Homemade bead breaker

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I just use my teeth. You should see my dentist bill.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Octain]

Good idea but,(Yeah I know) it's big and heavy. I wouldnt have enough room in the garage.

I've stomped on em with success but the last one I did I used Nessisms technique.
Couple of 2x4's cut to the correct length(according to your vehicles height). Takes up much less room.

[salty_monk]

I also have one of these... slow but it works (out on the trail too).

http://www.happy-trail.com/Products/pHappy-Trails-Tire-Bead-Breaker-font-colorFF0000br-fontwas-strike75strike-font-colorFF0000now-b5997bfontp__HTPTBB-1.aspx

sometimes have to lay a tyre lever under it one side so it can clamp hard enough. Once the bead has popped on one side continuing to tighten does nothing...

Here's Ed modelling the harbor freight job... $20 Not great but good for the money. I've only used it once I think..

Could do with the rear tube lengthening & a couple of wooden supports so you can use it with the rotors in place.

[TheCafeKid]

When I first read the title I thought it said "Homemade BRead Breaker". Heh

I've always just used a big C (or I guess G) clamp, and if necessary a piece of pipe on the handle for more "lee-ver-age". But, that looks like it works a whole lotta much more gooderer. Little too big and bulky for my teeny and packed garages though. And I've yet to try the C-clamp on a radial or tubeless rim, as anymore I just have the tire place deal with em.

[blowerbike]

When I first read the title I thought it said "Homemade BRead Breaker". Heh

I've always just used a big C (or I guess G) clamp, and if necessary a piece of pipe on the handle for more "lee-ver-age". But, that looks like it works a whole lotta much more gooderer. Little too big and bulky for my teeny and packed garages though. And I've yet to try the C-clamp on a radial or tubeless rim, as anymore I just have the tire place deal with em.

just stop by and use my coats 220 you girly boy

[SqDancerLynn1]

Try a big wide 16" rear, POS to change

[hampshirehog]

I just use a big old bench vice. On some of the ancient stuff a hacksaw comes in handy.