Easy and safe way to break a tire bead

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  • Use just two common garage tools to unseat even the most stubborn tire beads. Seriously easy, and won't damage your wheel !
    People have asked why I went through so much trouble to just save $22 per tire mounting. Simply, it is because the shop workers don't use care while installing. They had previously scratched my hubcaps and wheels, lost custom valve caps, and incorrectly balanced new tires. By mounting the tires ourselves, we'll save some money and make sure the job gets done right.
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  • @WillyPark
    @WillyPark 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Dear sir, my friend and I found your 6 year old video. My friend was a bit skeptic, as we were working with a motorcycle wheel / tire and inner tube. I agree, the worst time to get a flat tire is when you don’t have the tools to fix it so your video was a great help. I hope you are still around today to receive our gratitude. Thank you.

    • @Billy-vh7ne
      @Billy-vh7ne หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      put in vice

  • @jeffbrown3963
    @jeffbrown3963 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have run over each side of a tire with a vehicle and used a sledge hammer to break the bead loose and provided hours of entertainment for my neighbors but after watching this, and it's so simple, I'll be using this method forever. Thanks!!! My neighbors will have to find someone else to watch!!!!!!

    • @garryharris9098
      @garryharris9098 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Me too but now I just take the front loader on the tractor

    • @mrsrex
      @mrsrex 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      😂 I just broke down 12 tires like that 😅
      Then I found this video

  • @mikeandsandrad2203
    @mikeandsandrad2203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Just tried it, worked perfectly!! Changing all four tire pressure sensors. What a time saving hack👍

  • @dashiznit89
    @dashiznit89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Just so you know even 4+ years later this is super helpful. Thank you.

    • @dangerous8333
      @dangerous8333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Right, Gary.
      A good idea doesn't have an expiration date.

  • @marcoescobar5302
    @marcoescobar5302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Worked on tires for 5 yrs and gotta say thats a good way change a tire when your on a budget.. I appreciate the knowledge

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      @trentcrosby9196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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      @trentcrosby9196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @pappy451
      @pappy451 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      until you damage a sidewall and have to buy a new tire .

    • @pappy451
      @pappy451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hops4656 i don't . but i did work tires for 6 years so i know a thing or two about it .

  • @Todd66
    @Todd66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I am blown away at how well this works. I just used this method thinking it would not work for a low profile tire....but it worked flawlessly. The tire wheel combo I just did is 235/40 18. Zero damage to my wheel and I was able to break both beads. I used 2 ratchet straps and my 3 ton floor jack. I had to stand on my wheel while I pumped the jack, but eventually the bead popped.

    • @ntal5859
      @ntal5859 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Don't you low profile driver just mount curb and instantly deflate your tyres.. no need to even use a jack or remove from car.

    • @Oneklickmedia
      @Oneklickmedia 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s whatsup! I’m looking into doing exact same tires for my bmw but 17”. Need to remove old junk tires, refinish it and get new tires. Tire shop trying to charge me extra. This is so helpful!
      Question, can you reinstall with similar method?

  • @crazyharold3005
    @crazyharold3005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Shiiiiiiiiiiiittttttt, I have been in the automotive field for 13 years, and I've never seen anybody do that!! Thanks for showing us that, awesome technique!!

  • @johngriffin9110
    @johngriffin9110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The best and easiest way I've seen yet. The only thing that I would add is a 2 × 4 inbetween the Jack and the tire to make sure I dont damage the side wall. I used it to change my tpms sensors.

    • @AMC-eq3jr
      @AMC-eq3jr 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Absolutely great money saving advice.

  • @58gennaro
    @58gennaro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you a thousand times. breaking the bead on my motorcycle tire was proving to be a nightmare. Your method was so easy, it's ridiculous.

    • @PeterRollins-mj5db
      @PeterRollins-mj5db 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Just use the side stand to break the bead.

  • @rich8037
    @rich8037 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Genius lateral thinking! I just filed that under 'stuff I wish I'd thought of'.

    • @wilmahockstad9837
      @wilmahockstad9837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im a old woman and i knew that thats why i had a husband for to do this shit

  • @williamohara2638
    @williamohara2638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you, had a very stubborn tire sitting for years flat in the dirt.
    You are amazing!
    God Bless,
    William

  • @arsbadmojo
    @arsbadmojo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great video! Very thoughtfully explained, and cleanly shot for the most part. Thank you!

  • @ddvf7909
    @ddvf7909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Many thanks! Husband fought tires for hours trying to get them off the rim. He watched your video, tried your method, and it worked like a charm! Instant success! Kudos! : )

  • @SlimTortoise
    @SlimTortoise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Simple and brilliant, not used this method before as I just drive over them with my van, but will give it a try next time, Thanks

    • @richardstewart429
      @richardstewart429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The van truck is better & a lot faster.

  • @GearshiftsandGrins
    @GearshiftsandGrins 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just used this to change two TPMS sensors on my wifes car, worked great! Just keep peeking underneath to make sure you don't accidentally get on the rim, my tire shifted a little and the jack got on the rim. Had to reposition and it worked great. Such a time saver. Thanks!

  • @williambaker7781
    @williambaker7781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    thank you very much for your help...I was really struggling with breaking the bead off my tires... but not anymore!... I just wanted you to know that I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video!

  • @michaeldoherty2289
    @michaeldoherty2289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just used this method to break the bead on a rather heavy Goodyear Endurance ST235/80R16 load range E spare trailer tire in order to replace the crappy rubber valve stem with a bolt on high pressure steel one. Worked perfectly. So easy and no damage what-so-ever to the rim. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @erwinerwin1245
    @erwinerwin1245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have now watched about 3 other videos on TH-cam using the floor jack to break the bead. However your video is the best by a mile. The other folks had to use blocks of wood with tie down straps and stand on the tire at the same time. Yours was the best method. I have several ratchet tie down straps but I hate them with a passion as they always get jammed up.

    • @davidkeeton6716
      @davidkeeton6716 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most of the time a ratchet strap will get jammed up because too much strap is wrapped around the ratchet. That's a simple mistake that a lot of people make.

    • @erwinerwin1245
      @erwinerwin1245 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidkeeton6716 Thanks for that info

  • @patwalsh9214
    @patwalsh9214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for the great tip. Used it today to break the bead on a GMC pickup tire so I could replace the TPMS sensor. I had to reposition the jack and break in a second location near the first to get enough room to get the sensor out but even at that it only took 10 minutes. I'd tired the method of using a long board under the truck frame to pry down on the tire but couldn't get enough leverage. Your method is quick and easy.

    • @alfredocarpaneto5976
      @alfredocarpaneto5976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just jack up your car/truck high enough to slide a tire underneath a rear tire, slide the tire you need the bead broken on underneath the rear tire with the bead/rim line at the edge of the tire, lower the jack so the weight of the car is now on the bead. Breaks the bead instantly, zero possibility to damage anything becausre it is all rubber on rubber contact.

  • @Colby_boo_brawner
    @Colby_boo_brawner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Outstanding tip ! Thank you. Getting ready to dismount 5 , 40 inch tires and was considering taking them to have it done. Your technique makes me fell that won’t be necessary.

  • @lynnlawrence6862
    @lynnlawrence6862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh my god! So simple, and I am a 72 yr old woman! Thank you so much. My tire was a 6 yr old and it still came off so easy and so fast.

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm happy to hear it saved you a lot of work. Take care !

  • @esc4p3d
    @esc4p3d 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    never thought of this, for changing ATV Tires, Thank You!

  • @michaeldoherty2289
    @michaeldoherty2289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A clear and simple process. Best of all, clearly and succintly explained. Welll done. I've used it already and it works beautifully.

  • @scottstrickland9308
    @scottstrickland9308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I used this method today to replace a failed tpms sensor on my F150. I first tried a 3 ton yellow jacket jack with a flat rubber saddle, and the saddle slid off the tire as I increased pressure. I switched to a 3 ton Big Red jack with a steel bowl shaped saddle and it worked great. Thank you for sharing!!!

    • @msjoey8571
      @msjoey8571 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you share the link of where and what you bought. I want to buy the same.

    • @scottstrickland9308
      @scottstrickland9308 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@msjoey8571 I used big red jack model T83002.

  • @Der8cho
    @Der8cho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow! Thanks for posting!
    Kids now a days have now idea how TH-cam has changed our lives.

    • @alejandroguerrero9894
      @alejandroguerrero9894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm 17 i Guess not all Kids😉

    • @davidvickers8425
      @davidvickers8425 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The sad thing is, when people will need all this info, youtube will be gone

  • @theponderosa3489
    @theponderosa3489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I knew I bought my floor jack for something. I just couldn’t remember until now....lol. Nicely done. I’m going to try that on some ATV wheels.

    • @mrrlah
      @mrrlah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Howd it work for you?

  • @glimmerman272
    @glimmerman272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the idea, now i can patch any holes that i could have on my tires without going to the tire shop and get ripped off or damage my rims. now i can do my own tire work i dont like to depend on others when i can do it my self. this method is simple, safe and easy to say the least. from now on im buying my tires and changing them my self and even balancing them saving a lot of money. plus its a therapy for me to do my own work on my car, i practically do almost everything on my car and my wifes.

    • @6.0ps35
      @6.0ps35 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope you have a balancer, TPMS rebuild parts, lube, hammer weights, etc, lol then you can do it urself

    • @pappy451
      @pappy451 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@6.0ps35 people just don't get it . this would be fine in an emergency where you have no access to a tire shop , but overall unless i had no choice i wouldn't do it .

    • @Devonpinky09
      @Devonpinky09 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pappy451Nobody cares about your ‘naysaying’ ass.

  • @pupdog7374
    @pupdog7374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I found your video very helpful when breaking a tire bead in my garage during the winter months. However, during the warm months here in the Midwest, I simply jack up one side of the front of my car and side the problematic, DEFLATED tire, laying down, under the still mounted front tire and slowly lower car. This method works great on all types of rims (aluminum too) and I have never had any issues. Start to finish, this takes less than 5 minutes, which includes getting the jack and jacking up my car.

    • @kelvinxiao9096
      @kelvinxiao9096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How do you put the tire back to the rim?

    • @PayNoTaxes0GetNoVote
      @PayNoTaxes0GetNoVote ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kelvinxiao9096 - ether, ratchet strap there's lots of ways on YT. Some guys like rope for narrow tires because the strap pulls to wide of a chunk

    • @aNuthaRedneck
      @aNuthaRedneck 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm having trouble following your procedure. Sounds like you are saying to jack up the side with the flat tire. Is this correct? Not putting jack under tire but under the vehicle as you normally would jack up one side of the vehicle.

    • @pupdog7374
      @pupdog7374 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@aNuthaRedneck I remove the flat tire and then put jack stands under the frame where this tire was removed. Then I jack up one side of the front of the car (this front side tire must not be flat). Once the car is up in the air, I then slide the flat tire (on its side) under the raised good tire just far enough under the good tire so that when I lower the car, the good tire and the weight of the car comes down on the rubber of the flat tire and break the bead. This method never fails

  • @sergedenovo4873
    @sergedenovo4873 7 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    This is probably the best video on the DIY tire taking off that I have found. - And I've been watching quite a few, trying to get my tire off. Thanks! :)

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm glad you liked my video.
      Here are the videos which inspired me:
      - This guy is the master. Notice that he is doing this at a leisurely pace, while teaching too.
      th-cam.com/video/tRAS1A6eEV0/w-d-xo.html
      - Here is someone demonstrating how to break a bead using only spoons. It worked for one of my tires, but took a long time.
      th-cam.com/video/NSOFqH3Wk9Y/w-d-xo.html
      Take care !

    • @sergedenovo4873
      @sergedenovo4873 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      auxpowerunit In the first video the guy needs to speed it up a little, he's too slow! :p (very impressive). The second one, I tried that method with two crowbars and wasn't getting anywhere and was worried about damaging my rim... Sooo... I think I'm going to try your method next. Hope it works. Otherwise, I'm cutting it off! LOL! That'll probably be difficult, too. HA! Thanks for posting. Take care!

    • @robmendoza6210
      @robmendoza6210 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Rasputin 883 I've tried. don't do it!!if I can stop one person I've had succes.cuting it of sucks.

    • @thizmain
      @thizmain 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rasputin 883

    • @davidtowk8157
      @davidtowk8157 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rasputin 883

  • @gigglecompass1
    @gigglecompass1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    You really nailed it with this video. Great technique, great presentation, and good editing. Thanks so much for positing this.

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks for the kind comments. I'm happy to help my fellow do-it-yourselfers !

    • @Dex0z
      @Dex0z 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      another dumb ass

  • @Njennings42
    @Njennings42 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow this beats all the old school methods by a mile, thank you very much. Really didn't want to damage my aluminum wheels bashing and beating on it or running it over.

  • @leiflindqvist9095
    @leiflindqvist9095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a really stubborn old MC tire and this trick solved my problem in a few minutes. Great fast and efficient method.

  • @monkfoobar
    @monkfoobar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    And the winner of the MacGyver award is

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      LOL ! Thanks. Take care !

  • @danmay9728
    @danmay9728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have changed tires when I was a teen by laying the wheeĺ on a flat surface and drove the car up on the tire worked for me.

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wouldn't that scratch aluminum wheels (by abrading them against the ground) ?

    • @robertchaisson7894
      @robertchaisson7894 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the fastest and safest way

  • @benstalls208
    @benstalls208 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    5 minute video that's simple and straightforward. You are a saint sir, I hope you've been doing good.

  • @davidgates1122
    @davidgates1122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know this is an old video, but it is still the best method I have seen using tools we likely have on hand.

  • @Blackspike85
    @Blackspike85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Worked like a charm. Thank you so much for the great idea. I will definitely be sharing this with my friends and family.

  • @mtwseneca
    @mtwseneca 7 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    One of the cleverest tricks I have seen in quite a while. Nice.

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks !

    • @vidar808
      @vidar808 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Excellent! I use similar jack between the tire and my tow hitch on my truck. This is a great technique as well.

    • @colinbiggs7798
      @colinbiggs7798 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      vidar808 uh

    • @foopiti9338
      @foopiti9338 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      mtwseneca ท

    • @Deere2154D
      @Deere2154D 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I prefer just using the hydraulic hoist. way easier than this

  • @aaronsugi
    @aaronsugi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    really a useful piece of information, saves time, money and energy.

  • @rodneyjackson622
    @rodneyjackson622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That is a great ideal, One day I will remember this and try it out. Thank you for sharing this amazing ideal.

  • @leonardhiku9417
    @leonardhiku9417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    best one yet. using hydraulic power, lining up first pop,

  • @antiquelude
    @antiquelude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hummer wheels on a Prius, my man!
    Really helpful! Thanks for sharing.

  • @bmj121
    @bmj121 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This worked like a charm! I really appreciate it because it was very controllable. You saved me a ton of time and headache.

  • @NoName-jy9fg
    @NoName-jy9fg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I was using the car as a counter weight and the car started to tip from uneven pressure and that method was just WAY TO UNSAFE. This is a wonderful method with virtually no harm that can be done to your person.

  • @Lee-dn3ou
    @Lee-dn3ou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for sharing this is just what I was trying to figure out, the idea I had was overcomplicated and that is so simple

  • @ab_ab_c
    @ab_ab_c 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great simple DIY method!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @ArthurPereira1974
    @ArthurPereira1974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome. Thank you for sharing this technic , I'm gonna give it a shot on 2 ATV tires I need to swap to new tires.

  • @SPM310
    @SPM310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks! I just changed my own TPMS using your technique. So smart!

    • @rooftopvoter3015
      @rooftopvoter3015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And broke the TPMS in the process. Admit it.

  • @kingvampire666
    @kingvampire666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    i remember back in the day using a ford ltd and a bumper jack to break tires down off the rim that was back when cars had real bumpers

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Way back when cars had box-section steel frames... Gee, we're old. LOL !

    • @MC-hs4mf
      @MC-hs4mf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You could still use a tow hitch and bumper jack

    • @davidhaines6564
      @davidhaines6564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking the same thing during this video, I used a bumper jack several times to remove tires, used a 66 impala 4 door

    • @shawnmiller9381
      @shawnmiller9381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We did that too. Oh the fun of less tools and enginuity!

    • @mrcoz1764
      @mrcoz1764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davidhaines6564 I had a 65 impala

  • @ATOMICBROADCASTS
    @ATOMICBROADCASTS 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    i wish i would've seen this earlier...i ran the old tire over with a dually to unseat the bead haha... good work,man!

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can relate. I'd changed 3 other tires the hard way, using a bead pry bar, before I figured this out. Would have loved to see your dually though. LOL !

    • @geobeard3804
      @geobeard3804 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL I haven't tried that one yet. Worth a shot

    • @clearme2
      @clearme2 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s another good Idea

    • @butterbean4195
      @butterbean4195 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no kidding, I took 2 hours and scratched my wifes new rims up and said every bad word I could think of, then invented a few more of my own, then spent my money in shame to get them done at a shop $40.00 well spent!.. good video. Lesson learned old school tires and rims great but these new ones forget about it.

    • @beanshooter5784
      @beanshooter5784 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i just wasted an hour running my tire over with a van before the bead finally broke on the first side, struggled with the other side for 30 mins before finding this method

  • @mindlessfab-repair
    @mindlessfab-repair 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hell yeah! You saved me from buying a cheap tire changer. This method worked first try with minimal effort 👌 thank you for posting this great video!

  • @austinmusick4568
    @austinmusick4568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your video just saved me hours... I just spent 5 hrs running over the sidewalls with my jeep trying to bust the bead on a set of 40s.. my wife said TH-cam it babe so I found this and three jack pumps later its off.. this is a life saver. Thank you

  • @PaulLeBlanc4u
    @PaulLeBlanc4u 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well done buddy. Great use of tools you already have. Thumbs up.

  • @JoeBob79569
    @JoeBob79569 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I usually just jack up the car and take the wheel off. Then put it under the hub (brake disc), and then lower the car down on to the tire wall. It works better on the front since the weight of the engine helps, depending on the size of the car. Handy if you don't have a ratchet..

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks, that's an excellent idea. I really wanted to try that, but chickened out. Was worried about damage if I didn't control the descent correctly. (Could it have resulted in my brake caliper slamming against my wheel ?). But I'm gonna try it next time. Take care !

    • @sistercalhoun4444
      @sistercalhoun4444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      auxpowerunit Hey, can you do a video on it when you try it!

    • @quadflopper1012
      @quadflopper1012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      the good part about doing it with the brake rotor is you can apply a lot of pressure in a small area almost right on the bead, the bad part about doing that way is you can really screw up the backing plate especially if it's one of the stamped sheet steel backing plates......

    • @63ch31
      @63ch31 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I tried, but the damn car wasn't heavy enough🤣

    • @hmongwild
      @hmongwild 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did mines the same way. The weight of my truck to the hubs to the bead. Works great. Im glad you and i are pretty clever

  • @MickeySpoonK
    @MickeySpoonK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    After watching people drive over the edges of wheels and seeing some hilarious lad do this by jacking down on the tyre using his car... I feel this is the safest legitimate method I've come across. Thank you so much for making this!

    • @jerrymccurry9372
      @jerrymccurry9372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not so fast...I have taken many tires off by using an old school stand up jack. You can see exactly where to position the stand on the edge of the rim...Have also used a stand up jack and cable or chain to wrap around tree stump roots to jack the stump out of the ground.

  • @jeffdriver3000
    @jeffdriver3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was skeptical that it would work but it does. I needed to change a TPMS sensor and it saved me from buying a $50 bead breaker at Harbor Fright tools

    • @teknowil
      @teknowil 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did exactly this to replace the valve stem on my tpms. Hardest part was finding the valve stem who knew you had to look for peugeot part for chrysler

  • @keithwilliams938
    @keithwilliams938 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic Terrific!! Fast and easy, worked great on my trailer tire. I had to replace the valve stem, and I put the jack saddle just outside the rim where the valve stem hole is. Breaking the bead here left me plenty of room to replace the valve stem. Then the tire aired up just fine and reseated the bead. Thanks so much for a terrific time saving video!

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm very happy to hear this worked for you. Always glad to share with other do-it-yourselfers. Take care !

    • @shadowgarr7649
      @shadowgarr7649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This process saved the Scout troop money when changing the trailer tires

  • @jerrypinel1700
    @jerrypinel1700 6 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    great video. .ill make sure my wife watches it .so she can fix everyones tires

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Either she is really handy or really gullible. LOL !

    • @johnwolf1475
      @johnwolf1475 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Using your credit card...

    • @democratsaretheDEVIL
      @democratsaretheDEVIL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She is a lucky lady!

    • @davidreyes1504
      @davidreyes1504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jerry Pinel jajajaja thats a good one

    • @markmark1078
      @markmark1078 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got some little brats i can send over to help her!

  • @domingocoronado6291
    @domingocoronado6291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great tip , never would have thought about that idea . Hydraulic jacks do come in handy for different jobs not only to lift cars . Thank you for sharing your idea .

  • @Write-better-fiction
    @Write-better-fiction 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Best technique I’ve seen

  • @danielsmith5042
    @danielsmith5042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Genius, good sir! That goes in the memory bank. Thank you!

    • @Sam-656
      @Sam-656 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope it stays in my memory bank

  • @brotangyoust9252
    @brotangyoust9252 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I change my own tyres for the reasons you state. I brought a manual changer with bead breaker for like 80 bucks which is the cost of changing 4 tyres anyway here. All for new tricks tho and this ones a doozie alright. Nice video dude👌

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the thoughtful comments. Take care !

