randyp Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I buy lots of stuff from Northern Tool and Equipment, they send me lots of catalogs. I keep seeing ad for E-Z way tire changer. It says you can break bead from both sides without turning tire over. It show pic of 2 tire tools, one looks kinda hinged. Cost is 289.00. Anybody on here ever used one or have any input? I dont wanna pay that much to test something. I didnt think there was anything e-z way bout breaking a truck tire down. Anybody familiar with this apparatus? thank you,,,randypee Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Tire shop near me has a similar set up, I do know its only for tubeless tires. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Seen a tire shop use them. Seems to work great to break it down.Still need lots of lube and grunt to put it back thoughHows that air compressor working? looking at maybe getting one Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Yeah Paul, I think ad said that also. It shows tire on ground, and guy standing on it with a hinged long bar and shows another bar to come with it, kinda duck billed on end. says to work on all tires up to 24.5 tubeless. Wish they would show a video on it or sumpin. randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Seen a tire shop use them. Seems to work great to break it down.Still need lots of lube and grunt to put it back thoughHows that air compressor working? looking at maybe getting oneThat air compressor is doing outstanding Hat! It starts first pull, runs smooth and quiet, I like the hell out of it. I am giving it a good workout too, dont know how I did without it. It was 799.00 with free shipping. Highly recomend it,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 It is hard to beat Honda engines! randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Yeah Paul, I think ad said that also. It shows tire on ground, and guy standing on it with a hinged long bar and shows another bar to come with it, kinda duck billed on end. says to work on all tires up to 24.5 tubeless. Wish they would show a video on it or sumpin. randypHere you go,my wife found it! Paul 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Paul,,,you just aint nuttin but handy! Thanks and thank your wife for me! Excellent! randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Nah, just lazy, I look for the least strain to do something, course I'm also a tool addict. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 I think Im gonna have to have one of those! randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 "Here you go,my wife found it! Paul"Said it when she found you the R and I'll say it again, She's a keeper! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 If I get that tire tool for Christmas she will get a week of pampering.... Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 If I get that tire tool for Christmas she will get a week of pampering.... PaulEver priced ESCO stuff? Be sitting down, it is good, but can be expensive. Doesn't quite work 100% like the videos show always neither. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Well according to the video Rob, If i buy it, the guy with the hardhat will come change the tire for me, either that or am gonna have to call my attorney,,,LOL The one at Northern Tool isnt esco, looks bout same, but all 3 tools are 289.00. gonna study on it a while. randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Well according to the video Rob, If i buy it, the guy with the hardhat will come change the tire for me, either that or am gonna have to call my attorney,,,LOL The one at Northern Tool isnt esco, looks bout same, but all 3 tools are 289.00. gonna study on it a while. randyp All of the tire busters around here have those, most aren't used much. I've never asked but there has to be a reason for the preference of the tire hammer over this but I don't know why. I'll have to remember to ask. Not to be critical but I enjoyed seeing just how flexible that tire was he was working with. I've busted a lot of tires in my short lifetime and none that are a year old are anywhere near that flexible and jump off the rim as demonstrated. Of course if my gorilla would ever come home, that wouldn't be a problem. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 All of the tire busters around here have those, most aren't used much. I've never asked but there has to be a reason for the preference of the tire hammer over this but I don't know why. I'll have to remember to ask. Not to be critical but I enjoyed seeing just how flexible that tire was he was working with. I've busted a lot of tires in my short lifetime and none that are a year old are anywhere near that flexible and jump off the rim as demonstrated. Of course if my gorilla would ever come home, that wouldn't be a problem. RobYes, I thought tire was rather unusually limp and flexible, kinda like me after a session with your gorilla,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Ever priced ESCO stuff? Be sitting down, it is good, but can be expensive. Doesn't quite work 100% like the videos show always neither.Robwe used a air bead buster in the earrly 70,s it would roll the tire,and dig into the bead both sides with these big wheels,,,it wasnt portable,or fast by any means,,but it worked real well on rusted rims,,,but the hammers were usually allot faster,,as long as they werent too rusted,,and of coarse when they domonstrate is using a brand new tire,,and rim.lol.they never work so easy for me.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Randy, Just use the thumb on your excavator to break the beads. Works fine, but you need to be real careful on aluminum wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I watched the tire guys do my B earlier this fall. Had this gimzo thing that was effortless and had the tires off in just moments. It wasn't the Esco version. Single tool, popped bead, knocked it loose, flip the tire and it pulls tire off the rim. Wayy too easy.With all the fighting I did Thursday night doing my pickup tires by hand............sure wished I had something like it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 They use a similar tool at work, just looks a little different. I'll try to find out what brand it is and where they got it. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Randy, Just use the thumb on your excavator to break the beads. Works fine, but you need to be real careful on aluminum wheels.I did that on a backhoe tire David, worked pretty good. I dont own any aluminum or shiny or fancy wheels, too poor. randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I did that on a backhoe tire David, worked pretty good. I dont own any aluminum or shiny or fancy wheels, too poor. randypWal Mart has a shiny wheel conversion kit in Brite Silver in the Krylon sectrion. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Nah,,,most of the time mine are covered in pond sludge, cow doodoo, and other stinky things. It would be like putting lipstick on a pig,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Thats pretty awesome! Gonna get me one of them fancy tools.Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-93907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Nah,,,most of the time mine are covered in pond sludge, cow doodoo, and other stinky things. It would be like putting lipstick on a pig,,,,randypMight look good, I put a tube sock on my grandsons snake....helped it's looks in my eyes... Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22060-truck-tire-changer/#findComment-94005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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