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I have had one of these for years. As I live an hours drive from a tire place its worth it. I have done 100's over the years. And saved 100's of hours of driving too.

He doesn’t seem disgruntled to me. I’d bet he’s more of a “no bs” kind of guy. Great video. Thanks.

That's the softest tire I've ever seen!! Having that changer mounted to the floor makes all the difference in the world.

Finally someone that knows how to use a HF tire changer, I just watched 2 dude piss, moan and give this changer a thumbs down on another chanell....You just gotta know how to use it!!!....Thanks for the Vid.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! thanks for watching.

@dwayneholbrook4056

5 жыл бұрын

Brock Landers no good for four ply I tried

@mrbreezeet1

5 жыл бұрын

Well IMO The Tire Bar they Give you isn't worth a shit! It Peals off the tire OK, But I could Never Get the Damn thing To work installing the tire(s) . I have a No-Mar Mar now, But Haven't had a Chance to use it. Also I Bent the bead breaker on mine and need to straighten it. I see some guys welded a brace across the bead breaker Im not too good a welder, and My machine is not set up, Has anyone been able to beef up the bead breaker bolting a brace across it, or would that make it worse.

@jamesnm21

4 жыл бұрын

@@dwayneholbrook4056 did you use straight dish soap to slick the beads up first? Not watered down, mind you, just put it straight on out of the bottle. I've changed 10 ply tires with nothing but crow bars that way.

@chadsimmons6347

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesnm21 Ive changed truck-tires in the swamp, with a stick & screwdriver, using oil from the dipstick for lubrication, always keep a tank of air with you!

Well that went without a hitch, I was expecting some grumbling and yelling to be involved . Great video as always my friend!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

+New Level Auto ty!

@joehenry2799

7 жыл бұрын

Does the cap keep the Zen in? Or perhaps you communicate to other dimensions via J1850 PDW.

Having the old man strength really helps. Thank you brother another great video.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good job Mike.. was on the fence about purchasing the manual changer.. you explained the machine and demonstrated the way it works very well.. thanks !!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

TY! I have another more recent video on its use also if you are so inclined to watch it!

Just what I needed.

When I rent/own a house with a garage, I'm definitely going to purchase that. Thanks!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

I have one of these on the farm. Very useful if you don't mind a little work. I reinforced my bead breaker as they aren't heavily made and after a time begin to fail (bend). I drilled holes in circular plate around shaft at varied diameters and use a bolt to fasten rim as it's quicker and more secure then the method it comes with. I appreciate you taking your time to display it's use. It's nice to see I'm not the only one who doesn't mind a little sweat in turn for saving some money on unit. Plus there's less to go wrong with a manual unit once the bugs are gotten out. 👍

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

I sold my Coats. Just didnt use it enough. This works good enough for what I do. Thanks for stopping by.

Any Tips on how to Keep from bending the bead breaker? ( Harbor Freight 69686 machine) I don't have my Mig welder anymore, to weld any type of brace to the bead breaker. I bent my Old Bead breaker, But got a 2nd Harbor Freight machine, and would like to keep from bending the "new" one. Thank You.

Thank you, nice tutorial, good job

It's so helpful, thanks

Thank you for taking the time to make this video 👌

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thanks for posting. Great video!

This is a quality video I’ll tell you what.

Excellent video thank you for sharing.. Great help when I'm at the junkyard.thank you.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of assistance!

You managed to remount without the pry-bar or a "Mojo". Nice! Suggest a video demonstrating how to balance a tire with a HF bubble balancer.

Great video you make it look easy 😁👍 you have a subscriber my friend

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you along!

The best video using the HF tire changer.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

ty!

Great video! I just recently bought and used one of these Harbor Freight tire changers for the first time and it was relatively easy and enjoyable even for a first timer like myself. I did have to do a big, thick truck tire so I didn't get the benefit of the easy on easy off you get with flimsy like a banana peel tires, but I don't ever mind using my elbow grease because I have plenty of it. I do however disagree with the last thing you said... I usually always feel better off knowing how to do a job myself than having someone else do it for me. I just can't do most electrical and or electronic work and it irks me that I don't know or understand much of it and have to get other people to do it for me. I love tools because combined with knowledge, they can give you a beautiful level of self sufficiency and the lack of need to rely on others. There are also so many crappy or scamming mechanics these days, it's good to know how to do a job right yourself... not to mention it saves me money and gives me reasons to buy new tools (which I guess offsets the money I saved by doing it myself, but in a positive way)... I always love buying new tools!

