Anyone know what this Dayton tool is?

[junktastic]

Garage sale find. I have no idea what it is. Marked Dayton MFG Co

 

[454ragtop]

Don't know why, but I'm thinking something to do with mounting or dismounting tires? Never seen one before.
Jim

 

[Cypherian]

Yep tire tool at least according to this http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/179374/239622.html?1320162983

 

[the gypsy]

I had the same thought but did not say. Because I did not know where to look to confirm my thoughts.

 

[junktastic]

Thank you. It seems obvious now. It was a $1 so I just could not refuse.

 

[Zeke]

So, how does it work?