Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[bmaverick]

Ive changed a few tires with mine also. Works but it is a manual tire changer. Requires some effort. [emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]]
It needs to be anchored firmly and there are a few mods that you can buy that appears to make it much more user friendly.

I've watch 4 YT vids on it, even a H-F review person doing large truck tires.

I learned some tricks or home garage extra tools that make the chore less grunt work.

I do know the floor legs benefit from longer square tube extensions. I have 8FT of this already to cut to size it.

Will this tool work for many years or is this a toss away when done?

 

[bcp]

How easy is it to use? Will it work on a small front tractor tire (18x8.50-10)?

I only used it on 15 inch rims.

Bruce

 

[bmaverick]

How large is center hole on rim? It need to be about 2" minimum. If that is the case, it'll work. Takes some practice and sol8d anchoring. I've done a couple 15" trailer tires with mine.

About 2-1/4-ish for the metric Yanmar rims.

 

[psvfd]

I have used it for 15" tires and 12" trailer tires. Gotta be anchored solid!

 

[Runner]

Sixtyfiveford has a a good video on using this changer, also talks about some mods that make it work better.

 

[Topzide]

I made some pressure treated legs that I can bolt on and off. That really helps! Some have bolted to a pallet as well. If you can bolt down on concrete, works much better. Remember to use a bead lube, not just soda and water. The bead lube helps in getting the bead to seat.