Harbor Freight Tire Changer

[jpswift1]

I take 6x6 tires and wheels to get mounted up for $10 each at a local shop and I figured that I might give this unit a whirl instead. Has anyone used either of these Harbor Freight tire changers or ones like it to mount up tires for your 6x6? If so, how well do they work? I figured that it would be worth a try, and if it doesn't work, just return it. If anyone could chime in on this, I'd appreciate it.

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

[Jeff t-boss]

A couple years back, I worked at a small equipment repair shop, and we used the bench model you posted DAILY. It did a great job, and even on the smallest tires, we didn't have to wrestle the tools to work the bead. The bead breaker can't be beat, and neither can the price. If you do get the bench model, you have to make sure you bolt it down.

[liflod]

I have the floor model mounted to a piece of plywood that I can stand on to hold the machine in place yet make it portable. I've had great luck with it. I would work best mounted to the floor, but you would have to put it in the middle of the room with 4 feet of clearance all around it. I think mine was $39.00 on sale.

[Roger S]

I have the small one and have used it on 8 and 9" argo wheels. The tool to work the bead on doesn't work that well for me, tends to cut the bead if not careful. A friend/argo dealer has the bigger model and likes it.

[ArgoGirb67]

i bought the mini one from princess auto ,didnt even break the bead after an hour and a lot of sweat!just managed to bend the threaded rod.P.O.S. dont waste your time!took it back and got the full size one,worked like a charm!bead broke first try. plus you can get a motorcycle tire adapter for the bigger one.able to change up to 16 inch tire.going to be handy for my samurai (trail rig)i think!!

[ArgoGirb67]

P.S the princess auto ones look identical to the harbour freight ones

[MaxRules]

I have the harbor freight floor model tire changer. I had my doubts because of it's low price but it works great. I bolted mine to a pallet, just like the poster above bolted his to plywood. It breaks beads on 8" wheels and removes the tire with no problem. Remember, these tires are difficult to remove under the best conditions, and this changer does it real well. Buy the floor model.

[riotwarrior]

Never used either of those one, have used a similar one to the floor model for larger tyres. It worked ok other than that some beads well impossible to break without an air machine could not be done on it. Once the tyre's bead where done, then all was well and taking the tyres on and putting them on was simple though physical.

[mad_max_500cc]

we have the floor mounted one it works great!!! another friend of ours has it as well and even did full size van tires with it withought mutch problems!!

[Gary F]

tire changer

did you need the atv bead breaker attachment or does it work out of the box ?

[ArgoGirb67]

no the bead breaker has two adjusting points for diff. size rims.the bead breaker can be bent fairly easy on car(jeep)tires,be patient,work around the bead.iv since added some angle iron to the "arms"that bend

[Gary F]

harbor freight tire changer

so , I got one of these , it actually works pretty good , most of the beads broke pretty easy and mounting and dismounting was pretty easy , I would recommend it .Did all six tires so already paid for itself , I drilled the floor and put in lead anchors so I could move it out of the way when not being used .

[birddog1148]

I have had the big one and love it, havnt paid to mount a tire in 10 years. And I use it on derby car tires, race car tires, daily driver tires .......
Great investment!!!

[coosaridgerider]

I just bought the portable tire changer and it works great,I should have waited,I see there on sale,The tire break is on the bottom and it works great.I poured a 5ft concrete slab and anchored it on that,The best tool i have every bought for the price.use good anchors.

[gus marrone]

Go for it

I have both and they are well worth the money, I use the floor model more often on the 8 or 12 " rims and I don't even have it mounted down . It will pay for itself the first time out, the only mod you will have to do is support the down rods conected to the bead breaker ( they bow out under load) an easy fix.