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[@mikecee3351]

I'm 50 years old been doing them on the ground all my life when I was a teenager I would hit the throw away pile at local tire shop so I could do burnouts all weekend thx for the video brother

[@johndowe7003]

i still do em on the ground, on the bed of my truck manual bars, way easier and faster for me

[@brucecarter6541]

I just love your vids,I have been trying to buy a old tire machine on ebay but the prices just go mad so I have decided to make one I have all the gear I'm a retired mechanic wish be luck bruce👍

[@artguess9893]

You make it look too easy bro! Great vid!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Appreciate it!

[@wo4689]

Nice video. Like you I mount mine to the cement. I use 3/8 drop in anchors so I can remove it when not in use. For inflating the tire and setting the bead I remove the Scrader valve in the stem. I use a basic air chuck with quick connect and remove the center pin that normally pushes on the Schrader pin. I then plug it into the air hose and fill it till it pops on and let the air escape the valve. Replace the Schrader valve and inflate to proper pressure.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Thank you and good tips.

[@danielholtzapple7124]

Thank you so much. Your way is so much better than fight the fat end to stay on the bead

[@robinsonsauto]

Man you made that look easy Mike!!! I'm impressed how well it broke the bead! I recall Manny times using an old arbor press to break them down and couple bars to wrestle off and on, use what you got and do the best you can right, this is step up for sure! You may have mentioned this but keeping the opposing side of the Bead that your prying off or spinning on inside the valley of the rim, makes a world of difference. Keep them coming mike! enjoyed as always

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Not sure if i mentioned that or not in this video. All I know is my Snap-On tire changer at work makes this job a whole lot easier!

[@brianinghram12]

I bought one yesterday. Put it to use immediately. Good video

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Great to hear!

[@bbrown87609]

Thanks for the tips and love the dewalt toolbox

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

My pleasure! The toolbox has been a great buy!

[@paulrunell7821]

I have had one of these for years its paid for its self 10 times over

[@henryxavier3751]

Thanks Mike, I got a harbor freight special too.after installing tyres I needed to take it to the tire shop to seal the bead, I tried using straps,belts and stuff but doesn’t work on 10 ply tyres back in the day bias sidewalls were easy. So to fill not recccomended but use minimal “starter fluid”, inside light spray and ignite make sure you have your soapy stuff on rims and bead and leave tyres out in the sun too soften them for a while before doing so....not safe but it’s easy once you do your first.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

HAHA! yes I am very familiar with the starting fluid method but did not want to mention it in my video. I had a person do the starting fluid trick in my garage with a motorcycle tire /rim that he was putting one of those 25 MPH donut spare tires on. He almost killed me as the tire flew past me! ahh those were the days!

[@JCcanU]

I have done the starting fluid and it blowed the sidewall out a few times . used tires never new .

[@henryxavier3751]

JCcanU yea it can be very dangerous using starting fluid however if it’s done right with a little practice should work out good. Using a light spray all around the inner center of tire is plenary enuff. Not too much, drop a spark it up with a match stay clear o cue it seals then add air to seal. It work for me that way many times add less not more it’s highly explosive once ignited.⚠️

[@henryxavier3751]

Don’t forget to use windex on the beed(s) before igniting helps seal tire to rim securely.

[@tootallbob]

I don't use starting fluid, I use carb cleaner. It takes very little inside the bead and works perfectly every time! I like to light the carb cleaner with a propane torch. A little scary the first time, but after doing dozens of tires with beads that won't seat, it's very easy to do.

[@smallgaragehustle]

Tried the HF manual tire changer and it’s too much work. Bought a air/electric tire machine from eBay and it’s hands down the best investment ever. Did a set of ATV tires in short time. Bought the bead blaster unit and it helped seal up the tires quickly.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Totally agree! I had an air/electric and I just couldn't justify the cost and space in my garage for have air electric machine for the nimber of tires I did. If I get a bigger garage and I would have one again!

[@smallgaragehustle]

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic They’ve come down in price quite a bit. Managed to squeeze it in a 1 car garage as they don’t take up much space. Another option is to find a good used machine locally.

