Tire changiner accessories - bead blocks

[garyhgaryh]

I'm looking for some bead blocks that I can use on my tire changer.

They look like this (go to 2:50 in the video):

Know where I can buy one? I found one, but it looks cheap.

Thanks,
Gary

 

[ChevyEFI]

Some? Or One?

Was the one that you found lost? Or would you like to share the link?

 

[metaleltr]

Ken tool

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...ci_sku=25968&gclid=CNnU4c3i3bkCFcgWMgodaX4AuA

 

[garyhgaryh]

Hey guys,
Thanks for the reply.

Metaleltr: I did see the ken tool at northern tools. It doesn't look like it'll push the tire far into the drop center. I want one that have a series of blocks similar to this:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200510926_200510926

The one I want looks like the attachment in this email.

The one that I saw that I didn't like:

Just searching around, I found this (I might get it):

Funny that I can find them easily now with different search criteria (tire changer bead accessories):

http://www.equipmentdistributors.bi...sedes-RP6-11216/RP6-G1000A67/676/Product.aspx

The purpose of getting the bead tools is to change run flats on tire changers without assist arms.

Gary

 

[Greatbear]

I will use a few squeeze-type bar clamps to change runflats. Three of them clamped between the table and the top bead are usually enough to hold the bead in the drop center while levering the tire off. Inch your way around, removing the clamps one by one as they get close to the duckhead. The clamps also help to hold the tire bead in place when mounting especially stiff tires or runflats.

 

[IndyGarage]

I've used some wooden cubes cut from a 2x2 for the same purpose

 

[theoldwizard1]

I will use a few squeeze-type bar clamps to change runflats. Three of them clamped between the table and the top bead are usually enough to hold the bead in the drop center while levering the tire off. Inch your way around, removing the clamps one by one as they get close to the duckhead. The clamps also help to hold the tire bead in place when mounting especially stiff tires or runflats.

I've used some wooden cubes cut from a 2x2 for the same purpose

Both good ideas. I would probably see if you can pick up some pieces of 1x2 or 1x3 oak/maple and cut them about 3" long. Cheap and work well.

 

[garyhgaryh]

I will use a few squeeze-type bar clamps to change runflats. Three of them clamped between the table and the top bead are usually enough to hold the bead in the drop center while levering the tire off. Inch your way around, removing the clamps one by one as they get close to the duckhead. The clamps also help to hold the tire bead in place when mounting especially stiff tires or runflats.

Can you link me to a picture of what you're talking about?
Much appreciated!
Gary

 

[garyhgaryh]

I've used some wooden cubes cut from a 2x2 for the same purpose

I have a bunch of those right next to my tire changer. I'll try those next!
Gary

 

[garyhgaryh]

Both good ideas. I would probably see if you can pick up some pieces of 1x2 or 1x3 oak/maple and cut them about 3" long. Cheap and work well.

Thanks Old wizard!

 

[garyhgaryh]

I've used some wooden cubes cut from a 2x2 for the same purpose

IndyGarage -- thanks for your reply. I have a handful of 2x2 pieces left from my fence project which I used to dismount and mount a run flat tire. It worked so well that I no longer need to purchased the magic bead blocks.

Thanks for the tip.

Gary

 

[rival904]

I work at a very high volume tire shop, 3-500 units/monthly. Run flats, low pros, you name it we do it.

When you break the bead with the shovel, the tire will pop back onto the rim, but its not seated, what you want is for it be moved by the shovel and then your good to go.

Once the bead is broke and say on the front of the tire its popped back up on 75% of the rim, spin it and place the duckhead on the 25% part thats the bead is pushed down on, then rotate the tire around, using the duckhead to push the bead down a bit. Once thats down insert the bar into the duckhead and try and lift, I can almost guarntee it wont want to come up, keep applying pressure then apply DOWNWARD pressure on the opposite side of the duckhead and then you will see the tire roll up over the duckhead for dismount.

Once the top bead is off, because of the stiffness of the tire and the lift from the duckhead it will pop it off the lower part of the rim 95% of the time.

Hope that helps, I can maybe make a video if needed for more explanation.

2.5yrs of doing this never needed ANYTHING like posted in this thread.

 

[garyhgaryh]

I work at a very high volume tire shop, 3-500 units/monthly. Run flats, low pros, you name it we do it.

When you break the bead with the shovel, the tire will pop back onto the rim, but its not seated, what you want is for it be moved by the shovel and then your good to go.

Once the bead is broke and say on the front of the tire its popped back up on 75% of the rim, spin it and place the duckhead on the 25% part thats the bead is pushed down on, then rotate the tire around, using the duckhead to push the bead down a bit. Once thats down insert the bar into the duckhead and try and lift, I can almost guarntee it wont want to come up, keep applying pressure then apply DOWNWARD pressure on the opposite side of the duckhead and then you will see the tire roll up over the duckhead for dismount.

Once the top bead is off, because of the stiffness of the tire and the lift from the duckhead it will pop it off the lower part of the rim 95% of the time.

Hope that helps, I can maybe make a video if needed for more explanation.

2.5yrs of doing this never needed ANYTHING like posted in this thread.

Good info, thank! Your explanation was clear. I can't see anyone doing what I did at a shop, but it works for me. I'm sure your method is much better.

On my 2nd dismount, I put the shovel too high (or away from the bead) so it actually didn't pop out. Once I had it on the turntable and got the top bead outside the rim, the bottom of the tire was stuck to the rim so I had to use the shovel again.

I really appreciate the advise from the experienced forum members here.
Gary