Thread: Tyre Pliers or other?

tyre pliers, but I just aquired another couple of different items that might be of use, when I next need to do ruibber I'll hack up apost on them.,

This previous post may assist.


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Erich

I've used several tools and the best so far is:

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I've used them on my D3's 17" alloys a couple of times.

Tyrepliers do work on alloys but may damage them. They work best with at least two big, fat, strong blokes, which are obvously in short supply on the average 4WD trip.

Switching tyres on rims is not all that hard once you get the knack. Big hint - use the dropwell. Carrying a tyre only is a lot lighter, and you can store stuff in the centre. Breaking rims is quite rare so I don't see a problem with taking only 5 on an extended trip. Tyres are another matter.

However, the one time I had to deal with repair of a 20" road tyre offroad I failed, although we did break the bead using a hi-lift and a classic Rangie. They are harder to work with than 17s. Couldn't get the damn thing back on the rim for love nor money.

Note that if you do swap tyres on a rim you'll need a balance, but that won't matter very much on a slowish dirt road until you hit the next town.

I remember changing my first tyre on a S2, the old man threw me a pair of cold chisels, 3lb hammer, tyre levers and rubber hammer, grabbed a beer and sat down to watch.

Tyre Pliers?

Has anyone used the T.A.R.S. Separators on 20"? I have been looking for a while at them.

I have been carry tyres around for years and if needed pull into a farm to get them changed.

The only time I didn’t carry spares I pulled into a farm and paid $1800 for 3.... the guy did say he was happy for me to camp and take a lift with the next group by... (we hadn’t seen anyone for 3 days!)

TARS won't work on 20", unless they've changed the design, which I doubt. Nor will any other tool. You'll need a hi-lift jack or something instead.

Getting a 20" under the dropwell to replace it....good luck.

good point.... the LC was ok but I hadnt thought of the dropwell with the LC 20". Maybe need to buy a couple of rims!

On that note I should be selling off the LC 18's. Out to the shed I go to take some pics and ebay em!

Hi All,
Thanks for your helpful replies. It looks like I can carry the Tyrepliers with confidence.

Best Wishes,
peter