Top video. WHat do we need for alloy rim protection?

I like your video. I've had mine 15yrs from harbor freight and I love using it. I'm pretty quick. I couldn't even guess how many I've changed for me and some friends. I put mine on a plate of steel but it's heavy. I will be change that to 2 pieces of 4ft x 4ft x -3/4- plywood sandwich together. Easier to move around.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Even the few tires I have changed with it makes it worth it!

Wow you make it look so easy. LOL I can never do that and I have tried 😁😁👍👍

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks and glad you stopped in.

Good job. Easy and no problems. I was expecting more muscles needed. Thanks for sharing Mike!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

As some have told me a lot of has to do with the type of tire. Thanks for stopping in.

Always start at the valve and finish at the valve ... great video, thanks. 😀

Heh, I can see that it's quite a physical thing to do. Very entertaining and informative, too! Thank you for sharing this, good sir!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

Especially for someone as out of shape as me! thanks for watching!

@charredskeleton

6 жыл бұрын

Pandu Poluan It'll make a man out of you!

just found your channel! awesome stuff, great video!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

TY!

Great video! You make it look so easy.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

TY!

I'm glad to see that you figured out how to use that bar the right way, compared to your video from 2 years ago lol :)

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

Live and learn!

Hey. Great video. I live in an apt. With a porch. I can't mount a tire changer to concrete floor. Do you have any suggestions on a sturdy, temporary mounting of the hf tire changer? Thanks in advance!

@murldewaynegreen

5 жыл бұрын

I bolted mine to a 4' by 6' piece of 3/4 " plywood. I stand on the plywood to work the machine. It is easy to move around. Works for me. Good luck.

I have bent my bar. I cut the ends off and welded them back on a thicker piece of 1" pipe. The hold down clamp has bent but still works. I tried too break down too stiff of a tire and bent the base. I have mine bolted to a piece of 6' by 4' - 3/4" plywood. Works pretty good and I can move it around. Great video. I subscribed.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jamesnm21

4 жыл бұрын

Just weld some more stock on that thing to reinforce it.

I have not used mine yet because it's not bolted down but I would have thought that the flat side of the dismounting thing would go against the rim and the rounded part against the tire. Glad I watched this

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

Жыл бұрын

I have had comments I am using it wrong but over 100 tires mounted/dismounted and not a problem with a single one. so......

@dubmob151

10 ай бұрын

Conceptually the flat side against the rim would distribute the forces over a wider area and the rounded part up would act more as a ramp for the tire and not catch the tire when demounting, but in real life it makes little difference. Try it with the flat end down next time, it won't be any worse for sure

I actually enjoyed this video Thank you

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Hey great video I'm thinking of picking one of these. I guess I will now.

I love mine. I can change most passenger car tires in less than 10 minutes. You'll definitely want to weld up some bracing on the bead breaker for bigger tires. I added a cross bar and a "spine" To mine, and also switched to a solid steel bar for the mount/dismount

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

sounds like good advice. Thanks.

love yer channel, and underinflation is why your belts are coming through the side wall of that tire

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

thank you! as for the under inflation, I was running the tires at the pressure GM called for but it seemed low. I should have probably been running them at tire manufacturers pressure.

Thank you Mike, you look like a big strong man. Made it look simple

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Good to FINALLY see someone who bolted the damn thing down. I tore a bead once prying them on. The non flat end is the one used for putting them back on. Using the mounting end of the bar is a skill with a STEEP learning curve.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

Well it may the "correct" end to use but I still got the tire on with no damage. I have not been able to get past the STEEP learning curve to use the non flat end to mount a tire yet!

@charredskeleton

6 жыл бұрын

The Disgruntled Mechanic I use a crescent wrench clamped down on the flat end to turn the bar and get it started.

Good to see the manual tire changer in action Mike, and it did a good job for you. Keep up the good work!👍

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Like some other things, the more you do it the better you get at it!

@garyronan5568

7 жыл бұрын

Not according to my ex wife!

Great explanation.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

TY!

hey i seen when you did a 2001 buick century..was it the led light or the resistors? im doing the same job .no gear light or odomenter

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

resistors

Awesome Video, you made it look so easy.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Like some other things, the more you do it the better you get at it!

