Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

Manual tyre changers

Started by _Pete_ , May 18 2006 05:27 PM

Please log in to reply

10 replies to this topic

#1 _Pete_

Guests

Posted 18 May 2006 - 05:27 PM

G'day Guys, Just curious if anyone has used/has some feedback on these types of manual tyre changers.

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.

Posted Image

Opinions please

Back to top

#2 Toranamat69

Forum R&D Officer

Members
2,117 posts

Location:Brisbane
Joined: 07-November 05

Posted 18 May 2006 - 05:48 PM

I used one similar many many years ago and talk about a bitch to break the bead - especially on tires that have been on the rim for ages.

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@

Back to top

#3 _vngmh_

Guests

Posted 18 May 2006 - 07:13 PM

i and helped a guy at tafe today manually changing tyers, and i reccon he was just as quick if not quicker then with the tyer changing machine, it may be an old machine but he was only using 2 tyer leavers and an old school bead breaker(slide hammer type)

just shows u that a little bit of know how and tecqnique can beat technology

Back to top

#4 _Pete_

Guests

Posted 18 May 2006 - 07:42 PM

Theyre normally priced around $70-100 on ebay then around $20 postage, I've got a heap of mini rims i need to get stripped off and if im paying $10+ per rim then an investment in one of these machines might not be a bad idea

Back to top

#5 _CHOPPER_

Guests

Posted 18 May 2006 - 08:47 PM

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

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.

Back to top

#6 shanegtr

Forum Fixture

Members
533 posts

Name:Shane
Location:Tom Price, Pilbara WA
Car:LJ 2 door
Joined: 10-November 05

View Garage

Posted 18 May 2006 - 09:38 PM

Chopper, does the melco bar have the little foot that runs around the rim and pops the tyre bead off the rim?

Back to top

#7 _CHOPPER_

Guests

Posted 18 May 2006 - 09:49 PM

It's basically an "L" shaped bar. You belt the shit out of it with a 10 pound hammer.

Back to top

#8 _Pete_

Guests

Posted 19 May 2006 - 02:14 PM

I dont mind bolting it down to the concrete thats not so much an issue, I'm not sure I'd enjoy swinging 10lb hammers at rubber close to my feet while trying to hang onto a 10lb bead breaker even with steel caps on, I know I'd end up doing some kind of damage to myself :rockon:

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!!.

Back to top

#9 _Oldn64_

Guests

Posted 19 May 2006 - 06:26 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!!.

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....

Cheers

Back to top

#10 smeer

Forum Fixture

Members
1,526 posts

Location:Adelaide
Car:1970 LC 4-door
Joined: 07-November 05

Posted 19 May 2006 - 06:33 PM

You'd be hard pressed in any industry for workers to allow public use of tools to people they don't know personally. Workplace liability etc etc.

Back to top

#11 _Pete_

Guests

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 :spoton: