How to Use a Manual Tire Changer - Harbor Freight
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30+ years ago my dad made one by sticking the main post in a cement filled hole in the ground. Still works as well as the day it was made.
I have changed many tires with that very same changer. It works, but has several problems, with scratching. Thanks for sharing the video. Good Job.
Thanks. After looking at yours i was able to modify mine to work properly. To those who have just bought one of these make sure you grind and sand the ends smooth so they do not damage rims or tires.
I have 8 tires to change today using this. See you next year.
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Wow that things pretty flimsy but could be remedied with minimal welding. I changed tires for a living when I was a kid. You can use old rags on the tire removal tool surfaces to prevent scratching fancy rims. Good and honest demo.
People underestimate a good supply of rags. By far the most used tool in my fathers shop.
Most shops will have some foam sheet that can also be used. I can a washer shape for the wheel clamp, then put heat shrink or tape over the end of the pry bar. Works like a charm. also, don't use plain soap, use body wash with some moisturizer in it, for maximum slippage.
Can you not flip the rim over and install so that it does not scratch the outside, what's seen, part of the rim?
@@DanielDartez Depends... some rims are designed so the tire slips more easily off the outside rim. Just use rags on the and lube on the pry bar where it contacts the rim. You should be OK.
@@stevejohnson8773thx for the lube tip. Changing old tyres is a pita
I really commend you for having a lot of patience on this project. Thanks for the time taken in making this video. Good job...
Jammin Dave np, glad you liked it. cheers
Great video. I was thinking of buying a cheap one of these a few years ago, but I
figured I'd probably only use it once every few years :)
I used this video to to do about 20 various tires I had in the shop about 2 years ago.... used it for a refresher again today. thanks for a very detailed and thoughtful video. StaggerLee
I have one of these, they are not as bad as everyone here seems to think. I have installed either split rubber hose or split plastic tubing on the part that can scratch up your rim. For example install rubber hose on the bead breaker edge, the four tines of the hold down collar, and plastic on the shaft of the tire iron so that it doesn't gouge the edge of the rim. Professional pneumatic unit also damage your rims when they clamp the rim in place. I installed quite a few tires with this unit. These were the type of tire change machines they used in the 50's and 60's at your local filling stations.
Yeah good tutorial, but they should have named that tool the "wheel destroyer 3000"
CONFKR lol
CONFKR lol
Oh my gosh yeah mine are just wrecked.
CONFKR they aren’t meant for steel wheels
Only if you use it as it comes and don't bother to get some accessories that make it work well.
I bought one of those. I don't have anything but garages at the houses where I rent, so the landlord(s) refuses to allow me to drill holes in their garage floors to mount the tire changer to the floor. So, as an alternative method, I had to round up scrap metal and use my arc welder to build a wide external frame onto it on the bottom so that it would not tilt and fall over side ways. Plus, I discovered that the tire has a tendency to slide off sideways away from the bead breaking mechanism, when you try to use it to break the bead. I cured that problem by welding the head of an upright 1/2 inch diameter bolt which is long enough to protrude approximately 3 inches above any standard car or pickup wheel and tire even in the upside-down position (most vehicle wheels, have a higher depth when turned upside-down) to the new framework, and then I use a flat plate with a hole in it (which completely covers the wheel center hole) along with a nut to tighten and hold down the tire and wheel so that it will not slide away from the bead breaker mechanism. The only other thing that went wrong is that the round 4 armed spider assembly which you set into place and then tighten the locking pipe down on which is used to hold the tire and wheel in place, as you remove the tire from the wheel is very flimsily made, and the side of it will crack and then break vertically on the round pipe that holds the 4 arms of the spider assembly. Just welding it again will not permanently cure this problem, as it will just crack and break in another spot. So, the only permanent cure was to find another piece of pipe with the same hole diameter which contains thicker side walls (such as an old well casing pipe), and weld new arms onto to it to replace the original spider with. With those simple modifications, it works great now, and I've had no further problems. Yes it is cheaply made, and has it's problems. As they always say, "You get what you pay for". But as usual, most of those problems can be cured with a little Redneck ingenuity, and MacGyverism, if you just want to take the time and effort to do so. But, in Reality, there are so many people out there now here in these modern times, that would rather moan, groan, bitch, and complain, about a problem and/or cheaply made products, than spend the time (in their words.... "wasting brain power" (which they obviously don't have (as our ancestors, and fore-fathers had, and used))), to figure out a way to cure the problem. I personally would rather take the time, and effort, to use my brain to figure out how to over-come those problems than to lower myself down to their level, and sit around moaning, groaning, bitching, and complaining about it. After all, that's what God gave it to me for. It's a shame that others either can't (or refuses, to), use it to do the same with. They obviously have more money to blow in buying and/or replacing it with higher priced products than I do. Oh Well, to each his own I guess.