Well done no fighting or bitching or breaking shit. 😁👍👍👍👍👍

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

well not this time anyhow! haha!

Thanks for the video..... greetings from canada

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video. You made that look easy.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Just have to get the right tire to do the video with! ; )#

Thanks I am inspired now and am going to change the fronts on my little tractor today. May do a video too!!!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

+Bruce Pender oh man please do!

@BrucesShop

7 жыл бұрын

Went out and needed valve stems. Try again today. God the small .41 inch guys

That's hard work Mike..I'm lucky I have a number of machines available to use.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

I don't do many tires so it isn't that bad. Plus every once and awhile I can use some hard work.

Thanks for the great vid, thinkin bout gettin one. May i ask what air compressor r u using? Thinkin bout getting the "8 Gallon 1.5 HP 150 PSI Oil-Free Portable Air Compressor" will this work? I got a 1999 tacoma prerunner. Thanks, again brother! 👍👍

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 6 HP 80 Gallon compressor. The compressor you mention should inflate tires ok.

@Yophillips3272

4 жыл бұрын

I used a 3 gallon 100psi compressor so, 8 gallon should be no problem. Smaller just takes longer. But it shouldn't take much to pop the bead.

@evanses01

3 жыл бұрын

@@Yophillips3272 That's what ether is for

Yep. It’s worth it cause most shops charge over 100 bucks to mount 4 tires. And around here very few will mount em if they didn’t sell em to ya. I got one ... bout to try it out

@Cheepchipsable

4 жыл бұрын

Balancing is the real problem, changing a tyre was mainly just grunt work. There is a video of someone in India sealing a bead by squirting some lighter fluid into the tyre then throwing a match in there :) Also seems a bit of a waste of time using a worn tyre to replace a slightly more worn tyre. :\

What a good guy... Thanks!

Do you know why Harbor Freight says the max tire size for this tool is 16 inch? Is there any reason why I couldn't use this to change tires on my 18 inch rims? Thanks!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

I really do not know. I would assume it maybe because of the strength of the material that is used. I know for a fact that harbor freight tools are not built out of the best/strongest quality material.

@mwa1252

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic Thanks for the reply... and thanks for the video. Watching you use this tool, I don't see where an 18 inch wheel would make any difference. Unless as you said it isn't built sturdy enough. I may just buy one and give it a try.

I have used manual tire changers before but was wondering if the harbor freight one would hold up thanks for the video

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting.

This is good for if you have an older vehicle with higher aspect ratio tires but with todays newer vehicles and lower aspect ratios along with stiff sidewalls youll be fighting that tire all day lol. If you can find a used hunter tire machine they are the best in the business if you ask me. I have a hunter TC3250 with a side pneumatic press arm I picked up for under a grand. Runs completely on air and very compact and light and even does low pros. If you do a lot of tires I'd recommend getting one

@mrbreezeet1

5 жыл бұрын

OH Hell Yeah, There was A darn Rim Clamp Touch less changer on Facebook CHEAP, Said It just needed Something Hooked Back Up. Something Crazy like $200.00!!! I didn't Have any Money Once again, Cause I let Credit Card Companies Suck Me In with the 0% interest offers, OH and you got to Watch that Damn PayPal Credit too anyways, I'm Going Chapter 7 The Hell with them. I'll Never get about $8,000.00 paid off Making only the minimum payments, Cause Lets say I Pay $80.00, they Turn around and Charge you $40.00 Interest. Then Charge Crazy Interest. They Ought to be put in jail like on American Greed,

Well I know one thing; they ain’t all as easy as that! I’ve struggled for hours before now to get a damn winter tire off a rim and on to another. After much cursing and then a lever springing back at me straight in the face, I threw the whole lot out with great delight! 🤣

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

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

Жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3MEcUB4

I finally got to this job on my little tractor.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

And it is now changed! Thanks Bruce!

Thank you.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

+Ryan Langridge my pleasure!

It looks like you've been around the block once or twice with this tool and have a good handle on it. Instead of using soap and water to lube the tire, which is great for a quick fix, you should try using actual tire lube. It cost a little more than soap would but it lasts a long time since you won't need much to do the job and it works much better with this tool plus it won't cause any rot issues later down the line. I used mine for changing the tires on my rock crawlers and I will say that the larger tires were easy to handle with this machine. A 35" tire is about the biggest it will handle without modifying the bead breaker.

