Manual tyre changers
#1 _Pete_
Posted 18 May 2006 - 05:27 PM
I've got a couple of stacks of different steel rims that I need to strip the tyres off here and I thought given the relative cheapness of these tools that one in the shed would come in handy if they were any good. Can anyone give me an idea on what they're like. I'd only be removing tyres not fitting them up as I'd need them balanced anyway.
Here's a pic of the ones for sale on Ebay, If anyone can give me a rundown on how to use one and if they're worth buying, I know its not that expensive to have tyres stripped off rims but it can be a pain to find the time to get organised and they are usuable then the purchase price wouldn't be that bad.
Opinions please
#2
Posted 18 May 2006 - 05:48 PM
I would take your tires to a tire place and/or keep an eye out for a s/h hydraulic or air powered one.
If you are persistant, they will do the job though. What do they go for??
If they are cheap, it can't hurt to have around.
M@
#3 _vngmh_
Posted 18 May 2006 - 07:13 PM
just shows u that a little bit of know how and tecqnique can beat technology
#4 _Pete_
Posted 18 May 2006 - 07:42 PM
#5 _CHOPPER_
Posted 18 May 2006 - 08:47 PM
I spent 21 years in the tyre industry, so I can guide you to what works and what doesn't. As far as the one in the link goes, don't buy it unless you intend on permanently bolting it to a concrete floor. It's the only way the bead breaker will work. If you want to remove tyres yourself, go to a place that changes truck tyres and ask to buy a new Melco bar. Then ask them how to use it. Make sure you have a similar size hammer to the ones they use, other wise you will never break the beads. Once the beads have been broken, use rubber grease as a lubricant to help remove the tyres. Don't buy cheap tyre levers, as the bend and break very easily.Here's a pic of the ones for sale on Ebay, If anyone can give me a rundown on how to use one and if they're worth buying, I know its not that expensive to have tyres stripped off rims but it can be a pain to find the time to get organised and they are usuable then the purchase price wouldn't be that bad.
Opinions please
#6
Posted 18 May 2006 - 09:38 PM
#7 _CHOPPER_
Posted 18 May 2006 - 09:49 PM
#8 _Pete_
Posted 19 May 2006 - 02:14 PM
Maybe I should just get my shit organised and butter up our tyre guy and see if i can just use his machine for a half-hour on a friday arvo, would at least give the guys there some entertainment for the afternoon watching me trying to pull tyres off!!.
#9 _Oldn64_
Posted 19 May 2006 - 06:26 PM
That would be an excellent idea. You need to weight up how often you will use such a tool. besides if you are lucky you could charge tickets for said entertainment and thus actually get paid to remove your own tyres....Maybe I should just get my shit organised and butter up our tyre guy and see if i can just use his machine for a half-hour on a friday arvo, would at least give the guys there some entertainment for the afternoon watching me trying to pull tyres off!!.
Cheers
#10
Posted 19 May 2006 - 06:33 PM
#11 _Pete_
Posted 19 May 2006 - 08:30 PM
You'd be hard pressed in any industry for workers to allow public use of tools to people they don't know personally
This isnt too much of an issue, We work with them on a daily basis, I've even repaired his personal car, He's just a bit of a grumpy old bugger, I'm sure I can sweet talk him into letting me use it and I know the other boys working there will be on hand to heap sh** on me while I do it. Not that it worries me because as anyone knows in a workshop environment there's always room for payback
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