Harbor freight Tire changer done right

Harbor Freight Tire Changer. Works excellent!

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• changer

[livetoridemyxlh]

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.

[wingerrrrrrrrr]

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. :)

[pabstman57]

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]

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

[verdemanthe1]

what the fuck ever ive never had one go on that easy

[CoolasIce2]

Great vid. What's the purpose of the C clamp?

[TheFucYeah]

hi, will this tire changer work with those perfomace rims? will it scratch them? thanks... and nice video!!!

[PavelPeregudov]

get a better camera

[DougPlucker]

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!

[mrwiggles2]

c-clamp is a good idea.

[seizetheweakened]

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!