Easy and safe way to break a tire bead
2016 ж. 8 Қаз.
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Use just two common garage tools to unseat even the most stubborn tire beads. Seriously easy, and won't damage your wheel !
People have asked why I went through so much trouble to just save $22 per tire mounting. Simply, it is because the shop workers don't use care while installing. They had previously scratched my hubcaps and wheels, lost custom valve caps, and incorrectly balanced new tires. By mounting the tires ourselves, we'll save some money and make sure the job gets done right.
Dear sir, my friend and I found your 6 year old video. My friend was a bit skeptic, as we were working with a motorcycle wheel / tire and inner tube. I agree, the worst time to get a flat tire is when you don’t have the tools to fix it so your video was a great help. I hope you are still around today to receive our gratitude. Thank you.
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@@Billy-vh7ne Or G clamp if tyre is narrow enough
I have run over each side of a tire with a vehicle and used a sledge hammer to break the bead loose and provided hours of entertainment for my neighbors but after watching this, and it's so simple, I'll be using this method forever. Thanks!!! My neighbors will have to find someone else to watch!!!!!!
Me too but now I just take the front loader on the tractor
😂 I just broke down 12 tires like that 😅 Then I found this video
Just tried it, worked perfectly!! Changing all four tire pressure sensors. What a time saving hack👍
Just so you know even 4+ years later this is super helpful. Thank you.
Right, Gary. A good idea doesn't have an expiration date.
Worked on tires for 5 yrs and gotta say thats a good way change a tire when your on a budget.. I appreciate the knowledge
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until you damage a sidewall and have to buy a new tire .
@@hops4656 i don't . but i did work tires for 6 years so i know a thing or two about it .
I am blown away at how well this works. I just used this method thinking it would not work for a low profile tire....but it worked flawlessly. The tire wheel combo I just did is 235/40 18. Zero damage to my wheel and I was able to break both beads. I used 2 ratchet straps and my 3 ton floor jack. I had to stand on my wheel while I pumped the jack, but eventually the bead popped.
Don't you low profile driver just mount curb and instantly deflate your tyres.. no need to even use a jack or remove from car.
That’s whatsup! I’m looking into doing exact same tires for my bmw but 17”. Need to remove old junk tires, refinish it and get new tires. Tire shop trying to charge me extra. This is so helpful! Question, can you reinstall with similar method?
Shiiiiiiiiiiiittttttt, I have been in the automotive field for 13 years, and I've never seen anybody do that!! Thanks for showing us that, awesome technique!!
Your method is Absolute Genius!!!! Compared to my method, I have to remove all 4 tires and set aside. Then I invite my ex-wife over (which is an uncomfortable experience in and of itself) and I bet her for a "boba tea" that she is not able to sit and deflate all 4 tires in less than two minutes. Voila - done! Your method saves me $5 and not dependant on ex-wife's schedule.
This comment made me laugh like a baby 😅
Nice comment. D oes she freelance .. and c a n she do a harley spoke rim without bend or scra tch the rim i pay extra
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My Son puts his knees on the tire and his hands on the sides………and pushes hard and the bead pops……….
😂😂😂😂 this was very funny.
Just used this to change two TPMS sensors on my wifes car, worked great! Just keep peeking underneath to make sure you don't accidentally get on the rim, my tire shifted a little and the jack got on the rim. Had to reposition and it worked great. Such a time saver. Thanks!
Thank you, had a very stubborn tire sitting for years flat in the dirt. You are amazing! God Bless, William
thank you very much for your help...I was really struggling with breaking the bead off my tires... but not anymore!... I just wanted you to know that I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video!
The best and easiest way I've seen yet. The only thing that I would add is a 2 × 4 inbetween the Jack and the tire to make sure I dont damage the side wall. I used it to change my tpms sensors.
Absolutely great money saving advice.
Thank you a thousand times. breaking the bead on my motorcycle tire was proving to be a nightmare. Your method was so easy, it's ridiculous.
Just use the side stand to break the bead.
Just used this method to break the bead on a rather heavy Goodyear Endurance ST235/80R16 load range E spare trailer tire in order to replace the crappy rubber valve stem with a bolt on high pressure steel one. Worked perfectly. So easy and no damage what-so-ever to the rim. Thanks for sharing this.