Great video, thanks for posting. My local auto store sells a product exactly the same as this and this video was much better than the instructions that came with it. One tip I would give is that if you are removing tyres that are old, leave them out in the sun for a while before removing - they come off much easier if the rubber is warm and soft.
Leave the new ones in the sun too. Way easier on the tires and the person.
My local auto parts store is selling this same tool for $189. That’s quite a mark-up from $39 from Harbor Freight.
Heat gun is also useful to soften the tyre
Thanks so much for the thorough explanation. I'm going to go out and get one of those tools from Harbor Freight. I was told me TPMS sensor on the back of the valve needs replacing at $200. I can buy this tool & new TMPS for $80. BONUS: I can also replace my own tires. Thanks again. God bless.
I don't have a concrete floor, so I used 3 2"x12" planks fastened together, used lag bolts to fasten it on there. Nice and sturdy. It doesn't move because you are standing on there too. When breaking the bead, stand on the tire which will collapse it quicker.
Very good tutorial. That machine pays by itself with the first set of tires.
I use one of these, with a motorcycle wheel add-on accessory also sold by Harbor Freight. The first thing I did was buy a kit from another guy that provides a replacement bar with a better tip, with hard plastic (teflon) inserts, so NO scratching and a stronger bar. If you are a having trouble with wide, stiff tires fighting you,, push the tire farther down into the "well" where the bead goes to create more slack at the rim. Sometimes you have to jam a wedge of wood or plastic down at the edge to hold the tire into the bead seating area. Obviously, tighten the bots holding the whole mess to the ground so it doesn't wobble and jump around so much. Finally, lay a tick towel over the bead breaker metal bump to keep fro scratching. People need to exercise a little more care and they can do even fancy wheels. Thanks for making the video.
IDK if I'm going to buy this to install my tires but this is a great video!
Put some washers on the bolts to take out the slack good job
All harbor freight tools need some tightening up..
Thanks Jim... I had looked at a number of videos and found yours to be the clearest and most instructional... I had a tire that kept losing air, I took it in for a patch and the technician called me over and showed me that the inside of the tire had a spider web of cracks. He told me that the tire was too old and had rotted and I needed new tires. For a year I wasn't convinced and the tire kept going down and the tread was like new. So, I began my search of the receipt and of knowing about tires and yes... it's time for new tires. My tires were made in 2005 and I bought them in 2008.
I know you commented this 8 years ago but 3 years old isn't that old for a tyre. I have a 2003 vw polo with a Michelin tyre on it that's older that the vehicle it's dated 2001. The tyre was a part worn put on the car before I got it (about 6 years ago) and was on the front of the vehicle until the tread got lower and started wearing on an edge and has been on the back ever since. Still passes MOTs, still holds air just fine. It is perishing now but not to cords yet. The car has been parked up since January now but will likely get sold with the same tyre on it
Thank you for the great video.
Good to see both processes of removal and installation.
Thank you for clarifying the tire pressure should be what the VEHICLE calls for, not what the sidewall says.
Some people think the sidewall PSI rules what the tire pressure should always be.
