Cheap Tire Changer 560 Mounting Machine Unboxing, Test, and Review

[@VV-cw1fc]

👍 just got myself one and didnt feel like reading the instructions. Thanks for the video

[@rodneygowland551]

It is a good idea to remove the wheel weights first.

[@TimNummy]

good thought.

[@consaka1]

First thing I noticed. A wheel weight left on can really bugger up an aluminum rim and rip the plastic/teflon inserts out of the "foot".

[@loganmann4792]

Also leave the spoon in the tire to ensure it doesn’t reseat on the rim done that to many time

[@RomanicusMaximus]

LOL

[@LJT9393]

And also tear the tire beads

[@jkerns632]

i have never seen a double bratwurst on one bun ... nice !

[@roymariano7116]

Now I know what I want for Christmas.

[@chuckanddebbiebehindthesce5757]

I like your trademark logo. I have been doing tires since 1983.

[@medzakaria2820]

Hi Sir. Can this machine be operational for professional purpose? Or it is unable to handle too much daily work. Thanks

[@Ortho281]

Good review! Just purchased this same combo from eBay to mount and balance my race tires.

[@richardcloudbase]

Gr8 video. I loved the balancer vid as well. I have a tire machine and a big old balancer. I don't have space for the balancer so was toying about a cheepy one that takes up less space. We can get these cheap ones in the UK. They seem to work ok. One thing I would say, is be careful about spraying soapy water inside the wheel. It will be there for ever and corrode your rim by the time you need a new tire.

[@Cheef2k]

I had to exit right after I saw the double glizzy Goliath🤣🤣

[@mrmotofy]

988 Tire Changer (950 with 2 helper arms) Deliveries require a forklift to unload OR pay for Residential delivery + $150 For clarification the 560 is the smaller unit up to about 18” rims has the square tube rear upright and requires assembly of the bead breaker. The 950 is the larger up to 22” rims, has the “Bead Blaster” and main rear upright is a round cylinder air tank. There's also the options of the 2 helper arms the #232 unit making the #988 unit and the other 300 with the black additional upright with 2 arms on it with a disk, the #300 unit making the #960. The Mayflower 988/680 pair can fit tight in a space about 80” wide IF the Balancer is turned sideways so shaft is out facing you. Other arm options will need more space. The 988 (950 changer with 2 extra arms) is about 45” deep. I used casters on the 988(950+ extras), Harbor Freight #62276 3” locking 100lb. NEED (QTY 8) regular 1/2”-20 nuts (ORDER or get at a regular hardware store. Home stores don't stock them but can order some). Unit is at or over the max weight of the casters so user beware. Remove rubber foot on bottom, just pops out. Install 1 nut all the way down on caster then insert up through hole and install 2nd. Caster shaft needs a spacer so could use 1/2” flat washers too instead of the first nut. Foot bracket is upside down U channel. 1 Upgrade I added was a 1/4” NPT street elbow to the main airline input on the regulator after removing the factory Japanese style fitting the US doesn't use. That allows the air hose to hang down when connected instead of straight out the back. Then used a 1/4” male NPT to 3/8” hose barb to a 6' section of hose for a whip to move the connection out where it's convenient. That way it's easy to connect when using. Then I added a 1/4” NPT quarter turn valve so machine can be disconnected without losing all air pressure in case air supply line is needed etc. Another upgrade I did was added a higher volume airline. The “Bead Blaster” is almost a joke and SLOW. If you see the size of airline and the regulator it runs through you'll understand. I've seen a few add a line at the Regulator. That technically does work but doesn't have the flow capacity I desired. So I added a line to the tank(rear upright). Remove the included Tee for the gauge. Tank bung is 1/4” NPT so I used a Milton s-646 1/4” NPT Hex nipple into the bung using 4 layers of Teflon Tape on all connections. Then I used a Milton s-655 Brass 1/4” NPT Tee which has 3 Female fittings. One end screws onto the previous nipple so the middle connection is centered and angled down and back a little. The included Tank gauge Tee then screws into the other end of the new Tee. Then the middle is a port for a new hose to connect Using a male 1/4” NPT fitting like Milton s-602 1/4” male NPT to 3/8” ID hose barb and a hose clamp etc. I cut about an 8' chunk of another 3/8” ID air hose. I strongly suggest not using 1/4” hose. Then a quick connect fitting on the end. I use and highly recommend the High Flow Milton Type V couplers. You can use a regular air chuck or make a little bead blaster that runs way better. Use a quick connect fitting then a quarter turn 1/4” valve then a short section of hose and an air chuck that locks on. This is a much higher volume short hose feed off the tank. Smaller and more hose length are restrictions. You can now swap chucks and fill higher psi tires and a higher flow bead blaster. But care must be taken using the new bead blaster as it's got straight tank pressure. So use carefully and once bead pops insert valve and use a gauge to fill properly. 680 Balancer Options/Upgrades Many truck rims will need an additional adapter cone with 5.5” diameter that's sold separately For best results the 680 Balancer, should be anchored to floor. Don't just bolt down unless floor is perfectly level where unit sits. Base is bolted down with (3) 3/8” threaded anchor bolts ideally with 2 1/2” of threads sticking up to level with. Method is below. I wasn't ready to anchor yet so leveled with 3 3/8” x 2 1/2” hex bolt, 6 3/8” flat washers, 6 3/8” nuts. A small thin rubber piece size of a tire patch works good on floor to help keep from walking across floor. Install a nut on the 3/8” bolt approx 1/16” from head of bolt, then a washer. Insert bolt FROM BOTTOM UP through holes on bracket then install 2nd washer and 2nd nut loose, then do same to other 2 holes/bolts. The lowest nut can be adjusted up and down to raise and lower the machine bracket sitting on it. Use a 2nd wrench as needed to hold the hex head while adjusting nut up/down. Use a 24” level on the side of the case to adjust till plumb side to side and front to back. Don't use the plastic tray on top, there's no way to know if it's level to anything. Use the base sides. Then when height is good tighten down the top nut to keep height. 1 wrench holding bolt head 2nd on top nut tightening. Essentially the machine bracket is sandwiched between 2 washers with a nut on top and below. Parking lot light posts are mounted similar for reference except threaded rods are in concrete. As the concrete anchors should be to secure it.

[@fiddyb]

Tim, I love the direction you are going, every episode has something interesting and wonderful to watch. I think you should do a vlog about yourself. Would be interesting to know where you come from and what else you do. keep it up.

[@squid148]

I highly recommend to use mustard on the hotdog 🌭! Lots of keyboard mechanics here. Good review and your shop is excellent!

[@tylerschliep4397]

Nice machine, one word advice for next time, start the bead buster before all the air is out. It will help force the tire off the bead

[@981porsche3]

Tyler Schliep, thanks!

[@jimbeam9977]

Best advice I’ve been using for years, don’t work the tool… let the tool work for you!!

[@toomanymachines]

to help break the bead on shitty tires that flop around , keep some air in them. do the back side first, but do not press it all the way off, just down the ledge, flip it around and break the front side bead. You have to do that for atv tires. 5 to 10 psi. My tire changers run on 180 psi, so I can break beads on tires with 30 psi if needed.

[@benault773]

This was super cringey to watch but not everyone is an expert the first time they touch these machines, lol. The plastic covers for the clamps are for when you have a reverse drop wheel, so the drop center is closer to the back side than the front side. With these style wheels, you have to mount so the outside of the wheel is facing down on the machine. The plastic covers keep it from scratching the wheel. Also, I recommend having the wheel clamped when you set the bead. When tires explode the wheel goes flying in whatever direction its facing. The mag machines don't offer protection or enough clamping force to stop this but it sends the wheel in a desirable direction. Better to have it fly up and give you a chance to cover your head than it fly into somebody's legs.

[@maximolotov]

Do you think 12 gallons tank can inflate flat 21 inch tire and get it on the rim after tire change ? If i just prefill air tank with any compressor and run cheapest tire changer machine from 8 bar air tank

[@redbaron2448]

Great review, What size rims/tires? 15" yes 18" 20" Rims?

[@RL69420]

Really curious as to how the tire changer and balancer are doing after over 3 years of ownership. Found this pair for $2K which seems like a decent deal, just curious of reliability.

[@Area-cf1gt]

Ive had a cheap china model for 6 years personal use and a bunch of odd jobs on the weekends. They seem to hold up good along with the wheel balancer i dont keep em clean and i beat on my tools lol

[@geirmyklebust]

I got one, pretty old, not bad, outside in my carport. Works great, paid about 130 bucks.

[@rossilake218]

The Double Barrel Brat is the Bomb! Less terrible White bread. I'm looking into buying a machine, this or twin Busch. For home tires on my new powder coated rims, Shops keep scratching my S up. I 'm done with them. I saw a guy in Poland make one of these machines on YT.

[@dfeller7]

Gotta love the random hot dog

[@morganpirataguzman7519]

Nice video but i just lmao when he said , this pedal turns in this way and this other one in the same way hahahaha

[@Utsusemi]

Is this transportable by a hand-dolly or hand trucks? I know the 560 machine weighs about 444 pounds in total. I would have to transport this to my backyard..

[@melindadollarhide8603]

Did you order it off ebay.how much was it an do you have a link

[@kanskeimorrn]

The double hotdog life =D

[@singtracks]

For the money and us occasionall users this looks like the mutts nuts,,and great down to earth video

[@seasstang]

Doses the machine have air constantly being released. My machine has a Valve you can hear constantly air being released from.

[@consaka1]

I suggest getting some non water based "glycerin?" lubricant made for tire work. When dismounting the tire it can help to spray a little soapy water along the bead as you are trying to break it. Later this soapy solution will help lubricate the foot as it pulls the tire over the rim.

[@TimNummy]

Soapy water seems to be pretty widely accepted for tire mounting. Including in the datasheet on tire mounting published by Toyo tires... www.toyotires.ca/sites/default/files/imce/Databook_mdtrktires_tireandrim_pgs_26_30_0.pdf

[@consaka1]

@@TimNummy Sorry but this is absolutly wrong for steel rims. You might get away with it on alloys but even those could corrode at any nick. Whoever wrote that for Toyo should have been fired. You do not want water inside your tire. Ever! There is a reason glycerin based lube is made and used by professional tire shops. Even I have it for personal use because I know water does not belong in tires. Besides, it works better for mounting tires. I even gave a tub to my dad who mounts all his tires by hand. Glycerin lube works better and won't cause your rims to rust or corrode. Once you have tried to dismount a leaky tire from a rusted rim you will wish you never used soapy water. I have fixed many tires leaking around a rusty rim. It's kinda a pain. Sometimes the wheels have to be completely junked. In the old days, you didn't have anything but soapy water. We all used soapy water. If you have to use soapy water you need to make sure its mostly just the soap part. In fact, I wouldn't add any water if I had to use soap.

[@mattdudley3789]

@@consaka1 Freylube on the beads of the wheels, it's an anti corrosive, no leaks ever, and NEVER use bead sealer. And actually my shop uses a water based tire lubricant. We fix other shops shoddy work all the time, and can tell our work by looking at the hub face. Most of our customers are return customers due to the quality of work

[@consaka1]

@@mattdudley3789 I have no idea what bead sealer is. I've never really had bead problems. Except one time when the little bar code sticker went right across the bead area. Little seep that I found pretty fast. Removed the sticker and it sealed just fine.

[@mattdudley3789]

@@consaka1 Some lawn and garden tires and lots of ATV tires have little nubs that need to be ground off or they won't seal.. Bead sealer is the black goo that pretty much every cheap tire shop uses rather than cleaning corrosion.. I'm in NY, so we even have to needle scale steel wheels on older vehicles.. But the wheels we service never rust again

[@niceguy4928]

Awesome...Thanks for the video . I ordered these and they are sending to my local freight. I have a f250 Ford . Do you think both will fit in the bed to bring home . Thanks

[@Motoxryder247]

Will this work with motorcycle rims too ?

[@fast4d1]

I balance the wheel by itself to verify stem is indeed the heaviest. Not always the case!

[@981porsche3]

fast4d1, good to know, thanks!

[@BimmerM5e39]

16:12 too many dogs man haha

[@guardian-tacticalsecurity-1490]

Could this be used for motorcycle tires or strictly cars and trucks

[@duggerinc]

valve stem up and down when there is a tpms sensor in the tire. the bead breaker will bust the sensor! and take the rim weights off first.

