Harbor Freight tire changer

modyinnh · Oct 8, 2012

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

tesmith66 · Oct 9, 2012

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 · Oct 9, 2012

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 · Oct 9, 2012

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 · Oct 10, 2012

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

souNdguy · Oct 11, 2012

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

TheOldHokie · Oct 11, 2012

(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: [u:b558f424f5]Greg Smith Equipment[/u:b558f424f5]. 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

tesmith66 · Oct 12, 2012

I now have a very bad case of shop envy.

modyinnh · Oct 12, 2012

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

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