[@garyronan5568]

I had a 1010 Super Powerman that I bought at an auction many year's ago. Like you, I didn't change enough tires to justify the room it took up ( and I have an 80X40 pole barn!) so I sold it. I bought a Pittsburgh (Harbor Freight) clone at another auction for 30 buck's work's OK on everything but 12 ply skidloader tires but luckily I seldom need to change them out. Made my own mini tire changer for lawn tractor and ATV tires.

[@larryarchambault6793]

Good job mr. Disgrumble

[@mitchell305]

Just got one of these. Just a tip; take a look at the other end of the bar you're using, that's the mount/demount end ! It's this you use to mount the new tyre, not lever it in like this video lol

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

as I have stated numerous times before, I can do it faster, safer and without tire damage this way. I say what works best for you, with no damage to self or equipment is the way to do it, which is what I do. If you like using the remount end by all means feel free to! Thanks for the comment!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Please!!!! Please!!!! Please!!!! Please!!!! make a video of using the "correct" end to mount a tire! I want you to show how easy it works for you doing it this way!!! And comment here when you make the video and I will tell everyone to go to your video to see the "correct" way to use the bar! Please!!!! Please!!!! Please!!!!

[@gergemall]

I bought one but haven’t tried it yet . Thank you

[@danielholtzapple7124]

I'm a maintenance mechanic. Dont worry about the poeple who say you aren't doing it right. We always have critics. Poeple love to tell us how to do things but when you step back and say Then go for it. 9 times out of 10 they shut up. There are no right and wrong ways. The instructions are recommended ways. If your way gets it done that's just fine.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

+Daniel Holtzapple thank you !

[@vincescalise4821]

That worked out pretty good soapy water seems to really help for disassembly too I always wondered how those Harbor freight tire machines were, not too bad Having the machine bolted to the floor is definitely the way to go probably no other way around it unless you weld it to a big heavy plate anyway great video sorry your valve stem was leaking after all that

[@rosalioperez4207]

Thanks for the tips I purchased one of them some time back, it’s better that nothing but I don’t like it and found a 40/40 old machine it save so much effort, I end up giving away the harbor freight basic tire tool, but I learned on you tube it can be easily modified to be less effort to operate and efficiently for a little money.

[@Mr.Humphrey60]

Showing this is very helpful For us wh0 live out in the Sticks and don't a shop to go to At a drop of a hat👍👍👍🇺🇸😎

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

TY!

[@ericcorse]

I agree with you about the right way and wrong way, if you got in on and din't wreck anything it is right.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Thank you.

[@AceBoy2099]

I just did 8-lt285/70R17Es (dually plus spare and goof I had to turn around) then again I made a duck mount for mine ($40 in metal plus $13 for the duck head) and used one of those instead of the bar. Took me 4 hours and plenty of ruglyde. The HF tool did fine with them all, it was mostly just learning curve time.... Eventhough the center hole was offset (pin didnt fit in lug hole with the rim centered on tool) the duck mount still worked good.

[@busbqbill449]

Hey mike. I think if you tried the other end of the bar you might be surprised how much easier and better it is one thing I recommend is a bead lock to hold the tire at drop center while you walk the tire around with the correct side of the bar. also I see you have the tire mount lube but used soap water to mount. try the lube that will help mounting too. forcing the tire on like that without the tire in drop dead center damages plies. you can hear the plies breaking in the video. crunching sound. the best thing I can say is find a used tire machine pneumatic or electric. I picked a pneumatic hunter tire mounted and coats balancer years ago and never looked back from the manual machine. always a thumbs up on your vids. when I used the manual changer I bought a no mar tire bar which is nice too.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I have tried the other a few times. Watched videos on it, and I just can't seem to get it. thanks for watching!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Also I had a coats tire changer that worked great. But I have limited space (as I think you can see) and since I only do a few tires a year on older beaters I will stick with this.

[@NickWhite630]

For some reason the harbor freight bar sucks for that. I've used other similar looking bars that work well but I can't get the harbor freight bar to work well using the ball end.