The best video I have seen on using this tire changer. You convinced me to go buy one. Thanks!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Just remember some tires won't be as easy as these!

@predater5017

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic true but most are. as a general rule, if its hard work youre doing it wrong

Great video.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

TY!

Great video, who needs instructions when you got something far better. But hey viewers if you get one of these, be smart and bolt it down properly, either to a big ole' piece of wood or to the floor. Otherwise you'll waste a whole hell of alotta time like me!

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Reminds of the old manual tire changer of my dad's that he got from his uncles old service station. It was from the 50's. I used it a lot on the POS's that had back in the 80's. Though it required 2 guys for most of the work because it wasn't bolted to the floor.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

aww! things are so much easier now a days.

Hey Mike I watched your first video using that HF tire changer. And me and my son had a good laugh with it sorry. But when you use the pointed end of the bar to remove the tire off the rim push down on the other side of the tire down to the middle of the inner rim when turning the bar. The tire will pop off alot easier trust me I went through the same woes with mine. Like your vids.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Soo how is it now? Thinking about buying one for Christmas don't know what brand would be bedt. We have suvs and trucks.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Just mounted 2 trailer tires and have 10 ply truck tires to do. Has worked well!

@karuk72

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guess I'll get one from HF not sure who else sells them around here

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Mounted 4 -265 75 16 10 ply on my truck today. Went really smooth!

You made that look easy. 🍻

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

I found the easiest one to do!

@dtrrtd774

7 жыл бұрын

You might have pretended it was tighter and showed how to position the mounting bar, with the angled tip guiding the bead along under the edge of the rim. The key is to hold the bar at a high angle when mounting, which pushes it in the right direction without sliding off the bar. Very few tires go on that easily, so for the purposes of the video it would be good to demonstrate that.

I have the same changer, mounted to floor and when I tried to break the bead the arms bent but did break the beads.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Yeah you have to have it positioned just right and work with it gingerly to not bend it. But it does happen!

hi mate some fantastic tips there that will definitely help people out there great video enjoyed watching it

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

+bodgit and leggit garage thanks Leon

@bodgitandleggitgarage

7 жыл бұрын

The Disgruntled Mechanic Happy 4th mate have a good one

Good video Mike ! Manuel changer works pretty good .

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

For the few times I need it it does well.

WHAT IS THE SMALLEST RIM SIZE THIS TIRE CHANGER WILL TAKE? AS AN EXAMPLE, WILL DO SMALLER 8"-10" RIMS? Thx.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

From Harbor Freights page---Remove worn tires from rims and remount them quickly and easily with this portable tire changer. This manual tire changer requires no power hookups or pneumatic lines to operate and is suitable for all tires from 8 in. to light truck tires. The tire changer features all-steel construction for durability.

Excellent video 👍

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@screwsnutsandbolts

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic You're welcome !

Ty

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I bought one of the when I realized Scion IQ tires were 500 for 2 mounted, but under 200 on an online auction site, so it was worth it for me.

That tire was shot, nice job. Safe travels down the road Mike

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

+Ozzstar thanks Glen.

the bead breaker tends to kick off on some tires. I welded a jig to slip in behind it and it works a lot better now.

@mrbreezeet1

5 жыл бұрын

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It does work great but hard on the rims using the bead breaker. I don't have any fancy rims so its just great. Cheers buddy .

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

I am sorta the same way with the rims. My rims usually have many battle scars already!

good job well done

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

thanks Drew

Good video brother

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

thank you!

You manually pushed the tire on the rim? You're a beast! I was watching the video to see which side of the bar to use to spin the tire on but all you need is brute force! Im trying to mount an A/T tire on a 16" rim so I dont think thats going to work for me.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my other video this may be helpful----- kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKNtuLGmZ5myj6w.html

How many times have you used this thing? I read a few reviews that said it was weak and parts of the changer started bending and breaking. Also, when you balance, are you using that bubble leveler stand that's under $100 just about everywhere?

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

I have done about 20 or so tires. if you use it on bigger stiffer tires things will break. as for balancing I dont usually balance them because I use most of them on old farm vehicles.