I tell my customers to always go by the door placard, and only to put the higher psi in the tire if the vehicle is hauling at or near it's max load carrying capacity, and then to reduce pressure as soon as the load hauling chore is completed.
Running higher PSI will degrade ride quality and cause faster wear on the suspension system, since the tires are also part of the suspension system, being the part that makes contact with the road surface. The less flex the tire has when it makes contact with a pothole or other object in the road, i.e. the more pressure inside the tire, the more shock is transferred to the rest of the vehicles suspension system, and the more of the jarrs the occupants inside the vehicle will feel.
Keep your tire psi at the correct PSI, and remember to check your tire pressures regularly.
Anyone reading this absolutely do not listen to dannyo66 he's just trying to get people to get hurt ! Always do what the tire manufacturer calls for
I error on the higher side. It's crazy how much over you can inflate tires
Dude I give you credit for actually getting tire off and on the rim with that "changer." Truly when I buy car tires I can usually get a deal on installation. This thing will just murder any nice wheels, but still, the fact that you can actually do it with such a low priced thing is a great accomplishment.
Gives a DIYer an opportunity to clean and paint wheels. Can't do that at a tire shop without paying extra, like a lot extra.
Tire shops are charging the selling price of this changer PER WHEEL. It pays for itself the first time you try it on the first wheel! There are ways to stop the scratching with rags. And if your car is not brand new pristine its almost a no brainer.
Thanks for the video. I bought one of these about six months ago but I haven't used it yet. Just finished up a new pole building and I'll be mounting it in there.
Thanks for making the video, really wanted to see how long this would take. Nice quality video though
This tire machine is awesome for us DIY guys. Obviously anyone who buys one of these is not going to be using it on 5000 Dollar Low Pro Shitty Rims.
Exactly. This is a good tyre changer if it is used properly
Best $35 I've ever spent!
I wont pay 200 for a set of wheels. Let alone 1000 or more. I drive them with what comes on them.
Lol I did. No tire shop with stretch a tire for a stanced car
Happy happy Valet untines merry
Harbor Freight in action!!! The Bear would be proud! 🐻
Damm dude about 1.5 million views!? Your the man!! Been whatching your clips for years man!! Its good to see good people have goodpositive paths in life ! Even if some of us have alot worse choices or shittier paths god gives us! Cool
Thanks for taking the time to do this! I learned a lot.. I always pay $200 for the tire shop to swap. I think I’ll try this myself and pay the $50 for balancing
Where i work we do mounting and dismounting for 20 a tire and 10 each for balancing
You needed to moved the part you were pushing on the tire with further up the handle. In doing that you would be changing the push angle and eliminating slip off. If you'll notice there are three choices to adjust for different size tires.
When I was in High School guys used to drive up on the tire to break the bead loose.
That's what I do
I've used a jack set on the tire under the frame of a pickup truck, for really tough beads.
Little late comment now but amazing tutorial, thank you so much for making this, it helped me a lot.
some notes that may be useful :
To make protective pads, just take an old tire and cut it up in sections that can cover the bead breaking foot to minimize the scratching. smaller pieces from the side wall of the tire can be used to fully cushion the rim from the clamping ring before socking down on it.
The way I found to cut these up easily is a reciprocating saw, with the tire supported across a pair of car ramps.
Makes great jacking pads to protect your chassis also, and last forever for all types of heavy duty cushioning applications.
When mounting the replacement tire, you don't need to use the mounting bar for the first bead, with enough lube, you should be able to push it on by hand, as it can go oval in shape. Angle it at 45 degrees to push it over the rim lip.
When mounting the last bead, hold the mounting bar at a *high* angle and just use your body weight to push with bar, walking around the rim. Note the mounting bar tip is angled so it should be mounted going in that direction.
This is a tool for rims that you don't particularly care about the cosmetics, because it isn't designed to prevent scratching. perhaps if the ends were coated with nylon or some similar substance it would work without scratching as much.
thanks for the great video. So clear and to the point. good job.
+Richard Yap np, thanks for watching.
Now if they just made a $50 wheel balancer...