[@stacysmith9080]

iv always thought about getting one..after watching your video.i will defently get one now

[@johnzx14rk94]

Thanks Bigman.

[@angelroselargonio875]

How much for this items tire changing?

[@robertalvarado6337]

Did you test the balancer as well if you have a video of that

[@olafito18]

I also want to see that

[@robrigione7303]

I bought the cheap tire machine and balancer combo myself...they look exactly like the one in the video. Question: When I balance a tire, my machine shows me results in grams. Has anyone figured out how to change this feature to oz. The instructions suck.

[@x-man4702]

The mounting machine (only) cost around $850, divided by $60 (average cost to get 4 tires mounted) is 14. Fourteen sets of tires and the machine is paid in full. Not bad if you have a lot of cars at home and you are machanically inclined. Thanks for the review!

[@TimNummy]

I think it paid for itself in about 6 months for me!

[@sightingson18wheels]

After 10 plus years of changing tires by hand, it is well worth it.

[@workingcountry1776]

16 inch tires without tpms are $20+ each. $100 is more typical tire mounting price.

[@Elaba_]

Don’t forget depreciation and maintenance costs.

[@shaneandlauriebrown6266]

Red dot is priority over yellow dot when tire has both. Align the red dot with valve stem.

[@TimNummy]

"Align the red dot with valve stem." This is wrong: www.yokohamatire.com/tires-101/maintenance-care-1/mounting-your-tires Priority also depends on the existence of the indicators on the wheel. Thanks for watching and commenting though!

[@tenehaglendening9246]

What's your long term opinion of these thanks

[@terryworcester5647]

I really like this machine.

[@Shirkatron]

I would love to see a follow-up video, to know the durability and short comings of these machines are. I'm interested in buying a set for my small shop to get me buy until I can afford a $10,000 set when I expand.

[@dannylongest6138]

I just bought this wheel changer $1598 dollars got mine from California next week coming to my home

[@snipershot8049]

from where you got it for 1598 did you get the pair or just tire machine?

[@HalferLandPerformance]

My exact rim (RPF1), needed one of these changer to get a 45 sidewall on, it was impossible with a manual changer!

[@juanlanda2441]

So is this from china ? Was it a smooth purchase/ delivery?

[@cj599]

Did u figure out what you were doing wrong breaking the bead yet ?

[@eriks836]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@fernandobruno772]

Still have it? How's is it going anything brake?

[@cbb9553]

Actual video starts at 8:00 you'r welcome

[@no.1prepper181]

What is the biggest size tire this machine will accept? Will it do tires for a lifted truck (~35") or will it really only work with smaller car tires?

[@TimNummy]

I think the changer will do 35" and the balancer will do 37" - really the limit on the changer is the mount for the duckhead, if you modified it to move that back you could do larger tires. And it's just 4 bolts, could easily make something out of 3/8 or 1/2 steel plate that would do the job wonderfully.

[@todaywithbk]

Easy instructions, thank you!

[@tomknud]

Why put a bunch of soapy water IN your tires?

[@diamondheat9]

Because it is simple and cheap with zero impact on the rim and tire

[@jasonmuller8869]

You only need to lube the bead. Obviously hasn’t changed a lot of tires but he’s getting the hang of it

[@jkkalands1783]

Where do I buy those machines? Pls help.

[@nilocostibolo7407]

is this able to use for motorcycle tire?

[@jakescorpion1]

Nice rig

[@pbservano]

What is the brand and model of tire machine.

[@markariewilliams]

Brilliant thank you, would this be suitable to do Motorcycles wheels as well as cars?

[@TimNummy]

I'm sure it would be! And I hope it is, because I plan on changing motorcycle tires with it myself haha

[@pedey666]

@@TimNummy yes you can do motorcycle tyres on them machines i used to work in a tyre shop for years. steel rims can put on table with the clamps inwards then brought out to clamp the wheel only use the clamp way you did for alloys keep the table clean and jaw runs clean and oiled as they can stick over time. on "sticky" beads use bit of tyre soap (lube) when using bead breaker as it acts like penetrating fluid on a stuck bolt

[@fabiolinares1895]

Great size

[@rickie5150]

That was a good video !!! I think I'm gonna get me one of those !!!

