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OUR BEAD BREAKERS WORK ON THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF VEHICLES

  • OFF ROAD / ATV

    • ATV’s
    • UTV’s (aka. Side x Side’s)
    • 3-Wheelers **

  • 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
    • 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

  • INDUSTRIAL

    • Telehandlers
    • Graders
    • Front Loaders
    • Articulated Haulers
    • Military Transport
    • Mining Equipment

  • OTHER

    • Trailers
    • Light Aircraft

IMPORTANT NOTES

  1. **7″ & 8″ ATV wheels require a Spacer (BB1-SPCR) to be used with the XB-450i. 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. 
  2. 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 series tools 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.
  3. 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 also an additional Extended Clamp Arm for the XB-550i.

MORE INFO AND DEFINITIONS OF TIRE & WHEEL FEATURES
CHECK OUT OUR TIRE CHANGING TOOL KITS

DESCRIPTION OF BEADBUSTER MODELS

ALL PURPOSE

XB-450i ($149)

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.

>> Learn more about the BeadBuster XB-450i Innovative Features.

HEAVY DUTY

XB-550i HD ($299)

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.

>> Learn more about the BeadBuster XB-550i Innovative Features.

INDUSTRIAL

XB-650i INDUSTRIAL ($699)

The XB-650i INDUSTRIAL is our newest and biggest manual bead breaker yet.  Its all-new, patent-pending design is a direct replacement for all hydraulic bead breakers of the "Combi", "Maxi" and "Euro" Style tools that work on large 1-PC, 2-PC and 3-PC wheels. This innovative design is truly a "Hydraulic Killer" because it is under half the weight, twice as powerful, and under half the cost!

We have included many new features in the design making the tool extremely rugged and versatile. A dual-sided ram foot can be flipped around to match the foot lengths of the Combi & Maxi/Euro-Style tools. 2-position clamp arm hinge allows it clamp on wide rim flanges. Independent function of the clamp and ram operations allow the operator to precisely lock on to the rim flange and break the bead when ready. No more hydraulic hoses and other support equipment...all you need is an impact wrench and you are ready to work.

Check out the design evolution of this revolutionary tool.