what are the best tire irons

[Cookannapurna]

I am the caretaker of a camp and we have lots of equipment with an assortment of tires. I'm looking for a set of tire irons mostly for tractor tires and smaller.

what do you guys use and like?

 

[Outlawmws]

I think they are talking about something more like this:

or this:

 

[Bruce Lancaster]

Gempler's has all sorts of tire stuff and covers odd sizes well:

http://www.gemplers.com/tires-supplies

 

[Outlawmws]

Holy cow have these gotten expensive!

http://www.gemplers.com/product/T11D/17-Short-handled-Bead-Breaking-Hammer

 

[racer1735]

I like Motion Pro. Targeted for motorcycles, but I don't think an iron knows the difference between a motorcycle or utility trailer tire.

 

[jk47]

Ken-Tool http://www.kentool.com/

They cover everything from bikes to semi-trailers, and most of their stuff is made in the USA.

My first experience was watching the mechanic at work change a tire on a semi, we swears by Ken-Tool.

I bought a set of 9" and 16" tire irons for my bike and they work great, and are also decently priced.

 

[shampoop]

Holy cow have these gotten expensive!

http://www.gemplers.com/product/T11D/17-Short-handled-Bead-Breaking-Hammer

$73 + shipping!!!!!

WHAT A JOKE! It's just a chunk of iron on a wood handle, nothing special.