Breaking bead the easy way

[Thors]

I've been meaning to post this for a while now. When I recently changed my tire (300) I found an easy way to break the bead. I happen to have a bunch of these so for me it was free.

 

[standuprick]

Who needs a $3,000 tire machine when you have quick grips. lol

 

[Th3InfamousI]

Did you use anything to secure the rim to that piece of wood to prevent it from sliding and scratching?

 

[BigDogBro1]

I love it!

 

[Five Five]

I like your style :up:

 

[Thors]

Did you use anything to secure the rim to that piece of wood to prevent it from sliding and scratching?

Nope, just a hunk of Mahogany wide enough to grab both sides of the rim. I held that as I tightened the clamp. If you get the angle just right it works like a charm.

 

[woodbutcher]

Nope, just a hunk of Mahogany wide enough to grab both sides of the rim. I held that as I tightened the clamp. If you get the angle just right it works like a charm.

must be a woodworker to have a piece of mahogany layin' around. :2thumbs: and the clamps.

 

[RRRUFF]

:2thumbs:

 

[narow37]

I just use the front end loader on my tractor.

 

[Chippy Chad]

A little ether and a match will mount that new tire in no time

 

[Thors]

I just use the front end loader on my tractor.

I was gonna do the same but noticed the clamps hanging on the wall and figured WTF, it's worth a try. Front loader, back hoe, jack and a 2x4 all work fine. This was just easier.

 

[Thors]

must be a woodworker to have a piece of mahogany layin' around. :2thumbs: and the clamps.

I do a little bit here and there. :2thumbs: Last year's project was a new Mahogany deck so I got quite a few pieces lying around. Love the wood - gorgeous when freshly sealed...or not at all.

 

[Fibersnake]

I do a little bit here and there. :2thumbs: Last year's project was a new Mahogany deck so I got quite a few pieces lying around. Love the wood - gorgeous when freshly sealed...or not at all.

Always admired wood craftsman. especially love Mahogany, if it is the body of a solid body Gibson Les Paul Custom!

 

[scubaman15]

Acetylene works too . just not to much!

 

[Thors]

Acetylene works too . just not to much!

I'd be scared...

Acetylene balloons and matches can be a lot of fun though...

 

[BBChopper]

I love working with Mahogany!!!!!:2thumbs: