Assist arm is needed for stiff sidewall and low profile tires. STEP 3: Seating The Bead/Inflating The Tire *Does not apply to Atlas® TC221. Easy way to break a tire bead. Place the mount/demount head against the rim. Rim outside diameter clamping from 12" to 25". 110V electric turn table motor doesn't slow down under load like air motors. And there's a bunch of stuff on amazon at varying price points. Four pneumatic clamps and double acting cylinders.
Air flows through the hose when the inflation pedal is slightly depressed and keeps air flowing after the bead is seated. I've tried the Harbor Freight bead breaker and it was useless on my ATV tires. STEP 2: Positioning The Tire To Mount. It is important to note, this guide's ONLY purpose is to illustrate certain functions of the tire changer. My only concern with that tool is that it looks like it could potentially scratch the wheels (although it says it doesn't). STEP 5: Pulling The Bottom Bead Over This Mount/Demount Head. Keep the tire bead pressed down into the wheel rim channel with your hands. Many wheel and tire combinations require special mounting and demounting techniques that are not illustrated in this pictorial guide. How to break tire bead easy. When using a tire changer with an assist arm, place the lifting disc underneath the tire, lift it until the bottom bead hits the lip of the rim. Hoping to get some suggestions on a good quality bead breaker for ATV and motorcycle tires.
Make sure the bead breaker is NOT contacting the rim. STEP 2: Breaking Down The Bead. When the tire is in lifted position, place the tire tool in between the mount/demount head and tire bead. Exert pressure to the top of the tire tool to pull the bead over the mount/demount head. 15"/16" tire mounted on a steel rim is an excellent choice) You do not want to "learn" about your new tire changer by mounting the most expensive tire/rim combination in your shop. Can't get the bead broken at all. Getting an old tire off that is stuck like it has been welded to the rim. Place the blade between the lip of the rim and the tire. Additional freight or delivery cost when tire changer is shipped or delivered to customers location. I tried prying at it with my irons and worked up a huge sweat and was starting to mark the rim so I quit before I borke something. I may have to take it to a shop with a bead breaker but I would rather not as I will be mounting my tires myself.
STEP 1: Applying The Tire Lube. Never seen a tire stuck so bad. The front came with some muscle and blocks of wood etc. Many of our customers who purchase an Atlas® Tire Changer are not familiar with many of the features that a wheel clamp tire changer has to offer. Bead breaker handles rims up to 15" in widths. Press all the way down on the air inflation pedal to initiate the bead blaster, while pulling up on the tire, to hold the top and bottom bead in place. Then depress the table rotation foot pedal rotating the turntable clockwise. Optional ATV / Motorcycle adapters available but not included.