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Title: Tyre Bead Breaker Assistance / Loan - Brisbane
Post by: Charlie B on June 27, 2016, 08:38:35 pm
Hi guys

I am looking to restore a few sets of rims and need to strip tyres off rims to start the process, but don't have the right gear for this part of the job.

If there is someone in Brisbane that has a bead breaker and some expertise in using it that would be able to help me that would be much appreciated. I can bring all wheels to you and happy to give you something for your trouble.

I'm located @ Cannon Hill (Brisbane) but can travel.

Many thanks in advance
Charlie
Title: Re: Tyre Bead Breaker Assistance / Loan - Brisbane
Post by: Paulos on June 27, 2016, 09:53:56 pm
Hey mate, buy a few tyre levers and a bead buddy. Leave the wheel in the sun for a bit to warm the tyre up. And watch this vid a few times

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw0B2gIwbBg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Title: Re: Tyre Bead Breaker Assistance / Loan - Brisbane
Post by: Charlie B on June 28, 2016, 06:21:21 am
Quote from: Paulos on June 27, 2016, 09:53:56 pm
Hey mate, buy a few tyre levers and a bead buddy. Leave the wheel in the sun for a bit to warm the tyre up. And watch this vid a few times

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw0B2gIwbBg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Good tip, thanks.
Title: Re: Tyre Bead Breaker Assistance / Loan - Brisbane
Post by: KTM47 on June 28, 2016, 12:02:46 pm
A rubber mallet and heavy work boots breaking the bead isn't that difficult, however old tyres go hard.
Title: Re: Tyre Bead Breaker Assistance / Loan - Brisbane
Post by: fred99999au on June 28, 2016, 01:11:56 pm
Or quick action clamps can be useful as well.
Title: Tool
Post by: skypig on July 08, 2016, 06:13:17 pm
Fancy!
Not fast, but probably good on recalcitrant beads. (I've had beads almost vulcanized to the rim!)

 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wS8xGEmedik