vintage tire tools

[MShaw]

I just had to separate a tire and rim so I could put the tire out for trash collection. So I got out my tire tools from the 1960s. They are Kentool T-1 straight tire iron, Kentool T-2 curved tire iron, and a Kentool T-24 bead breaker chisel. Also shown is an unbranded truck wheel lock ring remover. They still work well but at 83 I had to drop back from a 4 lb hammer to a 2 lb hammer. While Kentool is still in existence I did not see irons like mine listed and I did not see the chisel.

 

[four.cycle]

Cornwell Kennedy 177 Miracle Tire Remover Tool

 

[don long]

I've restored afew old tire tools and a couple machines

My tire machine before

and after



Here is the tool stand that I made to support the tire irons and hammer

before



And after



Next is my tire spreader

Before



and the final product



They are on display in front of my Signal gas station