Thread: Bead Breaker

I just had a call from a local supplier of the bead breaker suggesting I'd need to spend around $650 for all the bits to suit LR & Compomotive wheels. I had already ordered my 6th Compomotive wheel and given the cost is about the same I think the bead breaker is not for me. He suggested that it takes quite a few goes on different positions on the wheel before you can break the bead.

He also said that you can't insert a tube into the tyre because of the valve position. I can't confirm that but it would be another reason not to buy.

Thanks to all those who replied.

Originally Posted by rocket rod

I just had a call from a local supplier of the bead breaker suggesting I'd need to spend around $650 for all the bits to suit LR & Compomotive wheels. I had already ordered my 6th Compomotive wheel and given the cost is about the same I think the bead breaker is not for me. He suggested that it takes quite a few goes on different positions on the wheel before you can break the bead.

He also said that you can't insert a tube into the tyre because of the valve position. I can't confirm that but it would be another reason not to buy.

Thanks to all those who replied.

Your only other option is the truck tyre pliers, they do work, but it's hard work, I watched Dave (Blknight.aus) do a D2 Alloy when we went to the Cape together, I reckon he took about 45mins to change and fix the tyre.

Originally Posted by Redback

Your only other option is the truck tyre pliers, they do work, but it's hard work, I watched Dave (Blknight.aus) do a D2 Alloy when we went to the Cape together, I reckon he took about 45mins to change and fix the tyre.

Just out of interest, was the D2 rim also an 18"?? If so 45 mins without any damage to the bead or wheel is quite impressive.

Originally Posted by Russrobe

Just out of interest, was the D2 rim also an 18"?? If so 45 mins without any damage to the bead or wheel is quite impressive.

No, 16" alloy.

Originally Posted by Redback

No, 16" alloy.

Would love to see him do an 18. I can push the first bead of a 10r15" on by hand with enough soap. Wouldn't even bother attempting it with an 18" wheel though .

Originally Posted by Russrobe

Would love to see him do an 18. I can push the first bead of a 10r15" on by hand with enough soap. Wouldn't even bother attempting it with an 18" wheel though .

You could ask, Dave's very accommodating and a good bloke, give him a PM, I'm sure he could arrange something.

Ive done a couple of the 18s and 20 (not a landy rim though)

the trick is to use some of those ribber pallet strapping plastic blocks to help secure the rubber down and to protect the rims.

the lower the sidewall profile the harder you work.

Hi
Went down this path last year in prep for our trip to ayres rock. Ended up making an adapter that fits onto the standard LR jack which then mounts upside down into the mitchell bros hitch. tested it out at home and a few lessons learnt:
1. have to disconnect van (obviously) to use but its only for fitting the carcass so have the spare before I need to use it.
2. need good tyre levers (munns)
3. 12v air compressor could not seat the new tyre so ended up buying a 240v air compressor with 40 ltr tank for $99 from repco, kept the tank and pressure switch and fitted the blue tongue compressor to it. It plugs into the anderson plug and works a treat.
4. I have painted rims and they will get scratched, emergency use only.
5. Its hard work so if I got to the point of needing to use it I would either wait for the end of the day after a beer or its a long lunch.
Any way as it usually works when you prepare, 6500kms and not one flat.

Bob