Tyre bead breaker
A tyre bead breaker is a tool used to remove the bead of a tyre from the rim of a wheel. The bead is the part of the tyre that contacts the rim, and it can be difficult to remove, especially if the tyre is stuck or if the rim is damaged.
There are several types of tyre bead breakers available, including:
- Manual bead breakers: These are handheld tools that use a lever or a screw to pry the bead away from the rim.
- Hydraulic bead breakers: These are powered tools that use hydraulic pressure to break the bead away from the rim.
- Electric bead breakers: These are powered tools that use an electric motor to break the bead away from the rim.
- Pneumatic bead breakers: These are powered tools that use compressed air to break the bead away from the rim.
Tyre bead breakers are commonly used in the following situations:
- When a tyre is stuck on the rim and cannot be removed by hand.
- When a tyre needs to be removed for repair or replacement.
- When a rim is damaged and needs to be removed from the tyre.
- When a tyre needs to be removed for transportation or storage.
Some of the benefits of using a tyre bead breaker include:
- Reduced risk of damage to the tyre or rim.
- Increased safety, as the tool can be used to remove the bead without having to use excessive force.
- Improved efficiency, as the tool can be used to remove the bead quickly and easily.
- Reduced risk of injury, as the tool can be used to remove the bead without having to use manual force.
Some of the things to consider when choosing a tyre bead breaker include:
- The type of tyre and rim being used.
- The level of force required to break the bead away from the rim.
- The size and weight of the tool.
- The ease of use and maintenance of the tool.
- The cost of the tool.
Some popular brands of tyre bead breakers include:
- Snap-on
- Mac Tools
- Matco
- Craftsman
- Kobalt
Some popular models of tyre bead breakers include:
- Snap-on TB-1000
- Mac Tools BT-1000
- Matco BT-1000
- Craftsman 9-1000
- Kobalt 9-1000