just to let you know those tyres make the front end handle likeI would suggest something more rounded such as a nobby! but you will need a bead breaker I have one my dad built I can take some pics!
73 atc 7084 ytm 200ern79 atc 70ytm 225 dratc 90
80 atc 110klt 250A84 atc 200es
85 atc 250es
gone but not forgotten restored 82 atc 70
You can do it the poor mans way and drive over the tire with a truck.
I place the tire and wheel flat under the rear bumper of my truck then put the base of a hydraulic jack next to the bead and the top under the trailer hitch. Then jack away.
- Frank
1984 200ES Big Red
1985 350X (x2)
1986 350X
1986 250SX
1984 Auto-X
1984 ATC70
1985 ATC70
I have a very similar tool to this one, but not this exact one. I was going to pull the trigger on that one, and then I found the official Honda bead breaker tool on e-bay (the one that they describe in all the service manuals in the tire section)
The Honda tool works on the same principal though. You have a press-block which pushes on a foot which is clamped into place. The way that the press foot is clamped into place, it prevents if from flexing out and pushing on the sidewall of the tire. These tools are locked in and push directly on the bead.
I used to have to always pay the tire shop to break down my tires, now I am self sufficient.
I'll post up pics of the official Honda tool when I get home tonight.
- Frank
1984 200ES Big Red
1985 350X (x2)
1986 350X
1986 250SX
1984 Auto-X
1984 ATC70
1985 ATC70
i am in love... i would buy one but it looks to easy to make if you have a welder and scrap.....
I just got a regular bead breaker. Tires are always a pain but it has been easier for me now.
That bead buster looks really cool. I will have to look into the Honda one, Frank!
Yeah this little tool looks cool. Might have to get one of those in the future but for now I'll try the truck tire method
Here is the Honda official beadbreaker from back in the day. Keep your eyes on e-bay, they come up from time to time.
Here is how it is used (from the service manual tire section):
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- Frank
1984 200ES Big Red
1985 350X (x2)
1986 350X
1986 250SX
1984 Auto-X
1984 ATC70
1985 ATC70
take it to a tireshop its easier.
slideon the edge of the rim/bead.
Highlift jack setting on the bead, under the front bumper of my old truck.
I'll have to try the highlift jack method cause the truck didn't do it. That thing is one stubborn SOB. Good news is the tube came in the mail tonight. So now I really want to break this bead