[Foley]

Sounds like you went about it the right way. I'm not a tire changing expert, but probably like many of us, did spend a few summers working in "Service Stations" back in the early 60's..One of my jobs when working, was to do tire dismounting, repair and remounting them or perhaps mounting a brand new set. I don't remember ever working with split rims and was hoping you might post some pictures of the procedure you just went through with your stuff. Tks. Foley