[@tuchleggo2994]

What is the cost for it

[@samuelcaraballo5940]

Nice machine

[@jsingleton17]

Any chance you know what size the female coupler on your air supply line is?

[@TimNummy]

I'm not sure. I can try to check and let you know

[@gregnokes9880]

Did you ever hanve any issue with the arm that drops down to stretch the bead scratch any wheels? Does it work on motorcycle wheels too?

[@TimNummy]

I haven't yet and have used it on some pretty nice wheels. I haven't tried it on my motorcycle yet but there's no reason it shouldn't work.

[@MCatwar]

the bead is going to be very difficult to break with a motorcycle wheel and also sometimes it won’t clamp correctly. also yes the steel duck heads scratch wheels like crazy if you don’t use them correctly i.e. keep them “hovering” above the lip of the wheel and back out the whole arm wit the screw up top.

[@majustice1]

Lift up on the pedal to go the other way if it has that feature

[@georgekopsias9159]

Thanks for the video.

[@johnnypower6674]

Nice

[@ronnrogers9459]

Nice video

[@nicks_g20]

clamps are mostly for some elevating rims to not scratch

[@Shirkatron]

11:59 we call it the duck bill

[@endeavortrikes]

Nice video however the yellow dot is not a balance indicator it is only an inspection marker. try running the rim in your balancer the rim is 100% perfectly balanced with stem or no stem the yellow or red dot is meaningless and just and old wives tale

[@paulalfaro3530]

How much brandnew

[@reyesjuanjose94]

Look decent not bad

[@buzzerd48]

How much was it delivered??

[@deviousmonkey8516]

If I buy this, is there duck head replacement available ?

[@TimNummy]

THATS THE NAME OF IT!!! I couldn't remember haha... It looks like there is though: amzn.to/2OFoEn4

[@johnnyd9328]

The price I ne6 to know please

[@GeorgeKazagian]

How much price

[@samuelcaraballo5940]

Price on this combo’s

[@frichsamboy1066]

Magkano po ang price ng automatic vulcanizing machine

[@T1nCh0]

Oh baby a triple!

[@RawTopShot]

Who you been punching? 😂👍

[@clovishicks5735]

ONE THE WEIGHTS SHOULD COME OFF FIRST SEC" YOU SUPPOSE TO HOLD THE HANDLE AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE RIM AND TIRE TO BREAK THE BEAD""" YOU'RE NOT DOING THAT AND THAT'S THE REASON IT TOOK SO LONG TO POP FROM THE RIM. OLD TIRE AND RUST HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT😊

[@Akeem_768]

i'm thinking of buying a chinese machine, can anyone tell me if it makes much difference with the 110v vs 220v? its for a low volume shop

[@981porsche3]

Akeem, 220 will give you more power because it uses both phases, but you will have to have a 220 line run to the machine from the breaker box, if you don’t already have one. Most houses do not have 220 run throughout the house, but it’s common in commercial spaces.

[@King.Cleveland]

how to get one

[@Montgomeryleather2]

Today I realized where double dog dare came from

[@mejoresmomentos7279]

Hey buddy, what is the hose behim the arm for?

[@diamondheat9]

Didnt you see in the beginning? It is the air gauge and air line to fill the tire after you set the tire. It is on a hanger on the arm.

[@teodoroveluz66]

Free shipping ba pag bumii ako

[@robertboudreaux3833]

The bead on that wheel and tire is no different than any other ones. It just how you use the machine. Probably has handles for a reason

[@ashrafansari2036]

How much price chnger machine

[@dillwinn]

Bro got that double glizzy strapped on him at 16:18

[@kellyleek9]

good video

[@nikkasinghsingh3828]

Sar Ji price kya hai

[@michaelglenn2468]

Why did you choose this brand over a Derek Weaver machine?

