TiRx tire changer

Tire Lube is Empty....

 

I'll bring bleach...

 

He would prefer you bring more lube.

 

You don't roll over them you place a small jack near the bead and jack up some weight to break it.
Please realize I'm a frigging cave man who has changed mega-multitudes of bike tires with irons.

YRMV.

 

We would actually drive the truck/car up on the bike tire, stop, and turn the steering wheel back and forth to break the bead.

This usually happened at Deals Gap, at night, drunk, in the field....but it did work.

 

I like that there is no clamping on the rim. Has anyone here actually used one? I’m sure the balancing feature is pretty much useless as compared to other methods. I agree that a tire iron should be included.

 

I have one and use it occasionally. Overall it’s okay but has limitations. Race tire beads are a pain in the ass, but I could change rain tires with this all day long. The arbor is a too large for my Ducati Monster front wheel and was too small for a Hawk GT single sided swingarm rear wheel.

And the balancing feature relies on the wheel bearing and probably gets you within the nearest ounce of weight, but not nearest 1/4 oz. No way near as accurate as my static balance stand on knife edge rollers.

If I had room for a proper tire changer, I would get one, but I don’t and this does fold up out of the way so it’s okay.

 

So this is from the dead, but what pneumatic tire changer do you guys recommend? Where to buy one? I have space for one and can see myself making this leap.

 

I use this one: https://www.phoenixautoequipment.com/collections/tire-changer/products/tire-changer-pwc-2710

It's been great. I've changed many trailer tires, RV tires, truck tires, ATV tires, car tires, and motorcycle tires. I think I've well made my money back from being able to do all the various tire changes for free. Local places charge ~$50/wheel. Bought a used wheel balancer off craigslist to match.

That said, if you're doing just motorcycle tires, you can get away with a smaller/cheaper machine.

 

I got a NoMar and it is ridiculously easier to use than my old harbor freight changer.

 

That seems pretty reasonable to me. Honestly it wouldn't take long to make the money back with what they charge to mount tires these days.

 

I have a Harbor freight that I upgraded with spools from No-Mar.
It works but can be a pain in the ass sometimes, so a couple years ago I just recruited my local shop owner to ride on my endurance team and now I get tires changed for free

 

Get with TLR67....I don't know if the connection is still there, but he was able to help others with this tire changer....http://tuxedoautoequip.com/product-category/wheelserve/tchangers

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I bought it 4-5 yrs ago and was less than $1100 shipped via SAIA trucking from TX to Cincinnati. I picked it up at the SAIA location near me. I know times have definitely changed and it costs considerably more now.

Many of these machines are very similar if not the same, except for the color and the name badging, and are made in China. The Tuxedo model however is made in Germany. That alone is an advantage IMO. I did need to get a 'EURO' style fitting/adapter for my air hose that goes into the machine....Got it at Parker fittings.

 

That looks pretty dang nice. Have you done any car/truck tires? It looks like the only difference is the clamps on the table.

 

Yes. I have personally used mine to change up to a 275/70/R18 from a F250. Changed a couple 18" from a small SUV too. Handles it with ease. Just don't break the TPMS...

 

Yep, drop center is the key.

 

Bead breaker: BeadPro™ Tire Bead Breaker and Lever Tool Set - Motion Pro

Use it in the shop, on the trail, at the track. Simple, compact, lightweight, and it works, every time. A no-brainer.

Cheers,

Dave

 

Ive only changed motorcycle and trailer tires. I dont seem to need vehicle tires but every 5 yrs or so, so i just go to a tire shop. …and trying to static balance a full size auto/truck/rv tire seems to be a challenge.

 

The ones from Tuxedo are good. I've had them. I'm thinking about getting another for a backup.

 

Oh shit…..ya’ll can take that endorsement to the bank!