Just found this. I want to change a 12" tractor tire and wasn't sure the tool could handle it. Now I know. I've changes smaller tires 10" rim with no issues. Love the tool and of course price, had it for a few years. Now I can start on the 12" rims, save money and drop off time. THANK YOU.

Thanks much for your video. I have to change two new rear tires 23 x 10.5 -12 inch and do have a small tire changes which I have never used because had no way to secure it, but your application has solved that problem for me. Again thanks.

This video was a life saver for the future. I just paid $90 dls to a tire shop for installing 2 new tires with inner tubes so that prompted me to look for an alternative and found this Tire changing tool at harbor freight and now just finished watching your video.

I LOVE that cotter pin trick. I could've used that the other day. Forgot my core tool, but had a whole box of cotters.

Pro tip. Don't put the tire valve in before seating the beads. You'll get faster volume of air for seating. Clean the lube from the lower bead, then push down to seat the bead on the bottom as much as possible, then gently lift while applying air pressure from a 3/8" i.d. air hose. May not need the strap.

@alanandmichellerichardson1238

2 ай бұрын

Pro tip throw that stupid tool in the trash. Leave the rim on the tractor get a duck billed sledge and a set of spoons. You can do this simple job in hakf the time

Great vid and instruction. I’m a happy customer, bought several items from you in the past. Super happy with everything.

Thanks for providing a great service for us all Norman! Terry

I like the hitch mount! I was given a tire changing stand very similar to this one but haven't used it yet. You made it look simple, so I'm confident I can use it properly when the time comes. Great idea to use cotter pin to remove tire stem core. Thanks for this!

Cool vid Norman. Good talking to you the other day. Thanks for all of help and the great info on my Kohler Magnum. I've always just used the ratchet strap and not the bead seating by explosion method on tires. Always worked for me. Gotta love those new ag tires.;-)

The mount for the receiver hitch was a killer idea!! Great video. thanks for sharing!

wow! that's a Harbor Freight tool I actually want. I have fought with small tires for years.

@thomasschwarting5108

2 жыл бұрын

I have one I bought years ago. Works well. The ONLY issue I have or maybe I should say wish, is that unlike an automotive type changer, it doesn't have a way to keep the rim from turning while your trying to remove or install a tire. Otherwise it works well.

The ratchet straps tip is the best ever.i can't wait to look skillful to my buddys

I'm quite fond of my arm hair and so I am very grateful for your comprehensive video.

I may have to try one of these. I have a manual bead breaker and tire spoons which work great, but on 8" and smaller rims, it is pretty difficult. the ratchet strap works most of the time, but sometimes it takes a long time and lots of fighting to get them to seat

I made a 28 inch long piece of 2 inch receiver tubing with a 2 inch inside tee welded on the end that takes another piece of receiver tubing. It is 28 inches long too with my tire machine mounted on top. It slides down in the "tee" and I have set bolts on the side of the tee to tighten it. Fits any pickup with a receiver hitch and the tailgate can be down for a work area. Rock solid. I also made new tire irons that are 30 inches long. Makes the grunt work a lot easier. I also made another hold down that works on top with a rubber irrigation pipe seal on bottom to grip the tire and glued a rubber flat rubber washer on top. It grips the tire a lot better. Work the tire irons from left to right and the wheel will not move.

Thanks for putting that video out there Norman

Great idea on the receiver hitch platform!!!

Hey Norman good idea using receiver hitch, i was thinking on using my vice but i like the hitch idea better.

Thanks for posting a video about this tire changer. I've been interested in buying one. This looks a lot easier than the wrestling match I do with tire spoons.

@Isavetractors

6 жыл бұрын

Much easier than tire spoons! The fact that it just holds the tire in place is a huge help.

AWESOME!! Mannn am i glad i clicked on this video to see if this tool was worth buying! And you're mounting it to a 2in receiver was GENIUS!!!! Such a simple idea and yet I didn't think of it until I saw your video! That's the best idea that I've seen yet so far! Now I'm going to buy this tire changer and a blank receiver just like you got to mount it to! Shear genius! Thank you thank you thank you for this video!

@johncimino1614

3 жыл бұрын

Mounting the mini tire changer on the 2in receiver was genius. Where can I get a hitch receiver like that. jjc48@hotmail.com

Great video! You made it look easy.

I had a fella from work mount my tire changer to a 2x2 square tube for the receiver and bolt the tire changer to a plate with bolts ,He charged me $ 13 for the square tube he had to buy and it works great.Your video looks very easy I had a little more of a problem but will try your technique.Thanks.