@littlegoobie

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I saw this tool last year and thought i would get it just for giggles and it would be interesting if it worked for minor jobs like changing out spare tires or unimportant general use tires (like you do). I'll probably end up getting this and that leveling bubble balancer too. For what it is, it'll be fun, and it'll pay for itself if it works on 2 sets of tires. i've spent more money on less useful passtimes.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

That was my thought also. Especially on a weekend when you my need it any no one is open. Thanks for watching!

I've seen those tire changers on a few videos now. People with smaller or used tires have pretty good luck, while guys with new tires or larger tires struggle. All in all a great tool I'd say. I have some lawn mower tires I need to change out so maybe you'll see me in your garage. :)

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

No problem. Do quite a few.

@theoldwizard998

7 жыл бұрын

Actually even on larger tires, up to say 18", it is not that bad. The trick is lube (soapy water) and technique. The technique is to make sure the bead OPPOSITE of where you are working is down in the "drop center" (goo.gl/fbk338). Some people like to use Murphy's Oil Soap Tire mounting Lube Paste (goo.gl/Zfftnj). You can smear it on the bead and under the rim. On difficult tires you need a block of wood or something to keep that bead down in the drop center.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Yes I learned that "drop center" thing the hard way!

@theoldwizard998

7 жыл бұрын

When I was "bustin' tires" (just after the dinosaurs left) no one explain it to me ! I originally thought the bead "stretched", which is nearly impossible as it is made out of multiple steel wires ! Much (much) later in life, someone finally explained it to me. As someone else said, a thick piece of rubber under the "star" that clamps the wheel will prevent scratches on the center. There are various homemade and aftermarket non-maring mount/demount bars and bead clamps, although a 2x2x4 chunk of hardwood (maple, oak) or plastic also works.

@dtrrtd774

7 жыл бұрын

Cutting up an old tire gives you plenty of cushions to use under the retaining ring and on top of the demounting rim gouger to keep it from doing a number on any rims you halfway care about. Also make lots of non slip pads to cushion the undercarriage when using jack stands and floor jacks. The only way you'll be able to cut up the old tires with steel belts is with a reciprocating saw, I usually brace it between two tire ramps for support. Makes quick work of the tire. Utility knife easily gets it started through the sidewalls, where there's no steel to contend with.

You have to get the Harbor Freight bubble balancer. I got one and works great for me. A 1/4" thick disk cut out of some rubber mating to put under the star clamp helps to protect Aluminum rims.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for someone to tell me it isn't a "star" because it doesn't have enough points! Best thing I could think to call it. haha! Thanks for the tip!

@CAPTSTANLEY51

7 жыл бұрын

I think it is called the locking ring or locking clamp. been to many year to remember high school auto shop.

@CAPTSTANLEY51

7 жыл бұрын

OK so I had to look up the part name for that its called a Spider Pedestal. I always called it the star clamp, locking ring or locking clamp. It all depends on how many beers I have had. If too many That thing a ma jiggy. Here's the link to the manual manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/34000-34999/34542.pdf

@dubmob151

10 ай бұрын

After using this to take off old tires, you should have discarded tires that you can cut up to make rubber pads for all sorts of useful things. One of which is two strips on opposing sides of the retaining ring to protect the wheel "finish"😅. Then you can tighten down on it with abandon and not worry about the "paint" on the rims. The tire pads work great as jack pads, motorcycle kickstand pads on soft ground, kneeling pads, etc etc. The only way you'll be able to cut through the belt reinforced tread area is with a reciprocating saw, best done while the tire is on metal ramps, with a slot in the middle. Simple process that way to harvest old tires.

Probably already mentioned. Alignment is a bit off (camber) and the tire looks like it was run under inflated. Center is not as worn as the outer edges. That's classic under inflation.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

yes and I think I said in video it was just aligned about 6 months ago. So not sure how good of job was done.

@throttlebottle5906

7 жыл бұрын

you missed overloading ;) or over-rated junk tires.......

Good little stand to have in the garage for the odd tire change.

@garyronan5568

7 жыл бұрын

Great place to hang your coat when it's not in use too!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Thomas Exovcds yes just the use I have it for.

@camtheham13

7 жыл бұрын

it will even remind you that kneecaps hurt after collisions with stationary metal objects, almost as good as a trailer ball for that use

Karaoke with Mike!! Nice vid mate 👍

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Well sometimes I get a bit carried away and that was with no alcohol involved!