[@busbqbill449]

The Disgruntled Mechanic limited space. haha looks like you have a mansion you should see my two car garage. be well Bill

[@stuzman52]

As you said Mike, there's always different ways to do something and your way looked fine to me. As long as you get it on and the tire and rim isn't damaged, what difference does it make. Bummer on the rim being bad and your luck sounds like mine :)

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Thanks Terry!

[@glenharper3136]

Nice job Chewbacca!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Because of the grunting or the beard or a little of both????

[@JoeDIY]

Mike you make it look so easy bud nice vid👍thank you take it easy

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

TY!

[@billhendrickson5506]

The number one trick to manually changing tires is to keep the tire/rim area wet. 75 years experience.

[@king49334]

Spray started fluid and lit

[@stevenakn1]

Great job Mike sucks about the rim though. The little hook on the other end of the bar is for installing the tire you probably know that though since it does look used 👍 I've got a vid on my channel using that wax to set a bead filled in about a 6in Gap with it

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Yes I do know the other end is the "proper" end to install a tire but I just have a harder time using that end. I will check out your video using the paste. It works great when you need it!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Send me the link to that video. I don't see it on your channel. What is the name of the video?

[@stevenakn1]

The Disgruntled Mechanic here ya go Mike kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJrchHSCmqyFaq8

[@stevenakn1]

The Disgruntled Mechanic shops looking great btw👍

[@EXOVCDS]

We missed out on the POP! =(

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

SORRY! there really wasn't one, so disappointing!

[@jaymiller3759]

here is a tip or two, keep a piece of pipe for a cheater bar, and I keep a tire iron on hand to help, me. I bent the soft harbor freight pole using a cheater bar, you do have to be careful, always! I like to run the bead with rubber cement, it is very slippery and it lubes the tire making it that much easier it install them.

[@richardreichow1969]

At 5:40 , Good idea removing the valve core from the stem.. Also remove the "chuck" from the hose (if equipped with quick disconnect fitting ) and let the stem push open the hose fitting ... Also "rolling " the tire ,on the floor , about one turn both directions , while pushing down (if necessary ) will usually seal the tire enough to stop incoming air ... For tires on "extra" wide rims , I use a 16 inch bicycle tire (with air ) to seal the gap ,until I get one side wedged tight ...

[@umajunkcollector]

Thanks Mr M, um gonna get me one after all from HFT, for small tractor tires.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

+umajunkcollector it does a good job for what it is!

[@craigpierre2765]

Great video... did it right? Did it wrong? Tire is on the rim and you have all your fingers..hehe. A set of tire bars goes a long way as well. I have a couple of air chucks one that is a straight chuck that snaps on and the inflated like yours. When I can’t find the straight chuck I use the inflated and have a zip tie that is the right diameter to hold the trigger down and I’m move it on and off when I’m trying to seat the bead. Keep posting!!

[@ozzstars_cars]

Mike put a tire changing machine on your Christmas wish list.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

had one. sold it. this is so much more fun!

[@garryharris9098]

On motorcycle tires I run hot water in bath tub with dishwashing liquid let it soak for a while. Then put it on while hot wet and pliable

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

yes and that is a good idea! will be slippery as an eel for sure.

[@gunlover1955]

The nay Sayers are setting at home not doing anything so keep up the fine work! I am an old guy and I learned something today, not from this but I did learn something today someplace, lol.

[@stephenmcgraw3610]

I think the bar should be longer it might help 👍

[@garryharris9098]

,ot has always worked well with mower and motorbike tires. But on 18 ply front tractor tires all you can do is sit in sun on a hot day till it softens an then put them on

[@BigDog50001]

NIcely done Mike. Say tips and tricks 3 times fast lol!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I can't!!

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Mike like you say if you can get someone else to do it while you film your better off. good video Mike 👍

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

yes sir!