@Isavetractors

5 жыл бұрын

Practice will get you there!

Best video on this mini tire tool.

The cotter pin was brilliant.

Good added tips jpeterman57; also wire brush the rim where the bead seats and use soapy water before removing the old tire. Lastly and most importantly, the design of the wheel well determins which side to remove the tire. You notice the shallow side of the wheel is up.

Great job and demo!

Nice tool and I made a receiver and riser for mine works well on my Toyota. Only issue I have is the threads on all thread and the nut are weak and pulled out. Going to have to modify it.

Thanks for the video Norman! 5:30 of the most useful info on the HF mini tire changer!Fred Ontario, NY

I use undiluted dawn dish soap. I want it as slick as possible. I even lube up the tools with it. Seems to help.

I like the tip about using the ratchet strap. I will be using that

Thanks friend, you’re always very helpful.😎👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Thanks for the video buddy !!!

For the tire, I just aired it up & the bead popped back on.😎 did the job without the tool & bent the bead, it was the old original tire I put a tube in it. Since I’m changing the 2 front ones I’ll be changing the 2 back ones too, one of the back ones is to far gone. The tool has paid for itself already, & I’ve removed 4 tires w it & put 1 on some to be 3 more.

Those tire changers are cool and all, but I find it easier and faster to just use a spoon or two. It might be a different story if I had the space to dedicate to leaving it mounted somewhere. But alas I don't. Got any good tips getting a stuck bead broke loose? I personally put the lifting part of my "high lift jack" in the receiver of my van, put the footplate on the tire (which is laying on the ground below the van hitch) and give'er the beans. Usually works good. Have actually had one or two so stuck that it just about lifted the van.

Nice tip with the ratchet strap.

Good idea using the 3 pt hitch

Awesome idea I using a trailer hitch. Beats mounting on a concrete floor. 👍👍👍

I sure wish I’d seen this video last year. I bought one of those to change an ATV tire and about killed myself. You made it look easy as I was using the tool all wrong. Nice job Norman.

Love that Harbor Freight Tool and the brackets strap where did you get those tires those are really nice tires very nice informative video thank you very much

To stabilize it is the greatest challenge. I may get one!

@RustyZipper

6 жыл бұрын

Paulie - I bought one a few years back, great product for the money. 💯 the hardest problem is mounting it to a solid platform !!! I tried an old pallet but it was too easy to pull the nails out of the cheap boards

I have one and have used it... works well.

The only tires I've ever seen that required the ether/solvent fume ignition method are 40's and up... Otherwise, ratchet straps are the norm here in Texas. Years ago, we had one hell of a fight dealing with Long/Fiat 50 hp tractor and my Dad was in it to win it... He popped the beads off with the front wheel of his Chevy and fought the rubber off the rim. We burned the yard with fuel and ultimately swapped out for a better solvent like ether that really evaporates much faster... Gas trail to the tire and whoop!

I'm going to buy me one of those Tire Changers from Harbor Freight before I put the new tires on I just bought thanks for the tip

Good video. I never put the inside of the valve stem in until I have seated the bead.

@Isavetractors

2 ай бұрын

Nice, I'll try that out.

Direct,to the point. 👍

Put an extension on the end for more leverage.

Good job!!!

Well done bud ....

I get one really like it save time

Thank you

Nice video. A question, is there any coating on the tool that goes against the rim. Looks like it could damage the rim. The Ingersoll looks great with those tires👍👍👍

@Isavetractors

6 жыл бұрын

There is a rubber type material but mine has all rubbed off. I put duck tape down to prevent too much scratching of the rim.

Very informative

Great vid

Thanks for teaching me how to change car tires.✌️✌️✌️❤️❤️🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

Good post.👍

entire valve stem as well. The starting fluid is not dangerous. just need a tiny spray and then light. it'll pop a bit and flame out but really it's nothing. Just don't over spray, tiny bit enough.

What is the size of those rear tires there? Gonna ise your idea for the hitch too that's genuis!!

Brilliant idea using the receiver hitch. Where did you find the hitch extender?

@Isavetractors

3 жыл бұрын

I bought it on ebay

I've been needing to change my small trailer tire. I got this tool on clearance at HF. I see I am missing at least two pieces.

I have a 77 Sears 10/6 after running for the first time there was a little oil leacking out. looks like from a hole in the bottom of the intake before the carb? Do you know what may be causing this?

