How to Use a Portable Manual Tire Changer and Review
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Using the Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Manual Tire Changer for the First Time.
Is it worth the $31? Watch the video and see. To make removal and install much easier, I recommend using a quality Tire Mounting Lubricant such as this: BeadBuster amzn.to/3XInf2U . This will greatly improve your experience!
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To learn how to install this manual tire changer, watch here: kzhead.info/sun/ZZuFmJFrrYCEooU/bejne.html
Out of all the videos you are the only one that showed how to exactly use the goofy end of the bar I'm pretty sharp but I couldn't figure it out excellent job
Thanks! That "goofy end" works great if used correctly.
I've seen countless explanations of how to use this machine (even though I have one and know how to use it, I am still entertained by seeing others do it), but yours was the clearest, most informative and you actually used the machine correctly (many do not). Excellent video!
Thank you, I appreciate your comment.
I did a few modifications: welded the base together, bent the bead-breaker arms, so welded an extra bar to one side, and had to grind an buff the bar end for removing the tire, as the sharp edge was damaging the tire. I think I also did some grinding and buffing on the goofy end. I also just ordered a cone for doing aluminum rims, as that hold-down is brutal on rims.
Great mods! I’ve been doing a couple as well to add a little more strength and ease of use.
Excelent video! You are great at showing how to properly doing it! Thank you very much
Thanks. It's been forever since I had used this bead breaker, and I couldn't remember how to use it! Worked great.👍
Your welcome! Great to hear.
Freaking nice job, buddy. You made it look easy with one bar while other videos you got guys struggling with 2 or 3 bars. I'm sure it also depends on the size of the tire and rim but still, you made it look really simple.
Thanks! I found it even easier to Mount new tires versus old ones. The older the tire the stiffer it gets. I am now using BeadBuster Tire mounting lubricant for removing and installing tires. This made the job a lot easier.
Great video! Very clear instructions. We used to have a manual changer at my Pop’s old gas station. You use the pry bar to install the tire the same way you use it to remove the tire, the knobby end of the bar will guide the tire onto the rim, when you rotate the bar around the center post. It easier and gentler than prying the tire on. Good job!
Thank you, I appreciate your comment.
I also got the same H.F. changer .. Price was $ 29.99 + tax + $ 16.65 for cement anchors and tool, another $39.72 for a hammer drill .. Total $ 88.56 ( so far ) .. I have added a length of electrical conduct over the top post to act as a bearing to turn as you move around the tire ....
Ramset make a recessed screw thread anchor. Install that in your concrete floor. Bolt the tyre changer in place when using, remove and store when not in use.
Nice video wish I'd saw it before doing my first set, which were 17". A suggestion when removing tires keep the red bar at a steeper angle, it causes the tip to lift the tire, lower angle close to the rim makes it chisel into the bead, which can RIP the bead. Great mounting I had to start exactly like you did but had to use the pry endand a screwdriver to stretch it to the pop on. I had help too as I'm not very large but they were 265/70R 17.
Thank you. Good info to know. I now use a good amount of tire lube when using this tire changer. It makes a huge difference, so much easier. For the price, this tire changer is awesome.
Thank you for showing this. I am building a garage for 1/25th scale model cars and I was looking for a simple tire changer for antique autos and I think that modeling this from styrene plastic tubes would be quite easy.
Your welcome! How cool, I can’t wait to see your video on how it turned out.
@@DeanoOutDoors Might be a little while. I'm detoxing from Halloween!
Great video,thanks for sharing.
I inherited one, I love it! Tip: Use a wire wheel to remove the red paint from the end of the bar and the hold down star, makes for a smooth and red marked free job!
Awesome! Thanks for the tip.
Thank,,, it is a good demonstration of using tools..
best way to not scratch or damage the rim edge is simply to turn the rim upside down with the face pointing downwards. Just cut a hole in a rubber mat and place it on the top surface of the harbor freight tire changer. When working on the backside it doesn't matter if you get some minor scratches
Great advice, thanks for sharing.
As a tire changer/Manager at a tire shop, not all rims can mount tires on the back side due to "that crevice also known as the drop center" That was described in this video is a valley where the bead sits for mounting and dismounting. Steel wheels and alloy can only mount/dismount from the top/face. Custom/deep dish wheels mostly mount/dismount from the back side due to the drop center closer to the back of the rim. A good indicator of this is where the valve stem is location and looking at the back of the rim to see either a small indent or flat. Will tell you that the rim will be either front mount/dismount or reverse mount/dismount.
Thank you @deanooutdoors have one of these but only use it to break beads when refurbishing wheels. Am going to try this!!
Great to hear! It’s awesome for breaking the beads as well.
Nice job and thanks for posting. I been watching a ton of these videos as I wait for the weather to warm up so I can install and use the one I just purchased. I already anticipate bending the bead breaker tube and the bar. It seems like a decent tire changer that has the basics you can then modify to make it more HD like many on KZhead have done.
Thank you. Yeah, it is a great tool. It’s surprisingly tough as is but it sure wouldn’t hurt to beef it up a little. Get yourself some good tire mount lubricant, it’ll make the job so much easier.