[@spyder000069]

I just mounted four 6 ply tires using three 18" tire spoons and was able to do it faster than this without a tire changer. I used wd40 on the rim and tire as lube. I enlisted the help of my wife. The process that makes it easier is you put the initial bead mid rim and then use a spoon on each side. Once you have them flipped up just have your helper grab one spoon so that it doesn't lose the bead and take the third one and grab another bite about 6 inches away from one of the spoons. Then just alternate side to side pulling your farthest spoon and inserting six inch ahead. Slips right on without over stretching the tire. Can mount them on the floor without a tool. However, I don't currently have a way to break the bead to dismount. Three of them I used a 2" car rachet strap and they filled and popped the bead on their own. The first one I forgot about the strap trick and used good old starting fluid. Got to be careful with that one. :^)

[@neilquarles9667]

The other end of the bar is used for mounting the tire.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Yeah ok

[@randytingle2416]

I got one of those harbor freight tire machine for Christmas. Anxious to try it. But I work at a big shop we have a good tire changer. Like u said. Good to have on a Sunday.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

It is better then nothing for sure! good luck with it!

[@johnnytacokleinschmidt515]

Fella you may as well get two off the HF tire levers they sell like the ones used to lever beads over the duck heads on rim clamp machines. That would be an advantage for you using tire irons method to install the tire. Your clip on chuck is known as an open chuck. It doesn't seal so it will fill without the valve core in place. Be well and God Bless Lube is King!

[@ludditeneaderthal]

You actually make it harder to do than it has to be... Look at the shape of the rim flanges. You have the lip the bead seats against that your levering is rubbing, a flat section at 90 degrees to the lip, then a smaller diameter center section. If you work the tire bead into that center section you minimize how much you have to wrestle in working the remaining bead over the lip (the tire "tucks in", and more tire can move to the lever/lip interface). Go watch how a tech does it at a tire shop, the side opposite the unseating or seating tool is ALWAYS tucked into that smaller diameter center of the flange. You can actually damage the sidewall if you don't.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I wish experts such as yourself would make videos of how to do it properly rather then just telling people.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Mike I have the same tire changer. I do it the same way as you . If i try it the way the so called pros in the comments want you to do it I would tear my sphincter muscle in the process. LOL

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Ya know Steve I just rewatched some videos of people doing it the "right " way. It looks to me like they stretch the tire more then with way I do it and to me, it looks like they have to put way more effort into it then I do. just saying. So I agree with you!

[@mWaffen]

Honesty!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

yes!

[@AP9311]

Sounds lil tough to do it. I can hear my back cracking all the time with that work doing it lol. Tough getting old sucks, hahaha.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

yep sure does suck getting old!

[@garyronan5568]

Sucks getting old but considering the alternative I'll live with it! I'll be 70 next spring and I still have 2 Harleys and a BMW.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Glad to hear you are still going at 70! Doing some of this manual labor I think keeps us young!

[@my79kz]

Same here always going to do something but never get around to it.

[@freddy915]

I use starter fluid to seal my B on tires

[@Garymayo]

Hi. You need to watch videos on tire R&R. You miss a few critical steps. It’s not force, it’s finesse.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Yeah ok

[@dirtyaznstyle4156]

Lol low pro tires are a pain, I’d take a truck tire any day over a 205/50/16

[@DS-kn4bs]

You can ruin the bead if you don't use soapy water.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

yes that is why in the video 09:35 I say to use soapy water.

[@LincolnSP150]

You did good, .... I do suggest you take a bit smaller bites when trying to get tire onto the rim. Taking too large of a bite us more difficult, and you can posibility damage the integrity of the bead.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I have learned since this video small bites and copious lube are the key!

[@NickWhite630]

Very impressive Mike but that's not how Eric O. does tires. Time to buy more tools. I have the harbor freight tire changer for lawn mower tires but recently purchased a used tire machine and balancer for car tires. I don't think my back would be too happy doing car tires on the harbor freight one.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I do very few tires so it isn't too bad using it.

[@billysalisbury8074]

Better tip keep the tire in the middle of the rim make life easier

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

+Billy Salisbury and if you would have watched video I said that

[@ThePlowGuys]

Oh man, that really sucks. Can it be cleaned or is it too badly rusted?

