I was just curious, because i have been thinking of purchasing one lately since the prices of demounting, and mounting tires has been getting rediculas.
2006-12-16 10:14:06 · 8 answers · asked by Craig C 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes I used one years ago when that was all they had, easy to use and you will enjoy it, plus you will save some money if you have to change a lot of tires.
2006-12-16 11:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used them. They can be rough to use and sometimes impossible to use. But it really depends on what the application is. We used to use them on old farm truck tires. You know? tires that are used, wheels that are stock steel. Not worried about damage or balancing or any of that stuff.
Unless you plan on changing tires every few months, save your money and call around to find the best prices in your area for tire removal and remounting. You'll save yourself a number of bruised knuckles and headaches that way. Now if you don't care if you mess your wheels up, I'd buy one.
Whatever you decide, good luck
2006-12-16 18:29:50 · answer #2 · answered by Lemar J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have used a mnual tire changer and they suck i am a professional tire man and i do large truck tires and some smaller vehicle tires with levers and a tire hammer but them manual tire changers are worth the money you will pay for one and if you are mounting normal size tires on normal size non custom wheels it sholdnt be that much to mount a tire i mount tires for cars all day for five a piece
2006-12-16 18:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by wrenchbender19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, fairly easy after you get used to it, after the first 5 or 10.
2006-12-16 18:23:32 · answer #4 · answered by bestbet77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they are hard to use. You must me strong to use as well. If you are doing tire that are low profilethey can not be don on it.
2006-12-16 18:15:44 · answer #5 · answered by jungle867 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i have, pay the price for changing cheaper than screwing up a nice wheel
2006-12-16 18:16:54 · answer #6 · answered by vincent c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I have never heard of those. Thanks for the information. I am glad others have. I probably would not get one after reading the other answerer's
2006-12-16 18:22:26 · answer #7 · answered by just julie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be awaste of your time and money :(
2006-12-16 18:17:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