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[Bill Elliott]

I have the same changer, but have not been as successful (most likely 
because I did not make the legs like you did).

I bought it mainly because the local shop machines couldn't handle my 
10" Mini rims.

I first drilled my concrete floor and inserted lag bolts to hold it 
down. These ripped up at first application of torque. So I drilled and 
used larger bolts. Same result.

I had considered building some legs for it or bolting it to a 4x8 sheet 
of plywood ((to better bolt it down) or to pour a pad with the 
appropriate bolts poured in. But if you've had success with your 2x4 
legs, I'll just try that. Thanks for the suggestion!
 
Bill Elliott

>
> The latest caught my eye - a portable tire changer on sale for $34.99. 
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=34542
> Could not resist.
>
> When picked up the box seemed rather small and most of the reviews I 
> found showed it being used for motorcycle tires so was not sure. 
> Assembly showed it to be "compact" which goes along with the 
> portability but had no problem with a 15x8" wheel and removal of the 
> 215s from the 15x6 Buick wheels was even pretty easy - sprayed the rim 
> edge with vinyl protectorant (was at hand and is real slippery) was 
> not at all difficult to break the bead (one of the benefits of living 
> in central Florida) on both sides and remove the tire.
>
> Before starting I had made one addition - used three lengths of 2x4 to 
> make legs on the channels. This was actually the hardest part as the 
> U-channels were 1/2" narrower than the 2x4 so some creative sawing was 
> required.
> http://padgett.ws/files/tirechanger.jpg
>
> The assembly is light and did want to turn when removing the tire but 
> by standing on the leg I was able to remove the tire without much 
> difficulty and the unit would be easy to take to an Autocross by just 
> removing the lag bolts (3/8x1.5")
>
> For $35 bucks it seems a deal compared to $10 for a station to change 
> a tire . Anyone else ever used one ?
>
> Padgett
>


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