PhulesAU
Explorer
www.tyreplires.com.au couldn't get the youtube video to post, but thought it made changing tire alot faster. But Mine usually break lose when they go flat.
flat tire reccovery??
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Martyn
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AT sells this product plus other great tire tools see http://www.adventuretrailers.com/tirerepair.html
We also do in depth video clinic on how to use them, see http://www.adventuretrailers.com/tireclinic.html
We also do in depth video clinic on how to use them, see http://www.adventuretrailers.com/tireclinic.html
I had a buddy give me a set of Tire Pliers and the pry bars that go wtih it. He thought they were too heavy and too hard to use, so he passed them along to me.
I'll say this---It works. It does take a while to figure it out, but I have both removed and installed tires with it. You can't really mount tires with a hi-lift so the pry bars actually are useful. I agree with Rusty the hi-lift works to break the bead just fine-that's actually a picture from the Dusy and I'm the "supervising" guy in the straw hat!
As it turns out, there are instructions on the Website, which I did not know until after I'd spent several hours messing with it.
The are a few down sides. The tire pliers don't work with larger wheels. Mine max out at 16.5 and my new truck has 17 inchers so it's a bit of a bummer. I think there is a new version that can do the larger tires.
The other downside, is that like a hi-lift, it's heavy and awkward. I would carry them say in Africa, but in the USA 1 spare gets you out of virtually anywhere.
I'll say this---It works. It does take a while to figure it out, but I have both removed and installed tires with it. You can't really mount tires with a hi-lift so the pry bars actually are useful. I agree with Rusty the hi-lift works to break the bead just fine-that's actually a picture from the Dusy and I'm the "supervising" guy in the straw hat!
As it turns out, there are instructions on the Website, which I did not know until after I'd spent several hours messing with it.
The are a few down sides. The tire pliers don't work with larger wheels. Mine max out at 16.5 and my new truck has 17 inchers so it's a bit of a bummer. I think there is a new version that can do the larger tires.
The other downside, is that like a hi-lift, it's heavy and awkward. I would carry them say in Africa, but in the USA 1 spare gets you out of virtually anywhere.
rusty_tlc
Explorer
It looked like the tire pliers were only used to break the bead in the videos on the AT site. It really doesn't seem like they would be worth carrying for that one task.The pry bars looked like they would be useful for getting the tire off and back on the wheel. Also small and fairly light.
I liked the starter fluid method we used to re-seat the bead on that tire. :Wow1:
I have video of Dylan doing that.
Peter_n_Margaret
Adventurer
Another option.
The OKA tyres are big (19.5") and it is difficult to break the beads.
This gadget is made from 12mm aluminium and is very light, but works a treat.
Did not cost much either.....
Cheers,
Peter
The OKA tyres are big (19.5") and it is difficult to break the beads.
This gadget is made from 12mm aluminium and is very light, but works a treat.
Did not cost much either.....
Cheers,
Peter
Martyn
Supporting Sponsor, Overland Certified OC0018
Another option.
The OKA tyres are big (19.5") and it is difficult to break the beads.
This gadget is made from 12mm aluminium and is very light, but works a treat.
Did not cost much either.....
Cheers,
Peter
Yes we sell those as well.
Great gear from OZ