+rwdplz1 EZ Tire Beads, Dyna Beads or whatever brand. They extend tire life by constantly balancing and cost less than balancing. Switching my motorcycles and cars over to them. Amazon has them for less than $30 so yes, there is a balancer less than $50.
+Steve Steele (Lot27FX) what kind of bike you got brother?
+BlizzardHockey4432 Victory Kingpin 08. Just did my rear tire
+Steve Steele (Lot27FX) nice! I wish i could afford a modern bike. But im 15 with no job lol. I have a 77' Yamaha xs750
+Steve Steele (Lot27FX) ride safe brothet!
9:14 you made that look so easy. I spent a good 30 minutes or so wrestling with one today and never got it to mount so I'm back watching you do it.
@Cody Young I haven't been back out to try yet, but thank you for checking. I may go out there tomorrow and wrestle with it
@Cody Young got it today. Crazy difficult but I got it. Lower profile performance tires on 17" rims - quite a workout - I put a foot on the tire and pulled with both arms to get the last of it - but still needed a screwdriver to put the last bit over the lip
@@WJHandyDad -- I've found that using a large C-clamp to short piece of 1x2 between the tire and the rim helps a bit during the removal... Trying to do it with just two hands really sucks...
@@seanseoltoir yep, it's definitely a job that needs some extra stuff. I'll try your c-clamp and wood method next time
@@WJHandyDad -- I suspect the best "extra stuff" would be just another set of hands helping you... I don't have that option...
I have one of those tire changers. Their pretty sweet. Mine is pretty old and I haven't used it in many years but it's still in perfect shape. It was gifted to me about 20 years ago and it does make tire changing easy. Mine is black and not sure where it came from. I don't use it anymore and would only use it if in a pinch but good to have. Seeing how they still need to be balanced and it's only $10 mounted and balanced I just take it up the road to the tire shop anymore
Guaranteed to wreck your alloys. I have filed off all sharp edges on the base location and whilst bead braking, support the wheel on a thick rubber mat. For tyre removal the supplied bar is lethal, don't use it. Buy an Alloy Mate from UK also to be found on CZcams. For the spider clamp you need to protect also with rubber or polymer pads
I like the rubber mat idea.
I use pads made from cutting up the old tire, two strips on opposite sides of the retaining ring clamp fully protects the wheel from that.
Did`nt scratch my rims anymore than a shop does.
Exactly used properly and there will be no scratches. Any body that says that there rims were scratched are just fat lazy GIRLY MEN.
Unless you actually go to a real shop that cared about your rim like it’s their own because they know how important rims are to people and is fully accountable to replace or send it off to get professionally refinished on the company’s dime. Oh wait just go to Discount Tire. Cheap quick and SAFE 😂
That and WAY less grease on my paint and interior then with Joe's muffler&tobacco.
@@SimplyABoomer_69... ...
@@SimplyABoomer_69 discount tire here sucks. They should be called never have it in stock and cant get it tire.
OMG...This is a perfect video for Halloween, I could hear the agonizing screams of that wheel. R.I.P. wheel
I have one & I've changed many tires, on my own steel & alloy wheels with it. I DON'T change other people's tires because of the chance of scratching their wheels! Some manufacturers make tire tools you can use with manual tire changers that are for use with fancy steel or alloy wheels, but I don't need 'em for my use. I will let my family & friends use it to change their tires too, if they want. Over time, that $36, Harbor Freight, manual tire changer has saved me & others a heckuv a lot of money!
2:59 was that chuck of rim that came off while using the tool?
Sweet Jesus
So glad I work at a tire store. This would destroy my enkei wheels
Thanks for showing taking off and back on. You did the job and warned me about scratching nice rims. I will admit I scratched a little but no problem. Also, the reason I had to remove tire was to sponge out liquid slime from inside(tire sealant) that was used to correct leak, but in the process cause imbalanced tire when driving over 60 mph...
Nice job, that was a good demo of the tire balancer.
That's a rather flimsy tool but you get what you pay for. You did an Excellent job on this video, obviously you know what you're doing, thanks for posting.
Why not remove the tire in the other direction so you don't scratch the front of the rim?
shortyg83 you'll scratch/dent the center of the rim instead.
+RatchetsAnd W
renches
Would be nice if that were possible, but it isn't because they always place the drop center of the rim towards the outside of the rim, and the tire bead needs to drop into that when demounting and mounting to get enough clearance for it to clear the edge of the rim.
They usually put the drop center to the outside to get enough room for the brakes when the wheel is installed on the car
DTR RTD you can reverse mount tires
Ratchets And Wrenches and these are meant for steel wheels
Good job sir. Might buy one of these cheapies now and mount it upstairs in my garage. Would be handy for trailer tires from time to time....
Thanks for taking the time to show close up of how to put the tyre back on using the bar that comes with it,,i always struggle with that bit,,its as tho the bar isn't manufactured right,but you rocked it ,,big thumbs up
The key is to keep the bar up at a higher angle when mounting so it won't slip off. He had it properly hooked on the rim edge but could have kept it at a higher angle when pushing on it.
Nice demo, I've never seen that done by hand before. For $32 I don't know how they can afford to make those, let alone send them all the way across the planet.
I notice that when the good side of the rim is up, most of the abrasion against the rim is on the top. Would it be possible to mount the wheel upside down, so most of the cosmetic damage to the rim is on the inside?
I thought the same thing. Damage the backside of the rim. But maybe the hold-down mechanism does not go deep enough to clamp against the dish? I wager a handy person could rig an adapter for that. Also, my thought on the bead-breaker mechanism: Cover the stabilizer area with cardboard and/or innertube rubber, maybe even canvas would work. The bead-breaker itself should be able to be shimmed to stabilize it. I also thought I saw an alternate mounting hole for the breaker arm that would give more angle while breaking the bead. Only problem I see with more angle is that it might scratch the "inside" of the wheel.
Her in Canada, I just spent $200 re-mounting and balancing my light truck tires: $14 dismount, $36 mount and balance. Methinks one of these mounters and balancers is on the Santa list. But I have a lathe and am looking for a precision rotation balance method. Stay gold.
I worked for a Firestone and you have to break both sides of beads if not you'll never get that tire off. Everything he did was correct, but that mechanism is meant for steel wheels but it'll work for whatever just hope their not expensive wheels you love. Also always change the valve stem when swapping on new tires never use the old ones. For that price it's worth it IMHO.
Also on another note if you have tpms be careful breaking the bead and removing/installing the tire, those are a pretty penny to replace you'll also have to reset it with a special computer tool and watch out for reverse mount rims. Wouldn't use this thing on low profile or RFT tires either you'll be boned if you tried.
You can only strip wheels one way up. 90% you have to have facing up and some can be done upside down, but both can still only be stripped/fitted one way. Its to do with how the rim is made.
Reverse mounted rims
steel rim only budget setup... i like it
THANKS - this video is invaluable! I was considering buying this economical unit but now see I need to spend a bit more to protect my forged alloy wheels! I'll keep looking...
The duckbill attachment might be what you need. Still need plastic to protect
Good job bro. Very helpful along with many tips from the comment squad.
USE PVC PIPE ON THE BAR TOOL.
That will just break tho
@@XCPKieranj1X Yeah I thought that too. There has to be like a non abrasive tool or something.
Thank you for taking one for the team and showing us this tool. I love Harbor Freight but there are some things sold there that it is best to stay away from. That wheel mangler is one of them!
nice video. couldnt remember how to use this tire changer and this got me back on track.
Excellent demo - got tired of paying out that ass for tires and all that comes with that little scam - I gave this and the HF wheel balancer a try - both worked fantastic...make sure you set it up on a solid platform - bumped it up against the curb - and got 4 tires done in about an hour and a half...from removal to installation to balance back on the car...
