Is there anyway that the following item could break the bead on the dunlops?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=34552[L=mini tire changer]

I don't want to pay a local shop $100 to swap out tires that I purchase on the internet.

 

on the above link, end with 34552 (don't type the Lmini tire changer thing)

I tried to get the link to go without having to type it in, but I don't know how

 

I don't know about the harbor freight tool.
Breaking the bead is the hardest part of changing the tires (as you know).
I take mine to the local tire store, they break the beads for me using the air powered arm on the side of the machine, I then take them home and change the tires myself. They only charge 5 bucks for breaking the beads on two tires.

 

Allow me: Mini Tire Changer

 

You don't need to buy anything special. Use a woodsplitting wedge. Drive it between the bead and the rim and work your way around until the bead is loose all the way around. Done it a million times.

 

I just had mine changed out today. $8 per tire to take of the old and mount the new. Call around to some tire stores. You may be able to find some fellow atv'rs like I did that would change them cheap.

 

My buddy and I split the cost and bought one of those bead breakers from harbor freight a few years ago. It is garbage. Don't waste your money.

 

Yes, It works fine. You have to us a little muscle but it beats paying $$$$ for something you can do yourself.
All my friend come to me for a free tire change now[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Plus nothing beats being to change your tires when ever you want or need.

 

Go on to Master Nyroc's 650 site. He has his own version of a bead breaker. ALSO, check the local farm supply stores near you. They deal with that type of tire all the time. They should be cheaper than a tire store. They are around here ,anyway.

 

lol I bought one of those yestreday at a local Harbor Freight store for 29 bucks. If my new tires come in this week,I'll let you know how it works.

Andy G