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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Default Bead breakers or adapter for a changer

I have a standard size tire changer and looking for a adapter to break ATV beads or some
cheap changer/breaker. Harbor freight has a mini tire changer for $5o but I don't know if it
will break atv beads (as they claim) they also list a atv bead breaker for $8 that look like it
fits on a changer?? Third Northern tool has a "little buddy" breaker for all tires but at $200.
Like everyone I am looking for one that works good enough for home use but want to keep
the cost low.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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i got the harbor freight tire changer for $50, works great. 1st time i used it was on an atv tire--no problems! for dismount/remount, have plenty of liquid dish soap or camel snot to slick up the bead/bead ring.
i did have a post on the subject.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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I have the one from Harbor Freight and it does the job but they are still a pain to break loose. I will tell you this, it is not built to last. I already had to reinforce the piece that pushes down on the bead because it bent on me the first time I used it. The holes where the pins go through are already getting bigger from so much pressure.

If you change alot of atv tires, then I would look at something else. But if this is just for home use, then it will be okay.
 
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