Anyone have any experience with tire changing machines..i.e. quality of one versus the other. I owned a snap-on one before and it was okay. looking at the coats rc150, hoffman, etc...anyone have experience with the cheaper model Atlas, Weaver, etc? I dont change a ton of tires but would like to be able to change one up to 23" and 11"wide or so.....Thanks..
Tire Changing Machine
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nine lives
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I bought this one. Cycle Hill Motorcycle Tire Changer - YouTube
It will only do up to a 21" tire, but works very well.
It will only do up to a 21" tire, but works very well.
nine lives
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Like any machine takes a bit of getting used to, that said, I now can change my tire in about 20 min.:2thumbs:
nine lives
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Brew, should be fine for the 300. Thought about attempting the 35" truck tires, think that might be pushing it.
BWG56
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I have one from Harbor Freight cost me around a grand and it does up to 20" dia and up to 13" wide. Just changed my 300 Metz on it. Its a little tough due to the fact thats its a low profile tire but I purchased a tire clamp and roller arm for it to help with low profile tires, I also purchased plastic clamps to go over the jaws so it don't mark the wheel.
As far as the dia of the front wheel being 21", I use the bead breaker on the machine to break the bead and then I used a utility knife to cut the tire in half around the circumference and then it comes off easy.
I think the coats rc150 is expensive for the average guy unless your going to be installing alot of tires for freinds. I have probably changed close to 400 tires since I purchased mine a couple years ago and I mount and balance a set of 4 tires for a 30 pack of bullets.
As far as the dia of the front wheel being 21", I use the bead breaker on the machine to break the bead and then I used a utility knife to cut the tire in half around the circumference and then it comes off easy.
I think the coats rc150 is expensive for the average guy unless your going to be installing alot of tires for freinds. I have probably changed close to 400 tires since I purchased mine a couple years ago and I mount and balance a set of 4 tires for a 30 pack of bullets.
Nukeranger
Nukeranger
FYI, I have a Harbor Freight Tire changer with motorcycle attachment. It works well but if you have the money and want something to changed your tires including up to 360mm back tires consider NoMar at No-Mar: Scratch Proof Wheel Locking System, Beats Coats 220 - Safe for Carbon Fiber Wheels. which can be floor mounted or attached to your truck hitch. It is awesome.
nine lives
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The system I have is a NO-MAR system. I mounted it to a skid, works very well and unlike the HF, made in the U.S.
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