Manual tyre changing machine

[ONOescudo]

Manual tyre changing machine

Im looking at these manual tyre-changing machines on trade me.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 501775.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =534087523

Has anybody had experience with these for 4x4 wheels? I have seen the you-tube videos. And it looks OK. But as there is only online shops, I can’t go and have a look.

My other option is, a pneumatic tyre machine that a mate has (still with the manual tyre lever, not air operated lever). But then there is an extra cost of a compressor.

Any experiences with these manual tyre machines would be appreciated.

Cheers MIKE

[kbushnz]

Yup I have one. Have done two sets of 35 inch Simex's on it and also a set of small car tyres..
Once you get the correct technique it works fine, just need elbow grease and body weight.
Also bolt the damn thing to the ground....!!
I cant run the bead removing thing around, the tool is very crude and needs a good grind up to smooth it before use and it tends to unhook.....
So use it more like a tyre lever / iron...
But its cheaper than what the local tyre shop wanted to charge me...

[ONOescudo]

Is your one the blue $117 job or the red $335 model?

[muddyhilux]

brother n law brought the blue style one.works ok.as above bolt it down and a bit of effort and you'll change tyres no worries. paid itself of after the 2nd set

[kbushnz]

Mine is like the blue one.... However its painted red

[Pondy6]

takes a bit longer but a couple of crowbars and some detergent does a good job for changing a tyre. break the bead with a hi-lift under your bull bar

[ONOescudo]

Thanks for all the input. Big help.

Cheers MIKE.