Good Quality Tyre Levers?
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 16:23
ThreadID:
85543
Views:
6505
Replies:
7
FollowUps:
16
This Thread has been Archived
Axle
Is there a pacific Brand that stands alone?, and best place to purchase?
Thanks.
Cheers Axle
Reply By: Diesel 'n Dust - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 16:31
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 16:31
Axle
I use TyrePliers for work and find them the best at removing the split rims for repairs
http://www.tyrepliers.com.au/
Matthew
AnswerID:
450848
Follow Up By: Member - Bucky - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 03:37
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 03:37
That is the go Matthew
Love my Tyre Plyers
Stronng As !
FollowupID:
723444
Reply By: MEMBER - Darian, SA - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 16:44
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 16:44
I bought a pair of levers from a local Mumme agent, mainly because they are made in SA (it says so on their site - is it true ? :-o) - hopeful support for local industry. Can't report on their field use yet - have done one
test tyre change only - at a glance though, they seem extremely robust - I'd hate to try and bend one -
mine will next be used when I'm out of spares out in the bush (unlikely)...... :-o).
Mumme Forged Products
AnswerID:
450849
Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 21:00
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 21:00
I'm with Darian, Mumme brand levers are great.
FollowupID:
723435
Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 17:20
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 17:20
Hi Axle
If you are serious about changing tyres yourself, then a good quality set of tyre leavers is what you need and I have a set of Dowidat 24" levers and they have never let me down. I have seen cheap Asian made levers break, so be warned, quality is what you need.
To break the bead, I use TyrePliers and then the levers come into action along with a good heavy rubber mallet.
Cheers
Stephen
AnswerID:
450852
Follow Up By: Hairy (WA) - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 18:26
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 18:26
I second that........ 24" Dowidat are the go
FollowupID:
723409
Follow Up By: Axle - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 18:35
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 18:35
Ok,!!.....So where do i get Em!!?
Cheers Axle.
FollowupID:
723410
Follow Up By: Member - David G (WA) - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 19:04
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 19:04
If you are in WA try Atom Supply McDowell st Welshpool
Cheers Dave
FollowupID:
723413
Follow Up By: Member - ken b (QLD) - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 14:23
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 14:23
hi. i am with you stephen. i have used dowidat for 40years,and they are first class. the 2x24" pair that i have,has changed and repaired a lot of tyres. i bought them at repco. regards ken
FollowupID:
723471
Follow Up By: Hairy (WA) - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 20:37
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 20:37
A tyre
shop!!!!????
FollowupID:
723524
Reply By: blue one - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 17:56
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 17:56
Let me know how you go Axle as I need a couple also.
Cheers
AnswerID:
450855
Reply By: Hairs & Fysh - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 19:58
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 19:58
Hi Axle,
Got a good set of levers as
well as Bead Breaker, using the standard 80 series bottle jack
Image Could Not Be Found
It's slightly different, but used the same as this.
Simple Bead Breaker
AnswerID:
450871
Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 22:27
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 22:27
I made and used a similar gizmo on the Patrol and it works perfectly every time.. Michael
| Patrol 4.2TDi 2003
Retired 2016 and now Out and About!
Somewhere you want to explore ? There is no time like the present.Member
My Profile My Blog Send Message |
FollowupID:
723440
Follow Up By: Ozrover - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 10:39
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 10:39
H & F,
I use a high lift jack or a R&R beadbreaker to break the beads when away from
home, but you've got me intrigued, how does that work with the 80 series jack?
FollowupID:
723453
Follow Up By: Ozrover - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 10:43
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 10:43
OOPS! Should have followed the link first!
That is similar as to how I use the high lift jack!
FollowupID:
723454
Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 19:02
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 19:02
Yeah, similar to using a Highlift.
I've used my Highlift as one as
well.
FollowupID:
723496
Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 19:45
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 19:45
I wrote the article, and I also use a high-lift jack!!!
Cheers
Phil
FollowupID:
723509
Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 19:56
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 19:56
A great little tool to carry, easy to use.
Phil,
Thanks for sharing.
FollowupID:
723512
Reply By: Member - Ed C (QLD) - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 20:05
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 20:05
Apart from a couple of rusty old Dowidats, which I've had for longer than I can remember, I also have a set of 4
same as this set here
Which, IIRC, I bought from Bursons a few years ago... Had a good look at 'em before I decided "these look all right", and I've changed more than a few tyres since I've had 'em... I reckon they're the "duck's nuts" ;-)
Value-for-money, they would be hard to beat, IMO
:)
| Confucius say.....
"He who lie underneath automobile with tool in hand,
....Not necessarily mechanic!!"Member
My Profile Send Message |
AnswerID:
450873
Follow Up By: Member - Roger T (SA) - Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 20:25
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 at 20:25
a good, large truck tire dealer,preferably a country one, they are the people to talk to. if they dont carry them they will get some in. i have 2 German ones and they flex very little i dont think braking them would be.talk to people who use em.
FollowupID:
723429
Reply By: Member Al (Sunshine Coast) - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 12:23
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 12:23
Rather than buy and carry beadbreakers I made this gadget:
Image Could Not Be Found
It attaches to either my vehicle hydraulic jack or to my hi-lift jack:
Image Could Not Be Found
Pops the bead off with less tyre deformation than the jack alone.
Of course it still needs levers for tyre removal.
And re-seating the bead is the next challenge.
AnswerID:
450916
Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 19:06
Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 19:06
What a nifty gadget.
Cheers Al,
FollowupID:
723501