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

nah it is shot. Probably just as easy to get a rim at the junkyard.

[@freddy915]

Several times I have bad tires I use starter fluid in a lighter

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I have had tires fly across the shop doing that in my younger days. I don't do it that way any more.

[@darkhunter5594]

Just did one today that way and for the prob of the rim being scratched up by the cross i cut out n use two lil sections of a sidewall from old tire and if u use a dry bar of hand soap on the actual pry bar will let it slide on the rim alot smoother very min scratching

[@garyronan5568]

I worked at a service station in my misspent youth and was taught by the owner to repair/replace split rim tires( I was 15 at the time. OSHA would have hung the boss by his thumbs these day's!) I was told to drop the lift on the wheel before airing it up ( he had a single post ramp type lift) that should work for using the flammable substance of your choice also. Your frame lift might need a vehicle on it before lighting up the juice! Tire cages work well too but take up room in a shop. Luckily I live on a old farm so I could keep one outside but I haven't really needed one yet. I did buy a tank type tire inflator. Work's pretty good and can be used as a portable air tank also.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Just got the portable tank tire inflator. Haven't used it yet but sure I will in the future.

[@oodles86]

Do you have to work with the wheel face up or can you have the back side up?

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I haven't and haven't seen anyone else do it that way.

[@THEODINOFFICIAL]

You make the going on process look too easy... the coming off process was easy for me, i cant figure out for the life of me how to even get the bottom over the rim... Trying to put mud tires on my rims...and Got damnit..spent 3 hours trying to put the damn tire back on with the other end and no luck.....didnt even cross my mind to try prying the tire on this way... jealous as now its cold and dark here i. Michigan and will try this method again tomorrow....if i don't succeed, to bell tire i go...

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

+TakeShot Films DJ MARCELUS good luck! A little dish detergent may help get the tire started but be careful it will get alippery!

[@txsviking]

That's how my luck would be.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

yeah. what are gonna do. It is the way my luck usually runs also.

[@mwa1252]

I've noticed that all of these tire changers say for tires up to 16 inches. I have 18 inch tires (245/60-18) on my ford explorer. Is there a reason why I can't change my 18 inch tires on this machine?

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

It may be because of the diameter of the table the tire sets on. Not sure. If I get an 18" tire I will try it!

[@mwa1252]

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic Thanks!

[@jameschang8122]

hows it going im having a problume getting my truck tire on my tractor rim the rim is 4.50 wide 16 inch rim and i have a truck tire that is 10 inchs wide and it is 16 inch rim now is the tire just to big to put on this rim let me no thank you jim

[@wyattoneable]

That sucks. The rust is aggravating and I don't even live there. I hate that for you buddy however, it was good to see you struggle, I mean, apply your manly strength to get the job done. :)

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

HAHA! gets harder and harder as I get older!

[@wyattoneable]

I hear that!

[@paruggeri]

Do you have it bolted to the floor

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

yes!

[@randyvinson7928]

Demonstration starts at 8.oo folks !!!!!

[@THEODINOFFICIAL]

And honestly i don't know how you kept your cool... camera or not i would have pulled a nut after all that just to see the rims rusted through. Thats some kicking a stray cat anger right there...

[@johnblouch3309]

Will you please take the ladder off our American Flag. Please show respect for our flag. Love you bro.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

1st off I piss red,white and blue and would never disrespect an actual American flag. That being said,I didn't know a decorative flag with a motorcycle was considered an actual flag!!! I am glad that you at least got something out of this video, even if it was my unintentional desecration of the decorative flag! Love you too bro!

[@MrJolem]

Why are you using the wrong end of the bar to refit tyre ??

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

because I watched this guy!!!!----kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpOwm3SXf9xnnLs Silly me!!!!

[@brendaowens2143]

I have a question. I'm reinstalling cams on a 05 Lexus 4.7 with a 2uz engine. I didn't write down how the lines go when I took them out. You have any ideas?

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

If I had to fix this problem I would get a service manual and go by the instructions in that. That is your best bet and guide.

