HF tire changer

[Soundguy]

bent the rod? perhaps they have re designed it. I have a set of spoons from napa and TSC.. they flex when I use them.. the HF rod is pipe and doesn't even flex in use. jsut did a set of tires last weekend with it... maybee redesigned?

soundguy

 

[radioman]

bent the rod? perhaps they have re designed it. I have a set of spoons from napa and TSC.. they flex when I use them.. the HF rod is pipe and doesn't even flex in use. jsut did a set of tires last weekend with it... maybee redesigned?

soundguy

BENT?! I find it hard to beleive too. Maybe you are referring the the bead breaker arms ? They are a little flimsy . A scrap piece of metal welded on or bolted on will take care of that. The HF spoon bar is pretty HD and I don't see how you can bend it.

 

[radioman]

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

Not sure if I want the bench model. I would prefer an attachment piece likee they have for the motorcycle. Has anyone used the motorcycle attachment and whats pro/cons ?

 

[dfkrug]

Has anyone used the motorcycle attachment and whats pro/cons ?

I have not used the M/C adapter. Many M/C wheels have only a 5/8"
axle, so it would have to fit that. For M/Cs, I have always used small
aluminum manual tire "irons" to avoid marring the rims.

 

[texasjohn]

yep, bent the bar. did it on 16 inch trailer/pickup tires/rims....
yep, the bead breaker is flimsy...those arms/bars on it bent as well. this has been discussed on another thread

glad y'all have found it useful for your needs...

Yes, I'd recommend having an additional two tire spoons and a buddy to help with the tire, along with slippy goo to help things along...

YES...am embarrassed to admit I DID read the instructions ... however it didn't help

 

[Soundguy]

wow, and I've been using it to break down really stuck tractor tires too.

happy as a clam with mine.. way glad I got it.

maybee they have beefed it up recently.

I came nowhere close to damaging the bead breaker and i was hanging on the end of the rod bouncing up and down on it for a while on them dern stuck tube style beads.

soundguy

 

[mrpoppy58]

I bought one from T.S.C. and I really like It.
Poppy

 

[Soundguy]

are they carrying them now? none of the 4 stores around me carry them. got a link or a part number? I'd like to see if they use the same model or a different one.

soundguy

 

[mrpoppy58]

Soundguy,
I got Mine from the T.S.C. store in Pikeville Ky. The catalog no. is1000142. I hope this helps. P.S. You have been a great help to Me with My 8n. Thank You
Poppy

 

[drizler]

A friend of mine got one a couple months ago. For the money it's super. surprisingly the thing works darned well as long as you don't expect the speed of a commercial rig. Still we popped the goodyear tires off my trailer that had been on there since 90 pretty easily even though one needed the help of the backhoe since it was there and handy. Mounting was a snap . With the outrageous prices they charge to mount tires the last couple years this thing is very handy. He did slightly shape the egdes of the spoons smoother with a grinder so they worked better, just a tad rough. His is just mounted on a pallet currently and amazingly still works decently. This is definitely one of HF's better deals and the quality of everything including the welds is decent. :thumbsup: