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I do my own tractor tire changes. Its not always fun but its way cheaper and takes less time than waiting for a shop to do it. I'm not a big fan of changing tires or nreaking down tires on the tractor.I seem to get along better with the rim laying on the ground. I know the pros do it on the tractor.
My question is where do you find tools for doing tire changes? I've had these 3 tools for 20 some years. I would like to buy another long bar and a couple more valve stem retreivers, but don't know where ot buy them. Anyone know of a good spot to get equipment like this? Thanks Kent
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Like you I do my own stuff and have never really been over fond of doing it on the tractor, it always seems easier to do it on the ground and that was the way I was taught. I got my bars at NAPA and as Nebraska Cowman mentioned, they are Ken Tool brand. I think they also carry them at Parts For Trucks. I usually just use a sledge hammer and a 6" piece of 3" angle to break beads although you'll find the drawbar of a fast hitch tractor can be some kind of handy for breaking them down as well. Sam
 
A handyman jack and a chain is whatI use to break beads.Wrap the chain around the tire,put the jack between the rim and tire,and push the bead right off!No hammering required.
 
Not quite sure what you mean. Can you show us some pics of your system. it sounds a lot easier than mine. Thanks Kent
 
KENTOOL makes a slidehammer for breaking down tire beads. I've used the wedge shown above also, but prefer the slide hammer. Oh yeah...the also make a "chop hammer" which is like having the above wedge as a part of the hammer. The chop hammer can be quick and effective, but you gotta get your licks in at just the right angle to be effective. Like I said...I prefer the "slide hammer".

Kentool also makes a variety of irons/bars. I find the long tubeless truck tool to be very handy as a pry bar...also have a couple of short tubeless bars that are handy as a shirt pocket.

Rick
 
Most good farm and home places sell all the tools you need. As for the pros doing on the tractor that is a yes, no and maybe thing all depends on to many things if you do it that way or not. Did it for a living off and on years ago by the way. A pair of good 3 foot spoons and a tire hammer and tire hammer bar go a long ways and the knowledge of how to do them and your set. If you want a page that explains how to do your own tires send me an e-mail and I will send you a copy comes right out of a tractor owners manual by the way Been doing tires since I was 16 so yep a few decades
 
How can you work on tractor tires on the ground?

It's hard on your back, and then the tire is all over the place on you while you're trying to work the spoons.

I've taken two tires off rims on the ground, and done a remove/reinstall on a third. It was NOT pleasant.

The two take-offs were on nice clean rims and nice new tires... We chased them around the shed for an hour with the loader trying to break the beads.

Went to put those tires on my Super H... Had to remove the old stiff junk tires rusted on to the rims... Used the farm jack and a chain around the drawbar, and they popped right off!
 
I'm kind of a tool snob, and usually stick to the "only buy the best tools" mantra passed on down to me over many generations - but having said that... you might want to check Harbor Freight.

I don't know if they have exactly what you're looking for, but I seem to recall seeing tire changing tools while browsing there once.

A lot of their stuff is junk, but then again, a lot of their stuff is ridiculously cheap and works perfectly well. So I consider them worth checking out.
 
I bought the Ken-Tool slide hammer bead breaker from Northern Tool for around $110 and it was well worth it. I also bought three bars from Brad at Wisconsin Tech for around $100. I went to my local tire store and asked the service manager what I needed. He hooked me up with Wisconsin Tech (where they get all their tools and supplies) and told Brad what I needed. IIRC there are two 16-24" bars and one tubeless bar (the long ones with the nub things)

Ken-Tool seems to be about the only brand out there anymore. Farm and Fleet/Fleet Farm, TSC, Harbor Freight, Northern Tool and a million internet guys have the tools available.

I would NEVER want to change one on the ground if I had a choice. That's nuts. Why would I want to lift a 100+ lb tire off the ground to get the bottom bead off!?!
 
local Napa, get the bigger tire pry bars that truck shops use, and a decent tire maul for bead breaking. i use soapy (dish soap)water in a pump spray bottle for lube to get tire bead off and on, spray around bead helps em splip on/off better...
 
I have some HF tire spoons and a homemade bead breaker though a FEL is easier. I have did a few myself, but as long as I still have cash in my pocket, I take mine to my local tire shop. Front tire about $10-$12 to dismount, patch, and remount. To top that off I can usually walk it in without a wait.

As for rears, never none one. I have a set of 18.4x28's to change out and I will try. If it takes more than 2 beers, I will load them up and take them in. Bring the rims back, sandblast and paint, then take them back to have the tires installed.

HF has the spoon (24", $4.99 ea) also TSC (various styles, $30-$45 ea) as well as the valve stem snake tool.

CT
 
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