What is this Tire Bead helper tool called? It seems that I could use one, but I don't know what it is called to look for one.
It's a video so if you click the picture it should play.
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A tire changer located at a tire specialty store. The above tire changer is the Rim Clamp 5060AX manufactured by COATS. A tire changer is a machine used to help tire technicians dismount and mount tires with automobile wheels.
I think you are looking at the bead blaster?
oh sorry I just realized that was a video. I can't view it for some reason on my phone it comes up as a black square. Maybe it's a bead blaster though. Haha!
No , it's not a bead blaster, I have one of those.... and no, not the tire machine, I know what those are.
I have a rim clamp machine - I was referring to the specialty tool the technician uses in the video Along with the rim clamp machine.
Here is a youtube video of it if that helps.
I guess I should have been more specific. The operator puts a tool through the center hub hole on the wheel; and then uses the attached / wired in blocks to help "tame" the bead - keeping the tire's bead closer to the drop center of the wheel during the mounting process.
That is the tool I am specifically referring to here... What is that tool called?
Thanks.
In reply to slantsix :
Can't seem to find that exact tool or had ever seen one prior to today. Had always just set my weight on the tire and went for a ride when the need came up. I'm not a mechanic just worked front counter in service for a while and played in the shop sometime. Best name I found in some searching is a bead assist, bead holder, bead keeper. Found these on Amazon but it's just a two pack, which seems like it may be enough for most tires.
https://www.amazon.com/Sutekus-Tire-Changer-Clamp-Center/dp/B07MFNJJVK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tire+bead+holder&qid=1649345819&sr=8-1
In reply to slantsix :
That almost looks homemade.
In reply to dan0 (Forum Supporter) :
Thanks dano,
I already have those.
In reply to RevRico :
Maybe - if it is, then I need to make one.
Still wanting to know if any one else can confirm or deny the existence / availability of said device.
Hunter calls it a bead depressor tail.
Looks like it's also called a Chain Bead Press. https://www.twinbusch.com/product_info.php?products_id=58
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