HF tire changer

[chopped]

I was wondering if anyone has this
Portable Tire Changer
And if they were able to use the long pie tool bar it comes with. I find the end is too thick to do much with So I need using spoons. even though the 'machine' is a good buy ..

 

[milkman]

I was looking at that from another thread, looks simple and will work for the non aluminum wheels I have. I got a gift card for HF and now I have an excuse to go by there and see if they have them in the store. I used a similar mechanical tire changer back in the '60s and they worked really well. I think this one will work ok if it is made strong enough. Great price.

 

[bjr]

There is another tire removal bar called "No Mar" they make other tire tools that are plastic lined to protect custom wheels that might work better. The bar that comes with the HF takes a little getting used to and extra tire spoons really help. I have collected almost a dozen different tire spoon/bars to facilatate tire work. One of the biggest helps for me is Murhpys tire mounting compound (tire soap). Lubricate and lubricate some more this is the biggest tire tip I know of. I know HF calls there tire machine Portable, but, in the instructions item "1" says to solidly mount tool. I mounted mine on a 4' x 4' x 1/2" steel plate. Other people have drill and mounted to cement floor with 5/8" bolts. You put serious tork on the thing wrestleing tires on and off, so, mount to something solid, you'll be glad you did. Air pressure guage;stem installer tool; core removal tool; tire patches with fresh cement and stitcher wheel;air buffer with proper wheel and last but not least a decent aircompressor. The HF static tire balancer works pretty good also. I'm a big Craigslist tire guy and keep family on decent tires on the cheap, I just don't get the road hazard warranty doin' it myself. bjr

 

[dfkrug]

And if they were able to use the long pie tool bar it comes with. I find the end is too thick to do much with So I need using spoons. even though the 'machine' is a good buy ..

Mine cost only $34 years ago, on sale. Don't forget some of those
excellent HF tire irons for only $6 (photo). The bar that comes with
the HF changer works to mount (one end) or dismount (the other end)
once you have things started.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/151905-mounting-dismounting-your-own-tractor.html

 

[radioman]

I have one and I love it. I have it setup so I have anchor bolts in cement floor and can unbolt it and put away when not in use. I used it on car tires to my kubota tires. The only thing that doesnt work is the the small lawn tractor tires as the hole is too small, I'd have to fabricate something to use a small spindle.

 

[Soundguy]

I got one 2 weeks ago and love it. I use both ends.. just takes getting used to. i also have a couple tire irons to help.. and used those to do tires before I had the machine.

vegitable soap based rubber lube works wonders making stuff slip on and off easier.. especially de beading the tire from the rim.

a valve fishing tool helps too.

as someone said they make a dismount bar for aluminum rims.

mine was 50$ - a 20% coupon..

soundguy

 

[Jim Thompson]

I have one and I love it. I have it setup so I have anchor bolts in cement floor and can unbolt it and put away when not in use. I used it on car tires to my kubota tires. The only thing that doesnt work is the the small lawn tractor tires as the hole is too small, I'd have to fabricate something to use a small spindle.

They also offer a smaller, bench mounted tire changer for the riding mower tires too. I have both. They can be a pain, but they get the job done.:thumbsup:

Jim

 

[Skyco]

I've used mine for motorcycle tires, atv tires and even 16" trailer tires. I lag bolt it to the deck when I need to use it. RuGlyde is a proper rubber lube that makes it relatively easy...I don't use homemade lubes as they can cause a tire to slip on a rim.

BTW the ATV tires are the hardest I've ever changed...the dual bead to keep the low pressure tire from popping inward under use can be a real struggle...but it can be done...pant-pant-pant

 

[Starks]

BTW the ATV tires are the hardest I've ever changed...the dual bead to keep the low pressure tire from popping inward under use can be a real struggle...but it can be done...pant-pant-pant

The first time I did a set of ATV tires on mine....was the last! :thumbsup:

 

[texasjohn]

I got one.
Found it almost impossible to use the provided bar, it bent.... have tire lube even....stopped using it...mounted it to concrete base. Clearly a requirement.