If you have the tires installed at your local cycle shop then there is not much to worry about. If you attempt to change the tires yourself, then you need to protect the chrome when using tire irons or spoons. It's a good thing to check the wheel bearings and clean the brake hubs while the wheels are off. Be careful of the brake dust as it most likely has asbestos dust. Coat the brake shoes and drum with wd-40 and wipe clean (use gloves & dust mask). Throw all rags/papertowels in a plastic trash bag and tie the bag. Coat the brake shoes and drums in dish soap and wash away the wd-40 and residual dust using a clean paint brush as a scrubber.
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