[@moheganstore]

HOW MUCH DELIVERED, was asked about 6 times as you doing a review thats the most important

[@TimNummy]

And the reason I haven't answered it is because it's up to you to do your research and find the best price. The nature of posting videos on KZbin means that any time-based information, such as price, becomes immediately and increasingly incorrect as the video ages. Furthermore, shipping costs will fluctuate based on location. So me adding any price information to the video is, in my opinion, silly. Additionally, I provide links in the description of the video to make the research part for you as easy as humanly possible.. literally one click of the mouse, quicker than writing a comment, and give you an instant answer. Thanks for watching!

[@waynepitts2154]

Where do i find this machine?

[@aolsen6874]

13:45 no.. just no. Soapy WATER should not be on the inside of the rim or the tire, as the moisture evaporates this will cause the tire and the tire pressure to vary a lot under different temperatures during driving, hot and cold weather etc..

[@TimNummy]

What would you suggest instead? Being critical without suggesting a better alternative isn't helpful. The machine came with some paste lube but it's hard to apply and doesn't work well. I also know that soap can have a negative effect on aluminum over time and water can speed up rust, but all things considered, the air from a compressor introduces quite a bit of humidity in the tire anyway. I don't know that I've seen anything that says the pressure in the tire will change in a dramatically increased detrimental way by using soapy water over anything else... Especially since it's important to monitor your tire pressure in changing weather conditions anyway, since you should check and adjust it accordingly at those times. Soapy water seems to be pretty widely accepted for tire mounting. Including in the datasheet on tire mounting published by Toyo tires... www.toyotires.ca/sites/default/files/imce/Databook_mdtrktires_tireandrim_pgs_26_30_0.pdf

[@aolsen6874]

@@TimNummy I would suggest using a lube specifically made for tire fitting yes. Like you say, rust or oxidation could become a bigger problem, maybe balancing although it should not be a problem with this amount of water applied, and of course the temperature/pressure variations would depend on the tire dimensions. Bigger air volume = bigger variation. Thanks for you discussion anyway ^^

[@brianbanks3044]

@@TimNummy nothing wrong with lube, I would just put it on the tire and the part where the bead hits the machine...I have installed 1000s of tires in my life and those points are crucial to the ease of installation ......also, I would have removed the wheel weights before removing tire as it will scratch the heck out of the rim or take a gouge out of the duckbill part

[@virginityrocks6280]

@@TimNummyI’ve used a mixture of Vaseline and soapy water before, but lube is the “professional” way to go about it

[@patrickstewart4620]

Thought the red dot took precedence over the yellow dot if a tire has both (15:57)? Great video! thanks

[@TimNummy]

It does as long as the wheel is marked as well

[@theguywhorarelylies5454]

Title says 560 but the demonstration is on a 580. This video is embedded on a ebay item for a 560. Are you affiliated with those sellers and what is the difference between the 580 and 560

[@johngirouard5242]

I bet it has to do with tire sizes or rim. One may do up to a ex. 36" while the other possible do a 40" tire. I would go with the larger as you never what the future needs are.

[@theguywhorarelylies5454]

@@johngirouard5242 I purchased this combo ....I friggin love it.

[@scottdinehart4986]

@@theguywhorarelylies5454 What seller did you buy from on ebay, looking at buying one but cant seem to get a straight answer on shipping?

[@theguywhorarelylies5454]

@@scottdinehart4986 I'm pretty sure I got mine from xkvehiclerepair But I actually think they are all the same guys with different store names...and it looks like they raised prices in the last couple of months by about $100 bucks or a little more. I think I paid about $1280 for my combo. * Tip wait for the 10% Ebay bucks offer and you'll get a 100 ebay bucks coupon* Thats what I did to buy a master wheel weight kit with money left to spare.* I got the free shipping. If you have a business address its free but you will need a way to unload the boxes... or it cost more and you need to let them know ahead of time. I just went and picked up at a local trucking company they loaded the two crates onto my car trailer for free and I just strapped everything down. The crates were stacked on one pallet...i had them separate them so they would ride on my trailer...The crates are pretty damn heavy one box more than the other....but I certainly love the machines they are pretty fucking badass the more you get acquainted with them. They are cool as hell slight learning curve...but once it clicks in your head and watching a few youtube videos you are a total pro with these.

[@ishikawa1338]

One has a bead blaster built in, no rim or differences otherwise

[@nikkasingh8793]

Machine ka price kya