OFF ROAD / ATV
- ATV’s
- UTV’s (aka. Side x Side’s)
- 3-Wheelers **
our bead breakers work on the following types of vehicles
MOTORCYCLES
- Motorcycles – Street
- Goldwings
- Custom Choppers
- Adventure Bikes
- Motorcycles – Dirt
- Scooters
TRUCKS
- Full Size Trucks
- Jeeps
- Modified 4×4’s
- Rock Crawlers
- Mud Bogs
- Monster Trucks
- Military Trucks
- Light & Heavy
- Semi Tractor Trailers
CARS
- Passenger Cars
- Race Cars
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- Sprint Cars
- Dirt Track
- 1/4 Midgets
- Go-Karts
- Buses
TRACTORS
- Lawn Mowers
- Garden Tractors
- Small Farm Tractors
- Full Size Farm Tractors
- Agricultural and OTR Wheels
OTHER
- Trailers
- Light Aircraft
- Light Industrial Equip.
- Heavy Industrial Equip.
REFERENCE TABLE FOR COMPATIBLE VEHICLE RIM CODES
4, 5 Rim Code [Diameter (inches)]
4 = 450i 5 = 550i HD
ALL TERRAIN
4 AT [7, 8]**
4, 5 AT [9-15]
MOTORCYCLE
4 MT [15-23]
4 TLA [19-21]
4 Cylindrical Bead Seat (small) [10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21]
4 Cylindrical Bead Seat (med) [10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21]
4 Cylindrical Bead Seat (large) [10, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21]
4, 5 D [16]
4 MT [15-23]
4 MT [15-23]
AGRICULTURAL
4, 5 W (small) [20]
5 W (med) [16]
5 W (large) [16-30, 34-42, 46-54 (evens)]
5 W (X-large) [16-30, 34-42, 46-54 (evens)]
5 DW-A (small) [24-50 (evens)]
5 DW-A (large) [24-50 (evens)]
5 DW-B (small) [26-50 (evens)]
5 DW-B (large) [26-50 (evens)]
5 DH [32]
5 DH-B [32]
5 DD [38, 42, 46]
5 9, 11 [18]
5 MW-A [34, 38, 42, 46]
5 MW-B [34, 38, 42, 46]
5 W-C, W-CH [16.1]
PASSENGER
4, 5 J (ISO) [13-26]
4, 5 T (temporary use) [13-18]
INDUSTRIAL
4, 5 I-55, I-70, I-90 [6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14]
4, 5 JA [10, 12, 14, 15]
5 6.00SP [10]
5 6.00ST [10]
5 9.00 [12,15]
5 S [12]
5 BD [15]
5 4.33R [8]
4, 5 2.50C [4, 8]
4, 5 3.00D [8, 9]
4, 5 K [9]
4, 5 E [8, 9, 10]
5 F [6, 8, 10, 16]
4, 5 2.50C divided [4, 8]
4, 5 3.00D divided [8, 9]
5 8.00G divided [12]
4, 5 4.50K & 5.50K divided [9]
4, 5 E divided [8, 9]
5 F [6, 8, 10]
5 5.000S divided [12]
LIGHT TRUCK
4, 5 K [15-16]
5 L [15-16]
4, 5 Type A – J, JJ [14-24]
4, 5 Type F – J, JJ, E, K, L, LB [14-24]
4, 5 Type G – J, JJ [14-24]
4, 5 KB [14-16]
5 LB [14-16]
4, 5 C [9-20]
4, 5 D [9-20]
4, 5 E [9-20]
4, 5 KA [9-20]
4, 5 F [9-20]
4, 5 J, 5 deg [14-20, 22, 23]
4, 5 K [15, 16]
5 L [15, 16]
OFF-THE-ROAD
5 8.00TG [20, 24]
5 15deg Drop Center [56.5]
5 15deg Drop Center [59.5]
5 12.00LR [25]
5 13.00LR [25]
5 DWM [32]
TRUCK/BUS
5 I(1) [15, 20, 22, 24]
5 I(2) [15, 20, 22, 24]
5 II(1) [15, 20, 22, 24]
5 II(2) [15, 20, 22, 24]
5 III(1) [20, 22, 24]
5 8.5 [21, 25]
5 12.00 [21, 25]
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- ** 7″ & 8″ ATV wheels require a Spacer (BB1-SPCR) to be used with the XB-450i and XB-455 bead breakers. These smaller ATV rims, typically found on 3-wheelers and mini-quads, have a shallower rim depth (see diagram) and need the spacer to prevent the feet from catching the bead retainer.
- If you don’t know your Rim Code, and aren’t sure if the BeadBuster will fit on your rims, you need to measure the Rim Lip Thickness and Width (see diagram), and compare to the limits for the XB-450i shown below. Small wheels are usually not a problem for the tool, but some very large agricultural/tractor wheels can have a lip that is too large for the tool to properly clamp onto, for the XB-550i HD was designed for use on these larger wheels.
- There are some cast aluminum and alloy wheel designs used on passenger vehicles and some trucks that have a rim profile that prevents the tool from properly clamping. If the opposite side of the lip (where the clamp would make contact) is very contoured or angled, or otherwise has obstructions, the XB-450i with the standard clamp arm will tend to slip out instead of pulling the feet in. The BeadBuster needs an approximately parallel surface (with respect to the clamp arm) to make secure contact for clamping. (see illustration) The Accessory Extended Clamp Arm (BB1X-CAE) is required and effectively interfaces with these ‘trouble wheels’. -ALSO- The XB-550i HD stock clamp arm does project a bit further than the standard XB-450i clamp arm, so it will clamp properly on all but the most severe Contoured Rims. There is no additional Extended Clamp Arm for the XB-550i.
differences between beadbuster models
description of beadbuster models
XB-450i ($149)
ALL PURPOSE
The XB-450i is our original and most popular size. It was originally designed for the most challenging ATV tires, but it works just as well on a large variety of vehicles, shown in the chart above. The XB-450i, along with the accessory clamp arms for special applications, will work on any 1-pc wheel with a tire OD up to 32″. The accessory Extended Clamp Arm (BB1x-CAE) is required for Contoured Automotive Rims and the Clamp Post (BB1X-CAP) is required for Reinforced ATV Rims. A Spacer (BB1-SPCR) is required for 7″ & 8″ ATV (Rim Code: AT) rims that are typically found on 3-Wheelers and Mini-Quads.
XB-455 ($99)
ALL PURPOSE
The XB-455 is a legacy design (fabricated and welded assemblies) that has the same geometry as the XB-450i. These are the last of the old tools that are discontinued. The XB-455 is sourced from our supplier partner in Taiwan, and was intended to be a lower cost (but not lower quality) version of the Made-in-USA tools that would be available for wholesale. These are available at a fantastic price, so get one now before they are all gone. Think of the XB-455 vs XB-450i as GOOD vs. BEST quality. We warranty it just the same, and it is fantastic bead breaker on a budget, if that’s what you are looking for. It does not have a removable clamp arm, so the accessory clamp arms can not be used with the XB-455.
HEAVY DUTY
The XB-550i HD is the Big Brother of the ‘small frame’ XB-450i bead breaker. Designed for farm tractors, agricultural and industrial, OTR wheels, heavy trucks and military vehicles…the XB-550i will take care of all of your large tire changing needs. The patented design has a 4-way configurable Ram Foot to accommodate a wide range of rim sizes…all the way down to 9″ and larger ATV/UTV wheels.
We have included many new features in the design making the tool extremely rugged and durable. It will break big tractor beads and truck tires that you would previously have to use an expensive hydraulic bead breaker on. The XB-550i will work on any size 1-pc wheel, except for very small wheels (Go-Karts, Scooters, Motorcycles, etc). If you have a Heavy Duty tire, BeadBuster has got your covered with the XB-550i HD.
XB-550i HEAVY DUTY
($299)