Can these work for truck tires like 265/70r17

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

They are tougher because if the size and the cheapness of the tire changer. Things may bend on it!!

You make a great video

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

+Prommar Plastics thank you.

nice job

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Is that soapy water you are using ? 😂😂😂. Good job 👍

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

Lotsa soapy water!!!!

@mrbreezeet1

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic They Say The "Mo Mar" Paste works well too. I think You can use it as is, And I know you can make a spray out of it.

good job MIKE !

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

thank you.

@henrycagle7827

7 жыл бұрын

I just came from the store at Harbour Freights the cost is 60.00 bucks.I'm thrown out these spoons and steeping up to Mike's garage!

HaHaaa, lol good job man, I'm gonna get one of these OMG no more paying for installs for me :)

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you much appreciated!

I just got one given to me last week and i was wondering how exactly to use it. Its the same one you have . After changing tires on my old 1989 retired toyota u-haul box van by hand .This will be a breezzzz by comparison . Good vidio ! 👍

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

+Brian Deacy thanks and good luck!

@brianmax8147

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic one more question .What year is this model made .

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

no clue. This thing is a t least 10 to 15 years old.

Les Schwab charges over $150 to install four tires and Discount Tire/America’s Tires charges $124. So in my area it’s worth it to just do it yourself if you can. Save a couple hours driving there and back and also save two hours waiting. So for me I also save 4 hours of my time.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Yes just the few times I have used it make it worth it! thanks for watching.

2005ish, I had two 1930's tires--been sittin behind a barn somewhere, still on the old rims. No soap or slippery tire stuff would work. Ended up cutting them off with a harbor freight 4 inch grinder. For everything else, that harbor freight tire changer works good. I use the tire spoons. Saves me at least $10 per tire every time I change one. Yeah it's work but it's like gettin a free tank of gas (if you don't mind workin for it). I just go to Walmart and buy the tires on sale and take them home like buying groceries. Generally don't need to balance them if you get them on the rim straight. The trick to changin them big tractor tires is use plenty of soap. Good video, thought I was the only one used them things.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

+paulla smith nope I like using it

@paullasmith4975

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheDisgruntledMechanickzread.info/dash/bejne/mKB5pq2xoN2zhdI.html (Harbor Freight portable air tank valve solution and improvement) Hay Mr Disgruntled, you have a great video---no need for a pricey air compressor. A small 12 volt air pump will fill a tank. The tank sets the bead and fills the tire using an 'open air chuck' on one end of the hose.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I have one exactly like it. It does not fill my tuck tires as quick as the compressor and goes empty relatively quickly. I like the compressor much more. oh and the compressor is much more compact I can carry it on motorcycle.

good man, !!!!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Great video. Exactly what I was looking for as i just brought the same machine

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Ty!

Good vid Brother. It's 25 bucks to mount and balance a tire (or tyre as our friends up north and across the pond say) So if you mount and balance 3 or 4 tires you got your money back. I recently bought that very same changer. Thanks four4 the demo. Oh and yeah I think my wheels are grody to the max and that's why they are leaking.

@TheDisgruntledMechanic

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! yep grody will do it!

@garyronan5568

7 жыл бұрын

I found one that Northern Tool sold at an auction about A year ago and got it for 15 bucks. best money I ever spent but I do miss the Coats !0-10 I ran at the auto shop I worked at over 40 years ago.

Like to add that inside these rims are two ridges one for each side that run along the edge of the rim lip. One side I guess the front side on most rims has a narrower ridge than the other side. You have to take your tires off and put on from this narrow ridge side. If you put them on the side that has the wider ridge (just estimating- ridge about an inch and half wide and half inch high) the tire will not stretch enough to go over this wide ridge, and you will damage the tire and not get it off. This ridge is so the tire will be confined to a smaller space so it can be aired up without too much air going out the side. When the tire gets enough air to fill the space between the ridges it will pop out to the rim lips. I just used one of these Harbor F. changers to change an old trailer tire. This 1960's rim had the wider ridge on the front side. So I had to take the tire off and put a new one on from the back side of the rim. Previously I found a set of Chevy truck tires on aluminum rims that were thrown on side of the road. I carried them home and went to harbor freight and bought the changer to take the rims off. I sold the rims to the scrap yard for enough to pay for the changer.