Great video! Very thoughtfully explained, and cleanly shot for the most part. Thank you!
Genius lateral thinking! I just filed that under 'stuff I wish I'd thought of'.
Im a old woman and i knew that thats why i had a husband for to do this shit
Simple and brilliant, not used this method before as I just drive over them with my van, but will give it a try next time, Thanks
The van truck is better & a lot faster.
never thought of this, for changing ATV Tires, Thank You!
To set a bead after removal, put a ratchet strap all the way around your tire in the center then start tightening, it will force the center down and the sides out, then start filling with air, once it starts filling, ie not leaking air, release the strap and fill until both beads are set, common trail fix for 4x4's in the woods
also, remove the valve core (very important) squirt some butane in, and flick your Bic. After the smoke clears, replace the valve core and inflate. Removing the valve core gives you pressure relief to both directions. Too much pressure when setting the bead, and tire can explode. When the combustion gasses cool, the tire can be pushed right back off the bead.
Thank you! I was using the car as a counter weight and the car started to tip from uneven pressure and that method was just WAY TO UNSAFE. This is a wonderful method with virtually no harm that can be done to your person.
Many thanks! Husband fought tires for hours trying to get them off the rim. He watched your video, tried your method, and it worked like a charm! Instant success! Kudos! : )
Outstanding tip ! Thank you. Getting ready to dismount 5 , 40 inch tires and was considering taking them to have it done. Your technique makes me fell that won’t be necessary.
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I had a really stubborn old MC tire and this trick solved my problem in a few minutes. Great fast and efficient method.
A clear and simple process. Best of all, clearly and succintly explained. Welll done. I've used it already and it works beautifully.
Worked like a charm. Thank you so much for the great idea. I will definitely be sharing this with my friends and family.
I have now watched about 3 other videos on KZhead using the floor jack to break the bead. However your video is the best by a mile. The other folks had to use blocks of wood with tie down straps and stand on the tire at the same time. Yours was the best method. I have several ratchet tie down straps but I hate them with a passion as they always get jammed up.
Most of the time a ratchet strap will get jammed up because too much strap is wrapped around the ratchet. That's a simple mistake that a lot of people make.
@@davidkeeton6716 Thanks for that info
Thanks for the great tip. Used it today to break the bead on a GMC pickup tire so I could replace the TPMS sensor. I had to reposition the jack and break in a second location near the first to get enough room to get the sensor out but even at that it only took 10 minutes. I'd tired the method of using a long board under the truck frame to pry down on the tire but couldn't get enough leverage. Your method is quick and easy.
Just jack up your car/truck high enough to slide a tire underneath a rear tire, slide the tire you need the bead broken on underneath the rear tire with the bead/rim line at the edge of the tire, lower the jack so the weight of the car is now on the bead. Breaks the bead instantly, zero possibility to damage anything becausre it is all rubber on rubber contact.
Just wanted to say thanks. I have big rims on 37s and no one in town would touch them. I needed a valve stem replaced. Worked like a charm!! Thanks!
Oh my god! So simple, and I am a 72 yr old woman! Thank you so much. My tire was a 6 yr old and it still came off so easy and so fast.
I'm happy to hear it saved you a lot of work. Take care !
Great simple DIY method! Thanks for sharing!
Very nice! You've invented the simplest and most practical method here. Thanks. My wife's Jeep is not here for the ramp method, so I looked online to see what I could do myself, with what I have, and found your method. There are so many other methods around the web... I've been using a plank and another car to drive on and break beads for decades, but I don't think that is all that healthy for the construction of any tires you want to reuse. And others have shown various jack/strap methods, but yours takes advantage of the hooks on the strap, and that front axle on the jack... neatly, in a way others don't. Good for you!
Hell yeah! You saved me from buying a cheap tire changer. This method worked first try with minimal effort 👌 thank you for posting this great video!
Thanks for sharing this is just what I was trying to figure out, the idea I had was overcomplicated and that is so simple
That is a great ideal, One day I will remember this and try it out. Thank you for sharing this amazing ideal.
