I had a similar problem last week with mine, finally broke down and got a harbor freight tire changer for Lawn mower and atv tires, 30 minutes later, had both mounted and back on the mower
I hear ya. But I didn't break down...:poke:It's been a long time since I changed any, so not really looking to buy anything special for doing them.
Got em done a little while ago. If it hadn't been for the tubes in them, I think that would have been a much easier job. I don't recall ever putting tubes in them. That mower was originally purchased by my father in law for the golf course. I think he may have had tubes put in from day one even though they are listed on the parts diagram as 'service item only'. He often requested upgrades on whatever he was getting as a condition of purchase and always had them deliver. Didn't think twice about sending stuff back if it wasn't what he asked for either. But he always paid cash and would go back to somebody every time if they kept him happy. And never go back if they didn't...