Tire changing

[Mildew]

It's finally time for a new tire after 20 sumthing thousand miles. I was wondering if anyone ever used on of these tractor supply changers.http://www.tractorsupply.com/vehicle-maintenance-accessories/tires/vehicle-tire-repair/portable-tire-changer-1000142 If so, do they work pretty good.

[Thunderbolt]

they must have bought from the same Chinese company.  I have the motorcycle adaptor that goes with it too.  It is not the best setup, but does work.  You need to put leather or plastic on the three metal pieces that grab the rim on the adaptor to keep from damaging the rim.  The best feature about the part you pictured is that it will break the bead easily.

[Mildew]

they must have bought from the same Chinese company.  I have the motorcycle adaptor that goes with it too.  It is not the best setup, but does work.  You need to put leather or plastic on the three metal pieces that grab the rim on the adaptor to keep from damaging the rim.  The best feature about the part you pictured is that it will break the bead easily.

priciate it! I bare knuckled it last time with some help of a vice, screwdrivers and soap. lol.. I'll stop by the local store today and get one. Thanks for the rim scratching tip.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Go to a junk yard and get a 14 inch rim alittle garden hose around the top and you're in business. I've got maybe $30.00 in it thats counting two new tire tools ( spoons ) from Northern Equipment.

[DFragn]

I had that very same changer.
I bolted it to the garage floor and it worked just OK the first 2 tires. When it was time again I bought E3's and their tougher beads snapped the welds and twisted the upper half off. I use tire lubricant from Napa. It's slicker then my homemade concoction.

The MC adapter and upper welded tube went in the trash. Now it's just a glorified bead breaker and I use hand tire tools on everything now, including E3's and car tires. Hand tire tools do work very well as long as you take small bites. I did scratch my rim a few times in the beginning. I can now do it scratch free.

Someday I plan on one of these:
http://www.nomartirechanger.com/

[Mildew]

Thanks for the replies and the pics. Very helpful. I may get the buzz box out and weld something together.