[migraineman]

(I'm using my *evil* voice, in case you can't tell.)

Behold the evil genius I unleash upon you all! The Wheel Bead Breakinator!

For weeks I have struggled to change the tires on my evil creations, only to be frustrated by ancient petrified rubber. But no more! I have harnessed the power of hydraulics and the strength of steel to create my latest -inator ... the Wheel Bead Breakinator! Muwaha ahaaha haahhaaa.

You do realize that making a high quality -inator is all but lost on most people. I mean, just look at the sharp edges and the opportunity for personal injury. You won't want to use this baby without updating your tetanus shots.

So here's how it works - you block up you victim tire on the two cylindrical base supports. Then install the hydraulic power unit. Yes, yes, I know it resembles a bottle jack, but this is sooooo much more. It has a special adapter on the top that engages the upper restraint pylon to prevent ... spontaneous explosive self disassembly. I'm all for evil, but unnecessarily dangerous is right out. So, with the hydraulic power unit in place, the operator may apply up to FOUR THOUSAND pounds of force, thus separating the tire from the wheel rim.

This particular set of tires was particularly evil, and not in a good way.

 

[Shryp]

Nice. Looks like the height is adjustable in 2 inch increments as well.

 

[xdiver86]

Good job!

 

[John_U]

I think you have been watching too much Phineas and Ferb!

Looks like it works great.

 

[Juggler]

The horror! The horror! Your a mad genius!

(Purdy slick! :eck34: )

 

[Buckeye Hunter]

I think you have been watching too much Phineas and Ferb!

Looks like it works great.

You beat me to that line.

Hey where's Perry?

 

[PA318Guy]

Was your brain right next to Abby......Abby Normal? They say the proof is in the pudding. I'd say you've cooked yourself up one good one there!

 

[migraineman]

[chorus] Daddyschmirtz Evil Incorporated

You know, it's difficult trying to be an evil genius in these times. Competition in the tri-state area is more diffi...

Wait, what? Yes, the tri-state area. No, Washington DC is not a state.

Yes, being an evil genius became really difficult when the henchmen unionized back in 1983. Now they want benefits, retirement plans, workplace safety. I mean, really? Workplace safety? Do they honestly understand exactly what henchmen are supposed to do? Good help is almost impossible to find.

As for Perry, I expect him to come crashing through the wall at any moment. Not to worry, I'm working on another -inator, which should be completed shortly.

 

[rdolinski]

Mmmmmmm....Baconator! Great idea I have gone krazy trying to get beads broken.

 

[migraineman]

The key with this assembly was the ability to keep the jack and tire in a vertical alignment. If the stack can wobble much, it has a propensity to "pop" and fly apart. If the tire lifts or the jack starts to kick, I just stop and reset the stack. Supporting the tire and rim with the 2x material allows the tire to crush mostly vertical. Usually takes two or three iterations to get the first sign of bead separation.

 

[Jon318]

I had to do the same thing today for my car just so I could get to work. Although I ended up using my aunts envoy to pop the beads off my rim. Couldnt get the replacement one back on, so I wasted 12.50 to get it put on. At least I wasnt late for work! :fing32:

 

[Ingersoll444]

I think you have been watching too much Phineas and Ferb!

Looks like it works great.

"Hey Ferb... I know what we are going to do today.."

Realy a pretty awesome show


Nice idea also.. I realy fine n8r!!!

 

[mark777]

Very Clever!

Good Job and great results...

Mark

 

[GT_80]

That works! If I didn't have a manual bead breaker (borrowed from dad never leaves MY house ) I would probably use my hi lift jack on the back of my truck to break it. I have heard that works on the trail offroading, should work for lawn tires too

 

[migraineman]

Why is it, when I have tires delivered, they look like one has been stepped on by Godzilla?

Following advice from this forum, I have 8" sticks spreading the beads. Hopefully they will take a set such that I can air them up without the previous hassle.

 

[ss12]

Why is it, when I have tires delivered, they look like one has been stepped on by Godzilla?

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

 

[SonnyT]

Why is it, when I have tires delivered, they look like one has been stepped on by Godzilla?
http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=113831&highlight=triple+blast&page=4

Delivery Men all over the country email each other laughing about delivering tires they know will be trouble to mount. They get their kicks at our expense!:fing20:

 

[J.Gibson]

Bead = BROKENATED!!!

 

[jimrog310]

Back in the days when a Rotor was inside the distributor cap and tires were belted ply, my Dad taught me how to change rubber with the bumper jack as a bead breaker and the lug nut iron as a tire spoon and a rope and tire iron to squeeze it to seal the bead.. off the rim and new tire on in the driveway. your invention looks easier and my way will not work with a KIA that's for darn sure!

 

[jimrog310]

Back in the days when a Rotor was inside the distributor cap and tires were belted ply, my Dad taught me how to change rubber with the bumper jack as a bead breaker and the lug nut iron as a tire spoon and a rope and tire iron to squeeze it to seal the bead.. off the rim and new tire on in the driveway. your invention looks easier and my way will not work with a KIA that's for darn sure!