  • @handtohandcombat3535
    @handtohandcombat3535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wanted to say thanks. I have big rims on 37s and no one in town would touch them. I needed a valve stem replaced. Worked like a charm!! Thanks!

  • @longchung898
    @longchung898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's awesome man, I'm forever in your debt for this brilliant idea.

  • @willay747
    @willay747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Old video but it saved me from going to garage! Thanks!

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great ! I'm glad this helped. Take care !

  • @rudygregory7482
    @rudygregory7482 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    brilliant, love to see how you take tire off rim, everyone seems to struggle in other vids

  • @1999Shortstuff
    @1999Shortstuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    When I was a kid (mid 1960s), I remember my dad driving his car onto a rim trying to break the bead on a tire. He put the rim/tire flat on the ground and then drove the car onto the tire. Well, he broke the bead and then asked my older brother (8-9 years old) to put a lug wrench between the tire and the steel rim as he backed the car off the compressed tire. The next thing I heard was a loud scream. My brother did not quite do what my father said because he put his fingers in between the compressed tire and steel rim as he backed off the tire; however, when he did, the tire recoiled back up onto the rim smashing his fingers between the rim and tire. Remember it as if it was yesterday. Seems funny now.

    • @SH-di8im
      @SH-di8im 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Technical Corporal Man That would have to hurt I usually do the same thing Except I get my son in the vehicle but I have to say this video Makes it look easy

  • @haraldberg1063
    @haraldberg1063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! It worked on first try. I only needed to change one leaking valve and now its done. Saved me a lot of time driving and some money 😁

  • @crucifiedskin
    @crucifiedskin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Good job. Your video REALLY helped me out

  • @mattallen1007
    @mattallen1007 7 ปีที่แล้ว +380

    Not all heroes wear capes...

  • @jswollef
    @jswollef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, this is way better than my old method using a high lift. Just popped the bead off on a 39" BFG.

  • @TheWopper78
    @TheWopper78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great approach!!! Love it. Ty for the video my friend, that’s using leverage to your advantage and he was very informative. I’ve seen many on TH-cam that just suck at life in general and they don’t have all of their chromosomes. I’ll use this technique for sure

  • @kimkeam2094
    @kimkeam2094 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks a very safe way to do it, appreciate your efforts and will do it from now on! All the best from Australia!

  • @justinmedina8931
    @justinmedina8931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing!!! Thank you so much for posting. Hands down the best DIY video for how to do this - simple, effective, and uses tools one would probably already have in the shop!

  • @bigfoottoo2841
    @bigfoottoo2841 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, just what I needed since I have only one tire to break

  • @adam3558
    @adam3558 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much!! It's late and tire shops are closed here. You saved the day!!

  • @kyleg-rover7707
    @kyleg-rover7707 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I work at a tire shop professionally. This has got to be the easiest, safest, diy bead break I've ever seen. In light of our porta power being out of commission, permanently, I'm definitely going to try this on the next big calcium filled tractor tire that hasn't been apart in 20+ years. Thank you sir, and thumbs up!!

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for your kind comments. What is a "calcium filled" tire ? I've heard of water-filled, which I assume is to increase ground pressure for certain terrain conditions.

    • @kyleg-rover7707
      @kyleg-rover7707 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same idea as water, but much, much heavier. We live in Pennsylvania, so we have to use fluids that don't freeze. Calcium, anti freeze, and wiper fluid are such things. Calcium would be the heaviest. It has such a high sodium content, its saltier than the ocean. But when it leaks, it will eat holes through wheels. Antifreeze is next in weight. When it leaks, it won't corrode the wheels, but it is toxic to anything that may ingest it. Wiper fluid would obviously be the lightest, but non toxic, and won't corrode a wheel. But when you pump 50+ gallons of any fluid into a tractor tire, its all heavy. Lmao.

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks very much for the info. I had no idea people would go through the trouble to do that. I assumed water would be the only weight used, because it is relatively safe and easily available. I appreciate speaking with you, as I'm always interested in learning new stuff. Take care !

    • @tt600pch
      @tt600pch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Worst big tire I ever changed out was a 29.5x25 on a 980B. Air over hydraulic porta power would not unseat bead at lock ring. The spare machine with log forks loosened it up after a few sessions of tire to fork tip pressure and the front weight of the machine pushing down on it.

  • @Ratlins9
    @Ratlins9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you, I have both a floor jack and ratcheting straps and would not have thought of this method if I lived 3 lifetimes. Excellent!