Awesome. Thank you for sharing this technic , I'm gonna give it a shot on 2 ATV tires I need to swap to new tires.
Thank you! It worked on first try. I only needed to change one leaking valve and now its done. Saved me a lot of time driving and some money 😁
I found your video very helpful when breaking a tire bead in my garage during the winter months. However, during the warm months here in the Midwest, I simply jack up one side of the front of my car and side the problematic, DEFLATED tire, laying down, under the still mounted front tire and slowly lower car. This method works great on all types of rims (aluminum too) and I have never had any issues. Start to finish, this takes less than 5 minutes, which includes getting the jack and jacking up my car.
How do you put the tire back to the rim?
@@kelvinxiao9096 - ether, ratchet strap there's lots of ways on YT. Some guys like rope for narrow tires because the strap pulls to wide of a chunk
I'm having trouble following your procedure. Sounds like you are saying to jack up the side with the flat tire. Is this correct? Not putting jack under tire but under the vehicle as you normally would jack up one side of the vehicle.
@@aNuthaRedneck I remove the flat tire and then put jack stands under the frame where this tire was removed. Then I jack up one side of the front of the car (this front side tire must not be flat). Once the car is up in the air, I then slide the flat tire (on its side) under the raised good tire just far enough under the good tire so that when I lower the car, the good tire and the weight of the car comes down on the rubber of the flat tire and break the bead. This method never fails
i remember back in the day using a ford ltd and a bumper jack to break tires down off the rim that was back when cars had real bumpers
Way back when cars had box-section steel frames... Gee, we're old. LOL !
You could still use a tow hitch and bumper jack
I was thinking the same thing during this video, I used a bumper jack several times to remove tires, used a 66 impala 4 door
We did that too. Oh the fun of less tools and enginuity!
@@davidhaines6564 I had a 65 impala
Your video just saved me hours... I just spent 5 hrs running over the sidewalls with my jeep trying to bust the bead on a set of 40s.. my wife said KZhead it babe so I found this and three jack pumps later its off.. this is a life saver. Thank you
Thanks so much!! It's late and tire shops are closed here. You saved the day!!
One of the cleverest tricks I have seen in quite a while. Nice.
Thanks !
Excellent! I use similar jack between the tire and my tow hitch on my truck. This is a great technique as well.
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I prefer just using the hydraulic hoist. way easier than this
This worked like a charm! I really appreciate it because it was very controllable. You saved me a ton of time and headache.
I used this method today to replace a failed tpms sensor on my F150. I first tried a 3 ton yellow jacket jack with a flat rubber saddle, and the saddle slid off the tire as I increased pressure. I switched to a 3 ton Big Red jack with a steel bowl shaped saddle and it worked great. Thank you for sharing!!!
Can you share the link of where and what you bought. I want to buy the same.
@@msjoey8571 I used big red jack model T83002.
Thanks a very safe way to do it, appreciate your efforts and will do it from now on! All the best from Australia!
I usually just jack up the car and take the wheel off. Then put it under the hub (brake disc), and then lower the car down on to the tire wall. It works better on the front since the weight of the engine helps, depending on the size of the car. Handy if you don't have a ratchet..
Thanks, that's an excellent idea. I really wanted to try that, but chickened out. Was worried about damage if I didn't control the descent correctly. (Could it have resulted in my brake caliper slamming against my wheel ?). But I'm gonna try it next time. Take care !
auxpowerunit Hey, can you do a video on it when you try it!
the good part about doing it with the brake rotor is you can apply a lot of pressure in a small area almost right on the bead, the bad part about doing that way is you can really screw up the backing plate especially if it's one of the stamped sheet steel backing plates......
I tried, but the damn car wasn't heavy enough🤣
I did mines the same way. The weight of my truck to the hubs to the bead. Works great. Im glad you and i are pretty clever
Hummer wheels on a Prius, my man! Really helpful! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for this valuable video. I was just about to swallow my pride and haul the tire to the local tire shop. I have all the proper tools for doing semi truck tires so I figured I’d use them to separate a 245/65/16 tire. I was willing to accept defeat after an hour of struggling until I found your video lol. I think I had the tire separated, patched and reinstalled in less than 40 min after watching. Thanks again!
Looks like an easier way to break the bead than I have unsuccessfully tried with other methods. Going to try your method tomorrow, Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Thanks for posting! Kids now a days have now idea how KZhead has changed our lives.
I'm 17 i Guess not all Kids😉
The sad thing is, when people will need all this info, youtube will be gone
After watching people drive over the edges of wheels and seeing some hilarious lad do this by jacking down on the tyre using his car... I feel this is the safest legitimate method I've come across. Thank you so much for making this!
Not so fast...I have taken many tires off by using an old school stand up jack. You can see exactly where to position the stand on the edge of the rim...Have also used a stand up jack and cable or chain to wrap around tree stump roots to jack the stump out of the ground.
Thanks! Just used this method to replace 2 of my truck tires valve stems. Replaced and aired up, took less than 2 hours.
Wow this beats all the old school methods by a mile, thank you very much. Really didn't want to damage my aluminum wheels bashing and beating on it or running it over.
Love the idea, now i can patch any holes that i could have on my tires without going to the tire shop and get ripped off or damage my rims. now i can do my own tire work i dont like to depend on others when i can do it my self. this method is simple, safe and easy to say the least. from now on im buying my tires and changing them my self and even balancing them saving a lot of money. plus its a therapy for me to do my own work on my car, i practically do almost everything on my car and my wifes.
I hope you have a balancer, TPMS rebuild parts, lube, hammer weights, etc, lol then you can do it urself
@@6.0ps35 people just don't get it . this would be fine in an emergency where you have no access to a tire shop , but overall unless i had no choice i wouldn't do it .
@@pappy451Nobody cares about your ‘naysaying’ ass.
I work at a tire shop professionally. This has got to be the easiest, safest, diy bead break I've ever seen. In light of our porta power being out of commission, permanently, I'm definitely going to try this on the next big calcium filled tractor tire that hasn't been apart in 20+ years. Thank you sir, and thumbs up!!
Thanks for your kind comments. What is a "calcium filled" tire ? I've heard of water-filled, which I assume is to increase ground pressure for certain terrain conditions.
Same idea as water, but much, much heavier. We live in Pennsylvania, so we have to use fluids that don't freeze. Calcium, anti freeze, and wiper fluid are such things. Calcium would be the heaviest. It has such a high sodium content, its saltier than the ocean. But when it leaks, it will eat holes through wheels. Antifreeze is next in weight. When it leaks, it won't corrode the wheels, but it is toxic to anything that may ingest it. Wiper fluid would obviously be the lightest, but non toxic, and won't corrode a wheel. But when you pump 50+ gallons of any fluid into a tractor tire, its all heavy. Lmao.
Thanks very much for the info. I had no idea people would go through the trouble to do that. I assumed water would be the only weight used, because it is relatively safe and easily available. I appreciate speaking with you, as I'm always interested in learning new stuff. Take care !
Worst big tire I ever changed out was a 29.5x25 on a 980B. Air over hydraulic porta power would not unseat bead at lock ring. The spare machine with log forks loosened it up after a few sessions of tire to fork tip pressure and the front weight of the machine pushing down on it.
FANTASTIC idea!!! I thought about using my hydraulic jack but didn't quite get there. I had all but given up and ready to cough up $350 to have my 2 tires TPMS sensors replaced at rip-off tire shop. I saw ur video at last minute and Viola, I just got unsealed bead and took out TPMS sensor with broken valve stem ... What a life-saver.
That's excellent. I own enough vehicles that I maintain 28 tires and I bust em myself. Your system is lots better than the ol high lift jack on my truck hitch . Much appreciated!
Fantastic Terrific!! Fast and easy, worked great on my trailer tire. I had to replace the valve stem, and I put the jack saddle just outside the rim where the valve stem hole is. Breaking the bead here left me plenty of room to replace the valve stem. Then the tire aired up just fine and reseated the bead. Thanks so much for a terrific time saving video!
I'm very happy to hear this worked for you. Always glad to share with other do-it-yourselfers. Take care !
This process saved the Scout troop money when changing the trailer tires
This is probably the best video on the DIY tire taking off that I have found. - And I've been watching quite a few, trying to get my tire off. Thanks! :)
I'm glad you liked my video. Here are the videos which inspired me: - This guy is the master. Notice that he is doing this at a leisurely pace, while teaching too. kzhead.info/sun/p7Z6g5V5bZd7iWg/bejne.html - Here is someone demonstrating how to break a bead using only spoons. It worked for one of my tires, but took a long time. kzhead.info/sun/gbeIdtWAaomhbJE/bejne.html Take care !
auxpowerunit In the first video the guy needs to speed it up a little, he's too slow! :p (very impressive). The second one, I tried that method with two crowbars and wasn't getting anywhere and was worried about damaging my rim... Sooo... I think I'm going to try your method next. Hope it works. Otherwise, I'm cutting it off! LOL! That'll probably be difficult, too. HA! Thanks for posting. Take care!
Rasputin 883 I've tried. don't do it!!if I can stop one person I've had succes.cuting it of sucks.
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will watch any of your videos if they are all as great as this one. i'm a 62 year old and needed to change tires on a mazda pickup and after struggling with one tire and getting help to be able break the bead i quit for the day then luckily i saw your video and i did the next 3 in less time then i spent on the 1st one thank you for making it understandable and direct love it love it love it
Tried driving on the tyre in the past but this is by far the easiest way I have ever come across, ( my tyre has been on the rim for 18 YEARS ) perfect for changing a valve thanks
I knew I bought my floor jack for something. I just couldn’t remember until now....lol. Nicely done. I’m going to try that on some ATV wheels.
Howd it work for you?
really a useful piece of information, saves time, money and energy.
Thank you Brother! I was told it can be done with a floor jack so your video explains it all. Thank You!
Best method I have found yet! Thank you for sharing!
best one yet. using hydraulic power, lining up first pop,
Amazing!!! Thank you so much for posting. Hands down the best DIY video for how to do this - simple, effective, and uses tools one would probably already have in the shop!
5 minute video that's simple and straightforward. You are a saint sir, I hope you've been doing good.
Great idea, used it this morning for my Buick to change a dead tpms sensor. Worked great! Thanks!
You really nailed it with this video. Great technique, great presentation, and good editing. Thanks so much for positing this.
Thanks for the kind comments. I'm happy to help my fellow do-it-yourselfers !
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Thanks! I just changed my own TPMS using your technique. So smart!
And broke the TPMS in the process. Admit it.
Hello, I just saw your vid today as I've been struggling to remove some old motorbike tyres. Your method worked faultlessly. When the bead finally broke on the back tyre I'm sure there was a sonic bang to accompany it. There's no way I'd ever have got them off without spending a load of dosh, needlessly. So thank you very much!
I was shown 50 years ago run over the edge of the tyre just by the edge of the rim when laid flat on a hard surface. Worked then and it still is as easy now . Cheers from down under in Australia .
Great tip , never would have thought about that idea . Hydraulic jacks do come in handy for different jobs not only to lift cars . Thank you for sharing your idea .
Well done buddy. Great use of tools you already have. Thumbs up.
Thanks ! See you.
I had sidewall leaks so bad on my 05 Subaru (salt/metal corrosion buildup), needed to scuff away the corrosion & stop the leak around the sensor valve & figured a way to get the bead broken, but it was comp[licated and took so long & risked flying C-Clamps. At my age, I'm not into calisthenics to break the bead so found practical do it at home options. I found your method here and it really makes the job painless and very quick. Thanks for the post.
I was skeptical that it would work but it does. I needed to change a TPMS sensor and it saved me from buying a $50 bead breaker at Harbor Fright tools
I did exactly this to replace the valve stem on my tpms. Hardest part was finding the valve stem who knew you had to look for peugeot part for chrysler
And the winner of the MacGyver award is
LOL ! Thanks. Take care !
Great approach!!! Love it. Ty for the video my friend, that’s using leverage to your advantage and he was very informative. I’ve seen many on KZhead that just suck at life in general and they don’t have all of their chromosomes. I’ll use this technique for sure
I think this is great 👍 👌 I like how you show the way with gear we likely have already. I watched a way driving up a 4x4 and thought that was easy. But I like your way its more logical and safe. Thank you!