If you balance the tire before you pump it up . so you can spin the tire on the rim . Most of the time you dont need no weights . just mark it so it dont move when its balanced . then pump it up. Using a balancing stand .
finally! someone here speaks the truth!
also the yellow dot on new tires, align that correctly! tire shops don't give a damn about the location of it, then need more weights to counteract a 3 second adjustment before beading it.
What is this balancing stand you speak of and we’re is this yellow dot and it’s purpose? I have one of these machines, I would like to balance cheaply as well
@@adamfreiburger7839 yellow dot on the tire stands for the lightest point on the rubber, align that with the valve stem on the rim (heaviest part) and you might just get lucky enough to need no weights.
Omar T good to know I appreciate the response!
That's a good idea , if it's out you could try repositioning it to see if it helps the balance without adding extra weight.
I could use this because every time I get a flat the tire store is closed.
I've had a couple of Sunday night flats myself
Like the videos. Gonna get one of these and a balancer. No more tire shops!
Very helpful video. I have one of those tire changers but I was doing it ALL wrong. Anyway, with your video I will definitely be able to repair a tire that I had to plug. Walmart would not repair the tire because it was plugged. !? ! But I will do it. Thanks and A+
"stick this in here" thats what she said haha
Spoken like an immature 13year old. 🤦♀️
I just use prybars and WD40 when reinstalling the tire when I use my wheelfuckerupper 3000
I can't 😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Great video!
Thank you. Your videos are always very educative regards
I wish I had a full head of hair like this guy!
Me too.
Me too
Well go see Dr. Beasley hair transplant expert. It'll be a little more than that $39 tire&wheel ruining machine though and hopefully he doesn't wreck your hair as bad as that tire machine wrecked those wheels.
Always "the soapy water" >
Excellent video man. Thank you very much.
Great video. I use this on winter wheels only. No problems. Also. My father is a welder and he beefed the beed breaker big time
Very good review for a crappy tool. I'd only use that on steel rims..
I change tires for a living. Couldnt help but laugh at this. lol
Cee Emm must not be much of a living
Thanks for the video,it gives me ideas how to get the job done! Lol
Hey it works. I’m buying one. I hate waiting for a simple tire swap. Well done on the video
@fartpoobox ohyeah how about you don't shit on what he does for a living. I bet you needed a tire changed before and someone like him took care of you.
@fartpoobox ohyeah Agreed. You're both assholes lol
I appreciate this video, Good job!
Changed thousands of tires on of these Harbor freight tire changers. First off, it's easier if you use a dead blow to tap the bead breaker closer into the rim. Second, those tire bars they provide will tear up beads quick as hell, it's better to get a good rounded edge one, third the arm with the bead breaker on it will eventually bend so it's good to weld in a gusset and chop off the actual bead breaker and put on good angle iron. And of you do it right to pit the tire back on you almost never need the bar until the very end. Cheap tool that will work excellent with modifying, but a rim clamp from Eastwood is much better investment if you do tires enough.
Remember when Tom Hanks removes a tooth with that ice skate? Same cringe.
Cringe is the only vocabulary people have these days, they should look back a year ago and feel like a fool for not saying it rampantly as you did.
Yeah that hurt
@@nikrbawker ok old man
Buuuuuuuurrrrrrnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!
@@nikrbawker using a word a single time is hardly "rampantly"
I bought this probably more than a year ago and it is crap. Only use it on steel rims that you do not care about. This tire changer will scratch everything. The bead breaker is almost useless and if you have a tire that has a lower aspect ratio than 65, you can forget trying to remove the tire from the rim. Thumbs down on this Harbor Freight Item.
+optimistichorizon I use this in my garage business and have done over 1000 tires with it. Once you get a rhythm its pretty good. I boxed the bead breaker so it don't flex. Takes me an hour to do a set of 4
+Toolie35 thanks for the useful info
You have a business and you spend an HOUR mounting and dismounting tires? that's a huge waste of time. Machines save a lot of labor if what you're saying is true.
I do crown vic tires all the time. 235 55 17 with this tool. Yeah it's slow, but if you go easy and right, it's a money saver for someone like me who can't afford a few thousand dollar Tire machine.