Had a wise man show me a quick way to seat a bead, take the valve core out of the stem and push your air hose quick connect to force a high volume of air into tire then put core back in and fill to correct pressure, works most of the time as long as your compressor is decent

About to go buy this in a few minutes. I've been struggling to remount a garden tractor tire i put a tube in.I don't have a receiver hitch..yet on my truck... but I bought a table vise to install on my garage workbench. I've seen videos of some using this method to secure the changer... not sure if i like that. Cast metal can crack and break with little to no warning. Mounting permanent to the bench seems restrictive (no way to get a 360 work space), Building a Mobile table also has issues.. (Don't want to chase it all over the Garage!) Looks like I need a floor mount with some angle Iron and concrete anchors (Got those). Anyone got any other suggestions.. Space is really limited in my Garage. Thanks for the Video and any suggestions. -Jake

I know this is old, but where did you get the black adapter? Bought the tool & im using a 4x8 section of wood & it’s really hard to Maurer, trying to hold the tool & get the tire off is a PIA!

is there not anyway to keep the fixture from moving on you? wobblying?

Can I ask we’re you got your bar tires from for your Ingersoll?

how wide is the square steel plate and how thick of steel plate did u welded the square plate onto the hitch or bolt it down to it

Tool works decent but is hard on paint if you have nice wheels. Good video.

@Isavetractors

Жыл бұрын

Very true

Are there adapters with that tire changer to do larger rims with a large 2" center hole like on a 70s wheelhorse?

@jpeterman57

3 жыл бұрын

yes, there is an aluminum cone to fill the hole and keep it centered.

Does this thing work for 12 inch rims too?

will WD40 sprayed on tire work as lubricant or better to use soap and water? thanks. good video.

@Isavetractors

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it will work. It should evaporate quick enough for the bead to not slide on the rim after insrallation.

Where do you get that hitch adapter? And what’s it called?

Where can I get a hitch receiver adopter like the one you used to secure your mini tire changer?

@Isavetractors

3 жыл бұрын

I got mine on ebay

Do you have a link for the hitch adapter. I am having no luck with it in my vice. It likes to pivet out.

@Isavetractors

3 жыл бұрын

I tried to look but I can't find it. I did get it off of eBay. Also you can take a big 2inch receiver tube and weld 1/4" plate to it.

Did you fabricate that receiver adapter, or does someone sell them?

@Isavetractors

2 жыл бұрын

I bought it off of eBay a long time ago. I can't seem to find it again though. it would be easy to make. Weld 2x2 tube to a 1/4" flat, drill some holes and voila.

can you or any one else get me a amazon link for this tool thanx in advance

Bolens

Anyone used it on a 4" wheel?

how long is the 2" adapter where did u buy it from

@Isavetractors

2 ай бұрын

I don't remember anymore. Ebay is likely where I got it

OP doesn't say anything about this, but shows it at the two minute twenty-four second mark, that a rim with a deep well on one side, has to be oriented like this, the picture or you'll never be able to get the tire off or on again.

@Isavetractors

Жыл бұрын

Correct you want to work the side of the rim, where the tire can get some slack.

Where did you get the hitch platform.

@Isavetractors

2 жыл бұрын

I don't remember, sorry. Probably eBay. I think it was a hitch extension to mount a winch originally.

Will that work on the rear also

@Isavetractors

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will work for standard 12" lawn and garden wheels.

Here's a trick, let all the air out of the tire wile its on the tractor and drive it forward and back, it will bust both beads never fails if you've ever had a flat on a tractor its a pain in the ass to get the tire back on the bead to put air into it. Skip a step I almost bet you could change the tire on the tractor, guys do this in the field with tractor trailers on dully wheels they chang the tire on the truck.

Do u wnat to sell any

Also......make sure "directional" treaded tires are going in the proper direction...….Those "lugs" point to the direction they want to go......

where did you get that hitch. need to get that

@Isavetractors

5 жыл бұрын

I think I got it on amazon.

@gokujr13160

5 жыл бұрын

@@Isavetractors I saw it had a tag on it can you take a pic of the scan bar code

Where can you buy it?

@JD-tl7ld

6 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight

What does that cost?

@Isavetractors

6 жыл бұрын

It's like $30 or $40!

Bar tires on the front huh. That thing got "front wheel assist?"

@Isavetractors

6 жыл бұрын

Full power steering

@RustyZipper

6 жыл бұрын

Looks badasser !

