Using the bead breaker, place a rubber pad from a cut up tire on top of the raised retainer to protect from scratching (use a reciprocating saw to cut tire up, pads are great for all sorts of things like jack pads also)
Try cutting up an old water hose, slitting it up the middle to place over the rim to protect it from scratching. Cheap vinyl tubes would probably be best as they're more slippery than good rubber hoses, so cheap is better in both respects. :)
I had one of these, after a couple uses the weld broke.I welded it better than they did and it worked great after that. wet the bead with some water and dish soap and it will make a big difference
Great video tutorial on using the HF tire changer. As others have mentioned, maybe a wee bit more light to see the bead breaking better, and keeping the bar in frame while describing its tip.
not bad. A couple pointers though- remove the valve core while the wheel is still loose. 2- you do NOT need to tighten that top screw thingy- finger tight is okay (the slot is there to loosen it) 3- Get REAL tire lube from NAPA. 4- what's up with the c-clamp? If your technique is right (and bead is properly lubed) you won't need to screw with that. Finally it's good to over-inflate the tire at first just to ensure the bead is seated all the way. cheers!
Dude, you are the man!!! I was having a problem mounting a really tight tire with my harbor freight tire changer. I used your tip about the C clamps and got the tire right on. Thanks alot.
the hardest part really is breaking the bead. Some break easily; some take a little effort. If you're having trouble breaking the bead work on one section, then turn the entire a bit and work on that section. Work your way around the tire -- it will break sooner or later. The block, and remember: use on aluminum rims only if you don't care about scratching the rims.
Nice, although a bit dark. Some people mount the changer to a pallet so it's movable. Mine's similar, on a three or four-foot square I cut from a 2" thick door I was throwing away.
Using the bead breaker, place a rubber pad from a cut up tire on top of the raised retainer to protect from scratching (use a reciprocating saw to cut tire up, pads are great for all sorts of things like jack pads also)
Try cutting up an old water hose, slitting it up the middle to place over the rim to protect it from scratching. Cheap vinyl tubes would probably be best as they're more slippery than good rubber hoses, so cheap is better in both respects. :)
wingerrrrrrrrr 5 months ago
I had one of these, after a couple uses the weld broke.I welded it better than they did and it worked great after that. wet the bead with some water and dish soap and it will make a big difference
pabstman57 1 year ago
I had one of these, after a couple uses the weld broke.I welded it better than they did and it worked great after that
pabstman57 1 year ago
what the fuck ever ive never had one go on that easy
verdemanthe1 1 year ago
Great vid. What's the purpose of the C clamp?
CoolasIce2 1 year ago
hi, will this tire changer work with those perfomace rims? will it scratch them? thanks... and nice video!!!
TheFucYeah 1 year ago
get a better camera
PavelPeregudov 1 year ago
Great video tutorial on using the HF tire changer. As others have mentioned, maybe a wee bit more light to see the bead breaking better, and keeping the bar in frame while describing its tip.
Thanks for posting!
DougPlucker 1 year ago
c-clamp is a good idea.
mrwiggles2 1 year ago
not bad. A couple pointers though- remove the valve core while the wheel is still loose. 2- you do NOT need to tighten that top screw thingy- finger tight is okay (the slot is there to loosen it) 3- Get REAL tire lube from NAPA. 4- what's up with the c-clamp? If your technique is right (and bead is properly lubed) you won't need to screw with that. Finally it's good to over-inflate the tire at first just to ensure the bead is seated all the way. cheers!
seizetheweakened 1 year ago
Dude, you are the man!!! I was having a problem mounting a really tight tire with my harbor freight tire changer. I used your tip about the C clamps and got the tire right on. Thanks alot.
AJzProductionz24 1 year ago
Night shift?
jujutube123 2 years ago
Would this changer work on 15X10" wheels, or 17X10" wheels with 26-28" diameter drag slicks?
MRfnE 2 years ago
great video, but maybe consider redoing it with more light. thanks!
fifh89 2 years ago
+1 This is an excellent video but it needs allot more light. Also make sure that the tip of the bar is on camera when you are showing it.
shadowdog500 2 years ago
the hardest part really is breaking the bead. Some break easily; some take a little effort. If you're having trouble breaking the bead work on one section, then turn the entire a bit and work on that section. Work your way around the tire -- it will break sooner or later. The block, and remember: use on aluminum rims only if you don't care about scratching the rims.
livetoridemyxlh 2 years ago
Ok I feel a lot better, I just bought this for my own tires and watched the other video and was about to take it back. Thanks for the video and tips.
ROBSVIEWS23 2 years ago
Nice, although a bit dark. Some people mount the changer to a pallet so it's movable. Mine's similar, on a three or four-foot square I cut from a 2" thick door I was throwing away.
WesSeid 3 years ago