How much is your labor worth? How many tires do you do in a day? Week? Month? You should calculate out the value of your time and labor and see if it's worth upgrading to a better machine. I've seen older tire dismount machines that could be had for a few hundred dollars. You don't have to get the most expensive tire dismount machine with plastic grips so they don't scratch aluminum rims but you certainly can get one that is electrically powered so that you're not rotating the wheel/tire manually. Halving the time your spend dismounting is a big money saver.
awesome video. Learnt a lot
#Ok? Great review @Ratchets And Wrenches! Thumbs up!!
It’s almost worth just spending the money for a shop to do it after seeing all the effort and scratching to the rims
possibly but if you are a long drive away from a shop or you are doing a restoration and need to remove some tires from a set of old wheels it is just as great.
Just used mine 2day for the first time worked perfect.
RIP wheel
Great video as always.
Thanks man, great video.
this looks painful. just imagine scratching the s**t out of your nice wheels.
sure makes me appreciate my Hunter tire remover in garage...
Hey man. Thanks. This really helped out a lot. Thanks again Playa.
one of the better explanations of each step of the process.
I want to cry, poor rims :'(
***** No rims where hurt in the making of this video. The one you see was already doa.
So you fought and struggled to put a brand new tire on a wheel with a piece of junk tire changer because your wheel was destroyed? Huh, I guess that makes sense.
Ashley Marney - at least he had a go and shared the experience. Chill dude.
great for farm equipment but nothing else. I might as well use a Sledge Hammer and a crow bar
How big of a wheel/tire can you do with this thing?
🤣
If I may add a couple of things that may help not to take away from the video it was spot on but I have found when I'm using the bead breaker I try not to place the tire to close the center pole. I place the tire so the bead breaker comes down at an outward angle and not straight up and down, this will drive the tool between the bead on the tire and the rim preventing the bead breaker from popping out on to the sidewall of the tire.
Also when you removed the back side of the tire you rotated the breaker bar counter clockwise this put you at risk of loosening the wheel hold down. Always work in the clockwise direction.
I don't mean to impose I hope this helps.
Good video thank you.
Great video. Big thanks great help.
reminds me of the movie cast away. where tom hanks tries to light a fire in the island. lol
Good way to totaly destroy my rims..
I was able to change my girlfriend's alloy wheels/tires with no damage.
ANTHONY Blake yes, well I got a little red paint on them taking the tire off, but ok, the thing was, I could not get the HF tool to catch the tire to install it.
I had to use tire irons and pry bars to install the tire.
Yeah, they really need a better Dismount and install tool something like the no Mar bar I made a No Mar Bar my dad is supposed to be just for motorcycle tires
+anthony diodati
The trick may be to keep the mounting bar at a high angle so it hooks sufficiently on the rim edge, and angles the tire bead in towards the inside of the rim. And most important, get a good tire lube like RUGlyde, using it liberally. That makes a world of difference compared to trying to do it dry.
Thank you sir, I will try that next time.
I'd wrap the "anchor" bit (that holds the tire in place) with electrical tape, if I cared about the rims.
best way to not scratch or damage the rim edge is simply to turn the rim upside down with the face pointing downwards. Just cut a hole in a rubber mat and place it on the top surface of the harbor freight tire changer. When working on the backside it doesn't matter if you get some minor scratches
Good video thanks for reviewing this tool
use soapy water to break the bead and apply repetively the force to permit the soapy water to penetrate the bead, the job is much easyer this way
OMGosh! This was painful to watch. Put the outside of the rim FACE DOWN!! This way the scratches & abuse will never be seen!!
John Logan did you ever try changing a tire that way?
Quick and to the point. I like that.
Great demo
That poor rim. Good demo though, thanks.
A 40 dollar rim wrecker.
I could see this being handy for yard tires and steel rimed trailer tires. Maybe glue a piece of pvc to the end of the tire iron to help it not scratch so bad. Good video
Great job on the video, thanks.