@@DeanoOutDoors - Yep for sure. I changed many tires shops I worked at back in the day and always lubed up the the beads. I'm swapping tires onto 4 new rims on my Jeep and can't wait to put it to use first time.
One of the better demos Next level is adding plastic to protect aluminium rims
Thanks for the video.
Wow first time doing that you’re a natural!!
Good Job well described useful thanks
Well done, looks like allot of fun
Thanks, this tool makes changing tires so much easier. It’s even better now that I bought some good tire mounting lube.
Thanks!
Taking the tire off with one ain't that bad but putting a low profile back on the rim is ridiculous with one of these. After hitting my hand multiple times from bar slipping I got the tire off. I could only get new tire halfway back on rim and said forget it. Even if ya got that thing bolted securely it still wobbles in the worst way. My hats off to ya guys that have the experience to use one efficiently.
Low profile tires are difficult to mount in general. Try using this next time and it will make a world of difference. Tire Mounting Lube: amzn.to/3XgUoCE
You made that look easy Sir.....would you know if this will work with motorcycle tyres?
It’s not too bad. Did you happen to see my newest video using an attachment? It makes removing tires so simple. As far as motorcycle tires, i think you’d need an adapter. This model is not designed for them.
Very informative, thank You From Australia
Your welcome!!
Thanks for sharing. At today's pricing at tire shops you could easily recoup your investment on one or two tire swaps. I got a quote for $30.00 per tire to swap some tires that I bought online today. The cost of everything is getting out of control.
Bravo thank u
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I didn't know they had Harbour Freight in Canada EEH !
Thanks Deano!!!!!
Your welcome!!
So now I'm going to try it on my six-ply Goodyear off-road tires and see how it works I'm going to take a big heat blower and warm them up first I got one on my hand but it was a terrible battle
I have since bought BeadBuster Tire mounting lubricant, this will help you out tremendously in removing and installing your tires.
Is this bolted to the floor? Thanks
Yes, I used 3/8” drop in anchors. Link to the ones used are in the description.
What size is the bolt that you mount to the floor, there are 2 parts, 1 is the bolt and the things you drill to the floor and inserted what do you call that, thanks
That is 3/8" x 1-5/8" Steel Drop-In Anchor
@@DeanoOutDoors Thank you. You safe me from guessing.😀
Nice Job sir
Thank you!
It is extremely difficult for me to keep the bead in place when mounting the tire.
Make sure to keep the bead in the recessed channel and the tire will mount much easier. ; )
I guess if you only have a junk tire it's ok to practice on it, I made my own tire changer on T wagner KZhead and it's a similar design to yours. I mounted 2 tires, new ones, so far and did it slightly different to your method using only the pointed end of the bar
Nice! I have recently bought a new mounting bar that makes this project a whole lot easier. I'll be uploading a video soon!
@@DeanoOutDoors I really needed to see your video since I was making my tire changer from scratch. I have since made a bead seating tank, works good.
r u from like minnesota wisconsin or canada or something?
Oh ya der eh, I’m a Wisconsinite. If you’re ever in da area, stop in for a beer or chree.
@@DeanoOutDoors lol. your accent is quite strong bro
@@DeanoOutDoors good luck during the snowstorm bro. it's gonna be awesome
does it scratch the outer rim paint?
If you have painted rims, I would suggest purchasing the No-Mar tire changing bar. This setup works great on steel and aluminum rims, but the demount bar could scratch painted surfaces.
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Did it bend after hard use? Still better than crowbars and screwdrivers!
I haven't bent the bar yet. Be sure to use plenty of tire mounting lube and it works great!
my goodness... watch in 2023... it still helps...
Glad the video helped!
I would think for occasional use it would be fine. Probably not great for frequent use.
I added this attachment kzhead.info/sun/lpuiYLKPkWuad6M/bejne.htmlfeature=shared. Really makes install and removal very simple. The attachment is a little pricey but worth it to me.
Shops are now refusing to work with tires older than 7 years. 😢
Where are you at, around here they are 59.99
Yeah, I see the price has doubled since purchasing mine. Still not a bad deal for the convenience of being able to change your own tires wherever you want.
Your the first one I seen use that curved end to put tire on, that always slips off when I try it, guess your smarter than the bar.........
Haha, thanks. I found it works really well after a little practice. For the price of these manual changers, you can't go wrong. They sure are handy.
Pro Tip - Soak the beads w/ WD-40 prior to breaking. Thank me later.
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Thanks much!! i just bought one Thursday. Biden inflation! Paid over $64 with tax, on sale! I dont have a garage to bolt it down though. Will try heavy double plywood base. I really appreciate your work here on video!
Going to have to screw your plywood down too
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Can you order from Amazon? They do carry these.
$31 3 years ago? I paid $99 Cdn.
Don't any of these noobs wear work boots? So far I've seen house slippers, sneakers & Merrils??
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I didn't know they had Harbour Freight in Canada EEH !
😂 Oh yea der eh!