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Manual Tire Changer Base, 15-3/8-18-1/2"

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  • Base: 15-3/8" x 181/2"
  • Rugged steel construction
  • Handles tires from 8 inch to light truck

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4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
642 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, value, and sturdiness of the tire changer. For example, they mention it works well on car and truck tires, and the bead breaker component works well. That said, some complain about the tires and durability. They say it's not good for large tires and the metal bends and breaks easily. Customers also have issues with damage.

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79 customers mention62 positive17 negative

Customers like the performance of the tire changer. They say it works well on car and truck tires, and it's also great for changing ATV tires. The bead breaker component works well and doesn't require much effort. Customers also say the tool ends for removal and installation work well. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.

"...for heavy 6 ply tires like used on a 3/4 ton truck, but works great with average car and small trailer tires 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, inch tires...." Read more

"...cast looking base...Nope, it is the stamped style, still it handled my Jeep tires well... 15" and 16" and certainly, when bolt properly as the..." Read more

"...The bar tool ends - for removal and installation work well - contrary to other reviews...." Read more

"...Go slowly, and this changer works great !! It's well made, and the bar never bent either." Read more

40 customers mention33 positive7 negative

Customers like the value of the tire changing tool. For example, they say it's a great product for the money, a good investment for anyone, and a time and money saver. Some mention the basic design is good and the product works well.

"...This tool is not a high priced power tool and serves the purpose of changing 8 inch lawn mower tires and car tires...." Read more

"This is a good investment for anyone...." Read more

"...Could this tool be improved? - ABSOLUTELY. But it comes with a very low price...." Read more

"...So I bought it as the price was right...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the tire changer. They mention that it's well made, reliable, and won't break the bead. Some say that the bar never bent, and the beed breaker is flawless.

"...I've used this tool for mount/demount of about 10 tires. It is holding up. I'm glad I can control my destiny with tires changes...." Read more

"...Go slowly, and this changer works great !! It's well made, and the bar never bent either." Read more

"...Have not used product yet, but it seams well built and a value for the money" Read more

"Works great for the money. Bead breaker is flawless...." Read more

40 customers mention13 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the outdoor recreation product. Some mention they're impressed with the quality, while others say the bead breaker bent on first use. They also say the bar bent a bit, and parts of the tool bent with too much pressure. Overall, opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

"...tires with very supple sidewalls (Geo Metro) and they are very difficult to break beads...." Read more

"Great product and space saver." Read more

"...THIS COMPANY AND DO NOT DISCOVER IN THE FIRST WEEK THAT IT IS POORLY CRAFTED PRODUCT AND REQUEST A RETURN/REFUND, THE COMPANY WILL NOT HELP..." Read more

"...any changes to this tool it would go as follows: the base 4 legs would be thicker material and welded together to make a stronger foot, the base..." Read more

32 customers mention22 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the tire changer. Some mention that it's pretty easy to use, the instructions are clear, and it makes changing tires a lot easier than with spoons. However, others say that it is not the most simple to use and can be very labor intensive. They also mention that the bead breaker tool is difficult to get much leverage with due to the low height.

"This changer worked very easy, and just as nice a job as the tire shop. It does need to be lubed around the bead on the heavier tires...." Read more

"...The instructions are clear and might be best to bolt this onto a wood pallet or what ever laying around in the yard to be reused...." Read more

"...Happy with purchase and makes changing tires a lot easier than with spoons" Read more

"...And it is difficult to get much leverage with the bead breaker tool since it so low to the ground - your long lever bar will hit the ground...." Read more

11 customers mention0 positive11 negative

Customers are disappointed with the durability of the outdoor recreation product. They say the metal bends and breaks before tires can be installed. Customers also mention that the bead removal tool bends then snaps. They also say the rim clamp bends, and the break down arm was hitting the center post.

"...But I continue to be frustrated by bead breaking. I use a plastic mallet to drive the bead breaker wedge as close to the rim as possible...." Read more

"Metal bends and breaks before tires can be installed had to purchase new bars for the 1st set of tires I did...." Read more

"It's hard as hell to break the bead on a tire with it but they go on fairly easy once you get the hang of it...." Read more

"rim clamp bent, had to weld new metal pieces on it." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the tires of the outdoor recreation product. They mention that it's not good for large tires, it doesn't fit small mower rims, and the bead breaker wedge does not follow a 12 inch wheel diameter. The handle scratches the base pole and is hard to use on big 16 inch tires. It's also not designed for heavy 6 ply tires like those used on a 3/4 ton truck. Customers also say that the moving parts are loose fitting, but still work.

"...It is not designed for heavy 6 ply tires like used on a 3/4 ton truck, but works great with average car and small trailer tires 8, 12, 13, 14, 15,..." Read more

"...The curvature of the bead breaker wedge does not follow a 12 inch wheel diameter. The result is you only get pressure on a small area...." Read more

"...The moving parts are loose fitting, but still work. Me being 6ft tall at 215lbs, the unit itself is easy to use with minimal effort." Read more

"...Is not designed for breaking down larger, heavy duty truck tires or larger tractor tires...." Read more

7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the wheel cleaner. They mention that the metal bar tends to scratch and pit the rim. Some customers also mention that there is no protection for alloy wheels.

"...fully unseated from the rim all the way around, this will cause damage to aluminum rims...." Read more

"...Second, there is no protection for Alloy wheels, but you can make pads from a 5 gallon plastic bucket. Third, use lots of water base tire lube...." Read more

"...When taking off the tire from the rim it will scrape the top of the rim so make sure you don't care about the look of the rim...." Read more

"...Don't recommend using on alloy wheels, as the metal bar tends to scratch and pit the rim. Also can't really handle larger wheels." Read more

Had to modify to make functional
2 Stars
Had to modify to make functional
I ordered two of these. I had to modify 1 of them because the handle could not be lowered. Or, if I pulled the pin and lowered the handle I couldn't raise the handle. There was an interference between the end of the handle and the vertical tube. I use a grinder to grind off the interference in the handle so it could raise and lower without hitting the main vertical tube. I'm not doing this to both of them so I'm returning the other one. Both had the same problem. After modifying, i broke the bead on one tire and this worked well for that. Haven't used it any more than that yet.
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