Princess Auto Manual Tire Changer Review

Bought a manual tire changer to try and save a buck or two. You'll be surprised at the results.

[@bobsoft]

Saw this recommended in the PA comments. Its not too bad a machine but as with all cheap Chinese tools your going to want to break out the welder to reinforce things. 1.Weld the bottom legs on and bolt down to concrete, if you mount to a skid you will be frustrated. 2, The saddle that breaks the bead needs beefing up, it folds back under moderate pressure. I welded 1/8 side plates and weld dots underneath so it wouldn't slip of the tire. 3.The top locking tube flange eventually breaks so weld some plate to it to beef it up. 4. Never had a problem with the bar its pretty beefy, just make sure to use soap/water lubricant on tire and rim to make things easier. I have done hundreds of mounts/dismounts with this and it has performed well. I wouldn't use it on nice alloys though as it has no nylon bar sleeves. It gets you in the game!

[@swc-diygarage]

It definitely works straight out the box. I did see all the upgrade suggestions people did on the PA website and totally agree. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Much appreciated.

[@jamesblair3036]

There's cement anchors where the threads are in the hole in the floor, so no trip hazard

[@swc-diygarage]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@workingtools2999]

I wish they added bearings and a level to make it useful as a tire balancer also.

[@swc-diygarage]

True. Unfortunately its only a couple dollars difference at CT for an balance only or install and balance.

[@workingtools2999]

@@swc-diygarage I mean, its still cost effective if you do it every winter and summer change. 😁

[@swc-diygarage]

@@workingtools2999 absolutely

[@AndrewAMG_]

How would you use this to change a front lawn tractor tire that is on a 6” rim with a 3/4” bearing hole in it? I’m guessing that it’s only designed to work with wheels that have a big enough hub hole for that main rod to go thru?

[@swc-diygarage]

Only works for car and truck type tire and rims. Pair of regular tire irons probably work best for lawn tractor tires.

[@AndrewAMG_]

@@swc-diygarage I used them but damaged the bead area those lawn tractor tires can be very hard sometimes harder then full size tires princess has the 8-16 on sale for $69 this I’m winding what the difference is the picture don’t show anything that jumps out.

[@immanutt4442]

This job can be so ... tiring ... ha

[@swc-diygarage]

Can be but got the job done.