I ha e an atv tire that’s been filled with something and couldn’t find a shop to break the beads for me. I tried this and had to reposition a couple times but got both side broke free thanks to your video. Thank You.
I have changed tires when I was a teen by laying the wheeĺ on a flat surface and drove the car up on the tire worked for me.
Wouldn't that scratch aluminum wheels (by abrading them against the ground) ?
That's the fastest and safest way
brilliant, love to see how you take tire off rim, everyone seems to struggle in other vids
Thanks ! Take care !
Just used this trick on a stubborn tire. Worked absolutely perfect! I have bead breaker hammers to but they are notorious for crack aluminum automotive wheels. I only use hammer on semi tires.
Awesome man! I got all those tools and don’t feel like investing in a tyre breaker! Also your video is very straight to the point and very calmly! Thanks bud
Good job. Your video REALLY helped me out
I'm happy this helped. Take care !
auxpowerunit
I change my own tyres for the reasons you state. I brought a manual changer with bead breaker for like 80 bucks which is the cost of changing 4 tyres anyway here. All for new tricks tho and this ones a doozie alright. Nice video dude👌
Thanks for the thoughtful comments. Take care !
I just used this to change 4 atv tires. they are on a small rim so they are extrmely tough to break the bead. This worked perfeclty. Thanks a lot!!!
That's awesome man, I'm forever in your debt for this brilliant idea.
Genius, good sir! That goes in the memory bank. Thank you!
I hope it stays in my memory bank
Old video but it saved me from going to garage! Thanks!
Great ! I'm glad this helped. Take care !
I tried on my low-ish profile tires, and had trouble at first, but realised i had not set up my strap the same way as in the video. Once i fixed that, it worked immediately, no effort. Thanks!
I know this is an old video, but it is still the best method I have seen using tools we likely have on hand.
i wish i would've seen this earlier...i ran the old tire over with a dually to unseat the bead haha... good work,man!
I can relate. I'd changed 3 other tires the hard way, using a bead pry bar, before I figured this out. Would have loved to see your dually though. LOL !
LOL I haven't tried that one yet. Worth a shot
That’s another good Idea
no kidding, I took 2 hours and scratched my wifes new rims up and said every bad word I could think of, then invented a few more of my own, then spent my money in shame to get them done at a shop $40.00 well spent!.. good video. Lesson learned old school tires and rims great but these new ones forget about it.
i just wasted an hour running my tire over with a van before the bead finally broke on the first side, struggled with the other side for 30 mins before finding this method
Be careful with this method. Constantly check the jack vs wheel clearance. In my case I didn't notice the lower steel arm of the jack was digging into the mag wheel in the final stages of bead breaking. It pretty much ruined my wheel with deep gouges on the bead sealing area.
Same here, the Jack got jammed in between tire and rim. Broke the bead but still gotta get the tpms sensor out. Some times we win, some times we lose. I just hope the gouge still allows it to seal.
Fold over the plastic from a gallon of milk onto the saddle of the jack in between it and the tire. That'll provider a marr-free material to interact with your wheel if it comes into contact with it.
It's almost like he warned SEVERAL times to make sure your saddle wasn't too close to the edge of the wheel
And with this method you have to balance your tires too
Maybe use layers of carton or wood plank between the rubber and metal...
That is Genius! Of all the videos of how to do this, this is a Gold medal winner 🥇! I just cracked one of my plastic ramps trying to use it under my 3/4 ton truck 😂
Very nice. I've been using a 2x6 with an arch cut in the end, then driving my other car up on the board till it pops, I like this method better. Thanks for sharing it.
great video. .ill make sure my wife watches it .so she can fix everyones tires
Either she is really handy or really gullible. LOL !
Using your credit card...
She is a lucky lady!
Jerry Pinel jajajaja thats a good one
I've got some little brats i can send over to help her!
Best technique I’ve seen
Thanks for posting this. The sidewalk on my tire was too soft to break the bead with the floor jack alone so I placed an 8" 2x4 between it and the tire. Presto...bead broken!
That method is awesome! I used to jack up my car, mount a bare rim on it, position the tire with the edge of the bare rim on the tire next to the rim I want to break the bead on and release the jack. That worked great but I like your idea better. Thanks!