    • @martinjaramillo2429
      @martinjaramillo2429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here haha I think about that all the time. It would have taken me 3500 years to figure out the hydraulics of how a simple toilet works let alone the hydraulics of a floor jack.

  • @dylansilva8530
    @dylansilva8530 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you very much for this valuable video. I was just about to swallow my pride and haul the tire to the local tire shop. I have all the proper tools for doing semi truck tires so I figured I’d use them to separate a 245/65/16 tire. I was willing to accept defeat after an hour of struggling until I found your video lol. I think I had the tire separated, patched and reinstalled in less than 40 min after watching. Thanks again!

  • @terryshipman1550
    @terryshipman1550 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s really amazing if it works...I’m definitely gonna try it out for myself tomorrow and let you know

  • @johnburakowski61
    @johnburakowski61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've used a large c-clamp for breaking beads . So far it's always worked .

    • @rubensahak9178
      @rubensahak9178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      danger of deforming the tire with such small pressure points

    • @madjackgamingandfitness498
      @madjackgamingandfitness498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rubensahak9178 it's not a bad tip, and most of the time you plan to break the bead it's for a tire change anyhow.

  • @ivantheamazing1188
    @ivantheamazing1188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You got my subscription for life keep up the amazing work!

  • @chrisherbert4454
    @chrisherbert4454 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just did an ATV tire and this was amazingly simple and way faster then using my 20ton manual press!! Hats off an amazing solution

  • @oqlapsldim
    @oqlapsldim 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing, now I will be able to finally change my own tires!

  • @saywhat6453
    @saywhat6453 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    It's easier to use a truck or van,lean out the window and smoothly drive onto the depressurized tire as close to the bead as possible,it will work...learned from an uncle...

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That works, but it isn't for me. My driveway is sloped too much and has a weird bend, so it really wouldn't allow enough space to maneuver. The other issue is efficiency. The jack lets me precisely place 1000 pounds of force exactly where I want it. So there isn't any need to move my 6400 pound vehicle around. Take care !

    • @paulk5311
      @paulk5311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      i have used that method for many years but it does not work on every tire.
      lately i been using a bottle jack placed on top of the tire and under my hitch receiver. the jack's square base fits well right up against the rim's edge and i just jack like i was trying to lift my suv but the tire bead gives way far before the vehicle lifts.
      back in the day we used to use a bumper jack to do the same thing but you can hardly find those any more.

    • @beanshooter5784
      @beanshooter5784 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i struggled doing this with my van for an hour, rotating the tire and running it over with my van over and over again before i finally broke down and found this video. im sure running it over works for some situations but the bead sealer and the design of my wheel were not working in my favor

    • @jeremiahhenderson5569
      @jeremiahhenderson5569 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats how i do them

  • @Deceptive24
    @Deceptive24 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Be careful with this method. Constantly check the jack vs wheel clearance. In my case I didn't notice the lower steel arm of the jack was digging into the mag wheel in the final stages of bead breaking. It pretty much ruined my wheel with deep gouges on the bead sealing area.

    • @4realz355
      @4realz355 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same here, the Jack got jammed in between tire and rim. Broke the bead but still gotta get the tpms sensor out. Some times we win, some times we lose. I just hope the gouge still allows it to seal.

    • @brassmule
      @brassmule 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fold over the plastic from a gallon of milk onto the saddle of the jack in between it and the tire. That'll provider a marr-free material to interact with your wheel if it comes into contact with it.

    • @quickshticksstreaming6539
      @quickshticksstreaming6539 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's almost like he warned SEVERAL times to make sure your saddle wasn't too close to the edge of the wheel

    • @user-rs7sk6bo6m
      @user-rs7sk6bo6m 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And with this method you have to balance your tires too

    • @jomaksimo
      @jomaksimo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe use layers of carton or wood plank between the rubber and metal...

  • @seejak22
    @seejak22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Just used this method to replace 2 of my truck tires valve stems. Replaced and aired up, took less than 2 hours.

  • @wrenchone5003
    @wrenchone5003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good deal just tried it and works like a charm even on Sunday !

  • @123ericsb
    @123ericsb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great video. I was having a hell of time breaking the bead on my motorcycle tire. Effortless.

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yay ! I'm happy that saved you some work.

    • @johnhammack12
      @johnhammack12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      auxpowerunit could you have put a 2x4 under the straps on top an broke both beads at the same time...?

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's an interesting idea. I'll have to try it to see what happens. Take care !