[@robertweitlauf4653]

Why don't you use the other end of the bar. It's the remount end of the bar.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Because I can do it faster, safer and without tire damage this way. I say what works best for you, with no damage to self or equipment is the way to do it, which is what I do. If you like using the remount end by all means feel free to! Thanks for the comment!

[@BrucesShop]

Thanks Mike. Great video. I have another one to do. I have a flat on my other john Deere. I was pushing ice and snow at this time of year and bent a valve stem. Can you believe it, that much snow now!!! I am going to try the 3/4 inch rod in my vice as the hole in the wheel is 3/4. Oh sorry but this is the right link to my video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJDbeKeelpWVq5o

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Link fixed faster then a JD flat tire! Sorry about that. musta missed part of it with cut and paste! Will be watching for the new video to come out. When I get a flat small tractor tire I will be sure to video it. I hope we are done with snow here! I am so ready for spring!!!! And thanks again!

[@oby-1607]

Where are the elves? Santa is gonna hurt his back putting tires on rusty rims.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

They went on strike for higher wages!

[@iamher6422]

People have broken their wheels using that nonsensical contraption. Go down to your local tire shop, pay the $10 and get that tire mounted and balanced safely.. 🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

[@darkwinter6028]

You’re not using that bar correctly. You’re supposed to use it to “persuade” somebody else to change your tire. See how this works? 🤪

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Awww! now I see! very good point!

[@x-man5056]

If you use the correct end of the bar to get the tire back on it's EASIER! I was with you all the way and then you do that. Not many things more discouraging than someone showing other people how to do something very fundamentally wrong, then saying that's how I do it, not interested in learning the right way. You can pound a nail in with a rock or you can use a hammer. If you use a hammer, hold the handle and hit the nail with the head of the hammer not vise versa. The correct tool only helps if you use it right. Terrible.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Well I disagree and feel the way I did works just fine and does not ruin or hurt anything. I guess you think because a tool is for a certain purpose it can not work for any other purpose. I am going to your channel now to see how to do all thingd the CORRECT way!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

oops all talk no show as most critics! Terrible!!!!!!!

[@x-man5056]

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic It's a wonder how America survives when otherwise fairly intelligent people would prefer to do something incorrectly and with more effort than learn the right way to use a simple tool. It is of course your right to do it wrong and if you prefer to work harder, the knowledgeable can always use comic relief. Keep pounding those nails with the hammer handle genius.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

now that is just some funny stuff right there. I love snobs that think only they are correct and no one else can be right! hahaha!!!! Thank you for my laugh for the day!!

[@x-man5056]

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic You guess wrong. The way you do it takes way more effort and CAN damage the tire bead easily. I used a manual tire changer everyday when I was still to young to drive, working in a Mobil station back when they had mechanics and sold tires, batteries, did brakes etc. The correct end of the bar slides those tires on with relative ease. That funny looking curly end of the bar wasn't made that way by accident.

[@molinelligarage1004]

Great video !!!! I too used a 1” ratchet strap to help seat a new 225 series tire on my Buick , check out my videos !!! Great video again

[@stephenmcgraw3610]

It’s makes me tired to watch lol

[@mikesecondo2254]

Tip #1....throw in the dumpster and buy a real tire machine!!!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

had one. didnt change enough tires to justify keeping it.

[@mikesecondo2254]

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic I had bought a harbor freight manual changer..... welds broke..too much labor to change a tire!!!!...so went on eBay bought a used coats 40-40a for a winning bid of $175.00 and drove ,30 miles to pick it up.. only changed for tires since then.. but for the price I will let it sit in garage until needed...never will use a manual changer ever again!!!...I already own a spin balancer

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Don't get me wrong at work I have a snap on tire changer. No comparison for doing tires with a manual but for a few trailer tires I do this works! Thanks for watching and your replies!

[@mikesecondo2254]

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic yeah..got 3 trailers and 4 vehicles it's nice to on hand for immediate changes not to mention the hi price facilities charge for the service....also made plenty of money on the side.... both changer and balancer already paid for them selves!