@jhitt79

6 жыл бұрын

Rusty Zipper I prefer tri-ribs

@RustyZipper

6 жыл бұрын

jhitt79 - it depends on the style of the tractor. If you’re looking for that 4wd off road look the the Bar tires look better on Norman’s tractor. I’m looking at tires for my Cub 169 and think the Tri-rib front tires will give it that classic look since it’s obviously only 2wd.

@jhitt79

6 жыл бұрын

Rusty Zipper yup, I was just joking around about the front wheel assist. I personally like bar tires in the rear with narrow tri-ribs in the front. But most important: I think people should do whatever they want with their own stuff.

Nope, won't work for my Deere 265's front rims. There's no opportunity to keep the tire from not coming back up off the rim as you rotate the tool during install. Holding onto the tire doesn't matter. You can keep the tire inside the rim with vice grips on the rim as a blocker, but then you won't be able to use the tool to rotate it around.

Don’t be fooled my friends I tried ag tires on mine and damaged the bead. 4 ply. It’s not as easy as he makes it look

@Isavetractors

Жыл бұрын

Some things just take practice.

I see that when trying to mount the top bead, you had the same trouble that I did - as fast as one side goes on, the other comes off. Then, there is a break in the video, and you come back with the tire over half-way on. I assume you got that far with a real changer and then came back to finish with the Harbor Freight POJ. This tool is poorly designed and doesn't work as portrayed. Moreover, the "hook", which is aptly named, has sharp edges that destroyed the bead on my tire. If the tire didn't already require a tube, I would be looking for more from Harbor Freight than just a refund.

@Isavetractors

2 жыл бұрын

I install a lot of tires with this tool. I don't remember at this point what happened with the footage that required a cut but this isn't a magic trick that requires a TV camera trick. I still use this tool to this day and have a few other videos of me installing tires with this. I think I actually have 4 videos. To each their own. I'm not paid by any tool company just showing you how it's done

@Isavetractors

2 жыл бұрын

And a little tip for the bigger tires. Put a vice grip on the rim to keep the opposite end from popping off

@howdydoody30204b

2 жыл бұрын

@@Isavetractors I take you at your word and will check the other videos. I just see no way that it might work.

@howdydoody30204b

2 жыл бұрын

@@Isavetractors I don't have a Vice Grip that big so tried a clamp with no success.

@Isavetractors

2 жыл бұрын

Here is a video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aaiir6alh8-thdY.html

Biggest POS I've ever played eyes on. Will not Mount a tire on a front BX period!

That tire didn't go on as easy as you made it look. cut the camera and then come back to it? Throw that tool out they gave you and use regular tire tools to r and r them. Nice tire changer but your being misleading about it.

@Isavetractors

6 жыл бұрын

We had a technical issue with the camera so we lost some footage. It however is that easy to install the tire. We have about 4 videos on our channel using this tool. Note: this is not a paid advertisement by HFT or Pittsburgh Tools. I simply had to mount a tire and decided to film it and publish it at the service of you the viewer, so you can see it in action.

@danoakley6538

Жыл бұрын

It destroyed the bead on my new tire!

@FerdinandFite

Жыл бұрын

@@danoakley6538 Did the same to me.

A "PROFESSIONAL" and yet can't afford a valve stamp removal tool. Isn't this the opposite of Profesional?

@Isavetractors

5 жыл бұрын

If you listen carefully I couldn't find it at the time and had to get this video out. Improvisation is a great characteristic of a professional

Worthless piece of junk. Wont even break the bead on my little 8in. tire from a Deere rider. May work ok on new tires but worthless on old tires that have been mounted for years and stuck/rusted to the rim.

@Isavetractors

4 жыл бұрын

On my Ford 120 restoration series I use this tool to remove a pretty rusted wheel and tire. I had to throw all my body weight into it several times. I eventually got it off, but I've encountered tires I couldn't get off with this. For those I send the tire out but I've been able to get most tires off, and I installed maybe 20 tires a year on everything from tractors to atvs and go karts.

@robertclark4929

4 жыл бұрын

@@Isavetractors just tried it one more time before taking back. Aluminum handle broke in 2 pieces and bent threaded rod. JUNK.

@Isavetractors

4 жыл бұрын

To each their own...

@rogerlarson8040

4 жыл бұрын

Heat it with a hair dryer and whack it really hard with a rubber mallet before you use this tool. Certain tires are worse than others. Make sure all the air is out of the tire. Can try driving on them with a car and you might have to use a board to get the weight where you need it.

@dodgeramsport01

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertclark4929 Sounds like you ndde to learn how to use it or just pay a professional to do it for you!