowblower tire back on the rim with the tread direction going backward, which is how its been now for three years although it doesn't seem to make any difference.
The Small Engine Barn has a very nice blonde lady and we had a great conversation about my Ariens 24. I go ..... it's in totally excellent condition with good paint, and no rust because the prior owner kept it in a heated garage in Brentwood. And then I say it's either a 2006 or 2007 . And she goes "2006 and 2007 were some of their best years for Ariens!" .....
For $89 the Small Engine Barn will replace the oil, spark plug and hit any grease fittings with a grease gun and adjust the belts and small control pulleys Any replacement belts are extra money for the parts.
I can do all this stuff with one hand tied behind my back and blind folded, while outdoors in the deep freeze, plus $89 is about $70 too rich for me. I'm a $19.95 type of a customer.