Plastic duckhead

[xkvator]

I have a Derek Weaver tire machine...has anyone bought and used their plastic duckhead or one from amazon or ebay...

the price difference is considerable...$129 vs $30/$40... i see good and bad reviews on the amazon/ebay ones... i dont mind paying more for better quality...

also, ive been using the metal duckhead on aluminum wheels without any issues...just watching the gap between wheel and nylon insert on duckhead...

i've bought the plastic jaw covers on amazon, and theyre exactly the same

ive bought the nylon duckhead inserts on amazon, and theyre same dimensions, except slightly thinner...

 

[DAustin]

Wow ! Did I read that wrong the first time I saw the notice. I though it was for some kind of *** toy

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Nylon/plastic duck heads are often broken, especially with goobers involved. Downside is they can flex, so on stiff tires you'll bend them into the tire and can nick the finish. If you're using metal duck heads, and either replacing the sliding strip on them or being careful, I'd stick with them.

 

[beemerphile]

When you consider how long the plastic ones (don't) last, I am not sure they are any cheaper over time for most people. Refining your technique to place less stress on the duckhead helps to make them last - proper duckhead positioning / proper lube / keeping the tire bead opposite the tool deep in the bead well / and use of an assist arm all help with that. With excellent technique, either is fine. With bad technique, neither is.