    • @MegaMaxRuby
      @MegaMaxRuby 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was wondering if this would work well on m/c tires and wheels. Great vid!!

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven't tried it personally, but a few posters said they did it, with good results. I think it should work well, because motorcycle tires have a relatively tall sidewall, so there is plenty of area for the jack saddle to press upon. Take care !

  • @garrettdaily8601
    @garrettdaily8601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    To set a bead after removal, put a ratchet strap all the way around your tire in the center then start tightening, it will force the center down and the sides out, then start filling with air, once it starts filling, ie not leaking air, release the strap and fill until both beads are set, common trail fix for 4x4's in the woods

    • @firebird77clonefirebird89
      @firebird77clonefirebird89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      also, remove the valve core (very important) squirt some butane in, and flick your Bic.
      After the smoke clears, replace the valve core and inflate.
      Removing the valve core gives you pressure relief to both directions. Too much pressure when setting the bead, and tire can explode. When the combustion gasses cool, the tire can be pushed right back off the bead.

  • @proto57
    @proto57 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice! You've invented the simplest and most practical method here. Thanks.
    My wife's Jeep is not here for the ramp method, so I looked online to see what I could do myself, with what I have, and found your method.
    There are so many other methods around the web... I've been using a plank and another car to drive on and break beads for decades, but I don't think that is all that healthy for the construction of any tires you want to reuse. And others have shown various jack/strap methods, but yours takes advantage of the hooks on the strap, and that front axle on the jack... neatly, in a way others don't.
    Good for you!

  • @PaulaVajretti-hf4yv
    @PaulaVajretti-hf4yv 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you very much for an much easier way to bust the bead

  • @stephenimsong3462
    @stephenimsong3462 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Never would have thought about that, and I call myself an engineer,

    • @eccentricorgan
      @eccentricorgan 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Samey-Same :)

    • @nobody-yu4cf
      @nobody-yu4cf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't worry. Us welders always have to think for you "enginers"

    • @nothingmatters4246
      @nothingmatters4246 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nobody-yu4cf damn!

  • @saywhat6453
    @saywhat6453 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Flip tire over for other side 😁🤗

  • @BurninSven1
    @BurninSven1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing nice tips man. To mount a tire back on the rim you use a smaller sledgehammer (just watch it you do not hit the rim) and lots of lubrication. Stand on the tire side and hammer on the tire slovly moving untill you got it down all the way around then go for the next side.

  • @toddmonte5954
    @toddmonte5954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's pretty cool man
    Thanks for letting me know about that now I want to try it
    Thank you very much bro

  • @sidashby7947
    @sidashby7947 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow thanks for the idea il remember that when I need to change a tyre

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. Take care !

    • @mikebetts2046
      @mikebetts2046 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't use this method when changing a tyre. You use it when changing a tire. I think there is some other Eurozone-approved method when performing this sort of work across the pond. Either way, I wish you all the best.

  • @dannypstl423
    @dannypstl423 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    just find a friend with a hi lift jack. its so much easier. put the tire on the ground. put the jack on the tire and bumper. crank x a few and done.

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you referring to a ratchet-type bumper jack ? I haven't used one of those for 30 years. Even though my Hummer H2 has a frame, it still came with a scissors jack which is supposed to fit under the frame, not the bumper. I was also considering a way to used the scissors jack as a bead breaker, but it isn't as easy to get the strap around it securely. Take care !

    • @dannypstl423
      @dannypstl423 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      auxpowerunit hi lift is a brand name. a farm style. common in offroad community.

    • @auxpowerunit
      @auxpowerunit  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the info. I just looked that up. That makes sense for off-roading. Take care !

    • @edeco50
      @edeco50 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ghetto Busa be careful with the bumper Jack it can slip and bust your 👃

    • @uruiamnot
      @uruiamnot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think bumper jacks killed too many people... car manufacturers stopped including them in their Mercury/Chrysler/Pontiac trunks around 1980. Along with the full sized spares. LOL

  • @Clintcellington
    @Clintcellington 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's excellent. I own enough vehicles that I maintain 28 tires and I bust em myself. Your system is lots better than the ol high lift jack on my truck hitch . Much appreciated!

  • @wayneshannon3028
    @wayneshannon3028 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I usually throw my tire right beneath the tow hitch and put the jack between them then just jack the car up while the jack itself pushing downwards forcing the beads to brake, but this here is my next option when doing tires, thanx for the vids, keep'em coming 😁👍