tyre repairs

Tony, I have used both and both do the job well but I think Tyrepliers are a bit harder on the bead when breaking it off the rim where as the R& R Beadbreaker replicates the machine tyre removers at the tyre shops. The beadbreaker works even better if you put a small thrust race under the drive nut (you'll see when you buy one). I bought a beadbreaker. Ian

Tony, I also meant to say beadbreakers also can be used to refit the tyre making it quicker to get a No.6 (beer) Ian alias JB1

Tyrepliers is the one i use. I find no probs at all breaking the beads using this tool on a standard rim but when doing sunraysias 8", i find it hard to break the bead on that because the bead area is so long on the rim.....
I think breaking the bead is the easy bit compared to removing the tyre and refitting another...
Not impossible, just an adventure.. You will find out... But if there is a beadbreaker that doubles as a tyre remover and fitter,, i would be buying that one for sure.. Even if it is more dollars......

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crossed the nullabor last year following the rail line then up the Gunbarrell last year . had 7 punctures and used the beadbreaker with no problems
dave

I have a R&R used it plenty of times on various wheel types and sizes, never had a problem.

Recently I used it to repair a tubless on my sisters Astra, alloy wheel, it took me about an hour to remove the tyre, repair the puncture, refit the tyre and drink a beer.

No damage to the rim but the beer was a right off.

Oh and if I am breaking the beed while thee boss cooks tea I can leave it to go and eat, or better still she can take over.

Duncs

Stevo, A thrust race is designed to take the pressure along the axis of the shaft on which it is fitted where as a normal ball race takes the pressure at 90 degrees to the shaft on which it is fitted. A wheel bearing is a normal race but a clutch release race is a thrust race. Hope that explains it. It would be easier to draw it on paper but I havent worked out how on the keyboard.

Recently I purchased a R & R Beadbreaker. My reputation with bad luck with tyres is well known amongs my friends and I chose this model because it assists with refitting the tyre. I've used it a number of times on my spare to be sure that I am familiar with it when I use it in anger. I found the tool simple to use and if you follow the instructions you will have no problems. I would recommend one without hesitation for those heading bush. It will always be in my vehicle!