Harbor Freight tire changer

[modyinnh]

I always wondered how that HF tire changer was? Have you had it awhile?
 

[tesmith66]

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.
 

[Phlash in OK]

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
 

[souNdguy]

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...
 

[modyinnh]

would that be the $1800 or the $40 one? and thanks for the response btw.
 

[souNdguy]

havn't seen an 1800$ one.. only seen a cheap one.. 35-40$ or so.
 

[TheOldHokie]

[tesmith66]

I now have a very bad case of shop envy.
 

[modyinnh]

Nice. That's the one I was hoping you were referring to.