KC9KAS 4,744 #1 Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) As promised, I have some photos of my new tire changer in action....Actually still shots as I couldn't video and work on the tire at the same time. 1st let me say I have been looking for a changer for some time, but wanted something with the 3 jaws like this one has. I did have a little trouble keeping the wheel solid and not rotate when I removed the tire. I was afraid to really crank down on the clamping mechanism as I didn't want to bend the wheel or break the thing the very 1st tire. I used a vise grip on the wheel solid against one of the jaws and that kept the wheel from spinning. Any way, this was probably the easiest tire I have ever broke down, and removed, then remounted. I am sure it will get easier as I use it and also mount it on something a little more solid. Enough rambling, so here are the pictures! Edited April 25, 2014 by KC9KAS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,176 #2 Posted April 24, 2014 Keeping the tire/rim from spinning is the weak point on the HF version - at least to me, but Ive always had pretty good luck just using spoons/hammer to remove the tire. My problem was always just getting the bead broke and the HF unit does that real well. I mounted mine on a common pallet/skid really thinking I'd have to get something sturdier, but I think Im just gonna leave it,works pretty good. That is a nice looking tool.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #3 Posted April 24, 2014 I'm thinking I might mount this on a 2 x 10 maybe 6' long. Drive my truck onto the board to hold it in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #4 Posted April 24, 2014 great pics thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #5 Posted April 25, 2014 Thats cool . ilke it alot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #6 Posted April 25, 2014 Is that a harbor freight tire changer ? It looks different than the ones I've seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #7 Posted April 26, 2014 No, it is not a HF item. It came from Greg Smith Equipment in Indianapolis Indiana. They have stores in 5-6 other states/cities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
