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modyinnh 10-08-2012 13:08:49 130.189.10.63 Report to Moderator	I always wondered how that HF tire changer was? Have you had it awhile? [Reply]   [No Email]
tesmith66 10-12-2012 03:38:03 130.76.96.150 Report to Moderator	Re: Harbor Freight tire changer in reply to modyinnh, 10-08-2012 13:08:49   I now have a very bad case of shop envy. [Reply]  [No Email]
TheOldHokie 10-11-2012 06:39:45 108.8.10.15 Report to Moderator	Re: Harbor Freight tire changer in reply to jeff tompkins, 10-08-2012 13:08:49   modyinnh said: (quoted from post at 14:03:18 10/10/12) would that be the $1800 or the $40 one? and thanks for the response btw. If you are considering the $1800 changer I would suggest you look here before buying: Greg Smith Equipment. Much larger selection of "Made in China" tire changers and better prices. I purchased one of their "Made in China" two post lifts several years ago and I am quite pleased with the quality and price of the lift as well as their sales, shipping, and support. TOH This post was edited by TheOldHokie at 06:50:29 10/11/12 4 times. [Reply]  [No Email]
soundguy 10-09-2012 05:58:28 184.245.112.212 Report to Moderator	Re: Harbor Freight tire changer in reply to modyinnh, 10-08-2012 13:08:49   i've got one. It's done alot of 13, 15 and 16" wheels for me. i made up a spacer plate and have done 19's as well as centerles blank style rims. worth the money... [Reply]  [No Email]
modyinnh 10-10-2012 11:03:18 130.189.10.63 Report to Moderator	Re: Harbor Freight tire changer in reply to soundguy, 10-09-2012 05:58:28   would that be the $1800 or the $40 one? and thanks for the response btw. [Reply]  [No Email]
soundguy 10-11-2012 06:06:33 173.103.133.158 Report to Moderator	Re: Harbor Freight tire changer in reply to modyinnh, 10-10-2012 11:03:18   havn't seen an 1800$ one.. only seen a cheap one.. 35-40$ or so. [Reply]  [No Email]
modyinnh 10-12-2012 10:28:40 130.189.10.63 Report to Moderator	Re: Harbor Freight tire changer in reply to soundguy, 10-11-2012 06:06:33   Nice. That's the one I was hoping you were referring to. [Reply]  [No Email]
tesmith66 10-09-2012 03:19:57 130.76.96.149 Report to Moderator	Re: Harbor Freight tire changer in reply to modyinnh, 10-08-2012 13:08:49   Got one 3 or 4 years ago and have been doing my own tire changes ever since. I also got the bubble balancer and have been impressed. I use stick-on weights from Oreilly's (big box of em was $30, still have plenty). It takes some muscle and lots of lubricant, but it's pretty easy. Don't use it on high-dollar show car wheels, but your daily drivers and trailers (and wallet) will benefit. I even use it on 8 ply truck tires. 10 ply might be too much. The bubble balancer does a fantastic job, even on the 17" wheels on my wife's Tahoe. Haven't had any complaints yet. The biggest problem I had was finding a place to mount it. I ended up putting drop-in anchors in the floor that accept bolts so I can remove it when not in use. I just screw short bolts into the holes when I remove it to keep junk out of them. It's been a real money and time saver for a multiple vehicle and trailer owner like myself. [Reply]  [No Email]
Phlash in OK 10-09-2012 05:21:56 174.225.7.150 Report to Moderator	Re: Harbor Freight tire changer in reply to tesmith66, 10-09-2012 03:19:57   Have had and used one for several years. Like most China metal it bends under pressure but for the price it has saved me a lot of money in tire repairs [Reply]  [No Email]