Testimonials

5.0 out of 5 stars By jn***on August 24, 2017
I have used this on a few truck tires as well as lawn mower tires and I’m very impressed with how well this tool works. It makes breaking the tire bead so easy and fast. I wish I had bought it years ago, the only thing deterring me was the price but its well worth it in the end.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Alonzo walkeron August 6, 2017
Works better than advertized.
19.25 thumbs up, I’d give it 20 except I’m out of relatives with complete digits.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Amazon Customeron May 9, 2017
Work awesome , makes short work on breaking apart wheels of all sizes. Last used on my quad wheels.
Thanks

5.0 out of 5 stars By S. Aranon April 8, 2017
It does the trick, I took off tires that had lots of bead sealant from leaks over the years so I could clean up the wheels and refinish them. I went with this one because it is small, portable, easy to store, and doesn’t have to be mounted to the floor. I used a high torque spade handle drill to speed up the process, would take way too long with a ratchet and standard drill not powerful enough IMO. Something I learned while taking off a tire I was going to replace (luckily) was that on the first few uses do not go too far with this tool. The point putting pressure on the tire is narrow and if you tighten too much you will rip a hole in the tire and render it useless. So tighten to a point for about the first three attempts then on the next one you should be able to get the bead broken safely. Also ensure you get the pushing area up against the wheel. However don’t over tighten this either or it can hit the wheel bead and put a dent there. I did this once to no consequence, the bead did not leak so it is not major just not nice to your wheel to do it. I recommend greasing the bolts so you get more life out of this unit. This is meant for someone who doesn’t do this daily or for someone who needs a portable bead breaker. It is not particularly fast to use this, and not really applicable for commercial use.

5.0 out of 5 stars By anightswimon April 8, 2017
Right tool for the right job. Wasted several hours trying to break the bead on an ATV tire before buying this tool. Worked exactly as advertised.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Robert Kochon February 8, 2017
Worked just as advertised popping the bead on my ATV wheels, that I could not break with the bead breaker on my tire changer.

5.0 out of 5 stars By mobile sniperon November 11, 2016
Did the job. Very sturdy and well built tool. Was able to change 4 tires in just over 2 hours (including stopping for lunch). This item is small enough to keep in the tool bag on my four wheeler.

5.0 out of 5 stars By fayeon August 14, 2016
Wish I would have bought this years ago. Absolutely the best bead breaker made A+++++++

5.0 out of 5 stars By David hollonon August 11, 2016
BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT.
Ive only used it on atv tires so far, but ive got no doubt this thing can handle it… if
Youre like me and the nearest tire shop is 20 miles out.
Get this, 3 tire spoons, and some soapy water an you’ll be unstoppable.

5.0 out of 5 stars By lorion July 7, 2016
This tool is AWESOME! I had a set of stock ATV tires on honda rims that were wore out and needed replaced. I probably spent 4+ hours trying to get the bead to pop loose. I tried the harbor freight tire changer/bead breaker, no luck. I tried driving on it with my 3/4 pickup, no luck. I tried a 2×4 and driving on it (broke the 2×4) I gave up and finally ordered this tool. Shipping was not slow, I think it took 7 calendar days to get to me.
Once I had it in my shop I had the tire off within 10 minutes.
Tip for other users regarding it destroying tires, it will destroy the bead of the tire when you go to break it. I found that if I over tighten the clamp slightly, so it angled toward the rim, the foot gets a better bite and pushes the bead off the rim better.
One of my tires I had to use this tool twice on (I found out my old tires had slime inside them, they were pretty stuck to the rim)
Also, word of advice, get tire lube! Worked a lot better for me then soap and water.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Don the Baptist June 29, 2016
A review by Don the Baptist of the “Bead-Breaker”.

If this tool also cured world hunger, it would be in the running for the coveted “Greatest Invention of Our Time” award. Nonetheless, since it only breaks beads, if you need to break beads, then this is the way to do it. My experience with the tool is as it pertains to the 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 700 4×4 with aluminum wheels. Note: These wheels cost $250.00US a piece in Honduras, Central America, where I am a resident.
Why buy the tool? Just take it to the tire store and drink a Coke while you watch… right? Not possible in Honduras. Hondurans are nice people – NOT technical people. Placing a $250 aluminum wheel in the hands of a Honduran would net a very attractive $250 door stop. Just throw the thing away and go buy a new wheel with a new tire already installed. I am not being mean. I live here. I know.
Or…
Buy the tool and do it at home. I did. It did. It took longer to drag out the air-compressor, impact, and tire spoons than to actually do the job. Once you are ready, the tool works exactly as in the youtube video, which you should see. I started on the back side of the wheel just in case things went awry. It took three “runs” in separate places (only seconds apiece), but the tire popped off the wheel in no time. On the outside, curiously, one shot and the tire was off the bead. In all, less than five minutes were involved per wheel.

Note: The instructions warn you that “breaking the bead” is only part of the task. You still need to pry the tire off the wheel without damaging either (if you plan to reuse the tire). This probably took longer than bead-breaking. (If you don’t have the tools, A SCREWDRIVER IS A VERY BAD IDEA. Buy the tools.)

Note: Before the Yamaha, I owned a 2002 650 Suzuki DualSport (two steel wheels with bead locks). I purchased a large “clamp-like” tool – made for this purpose – ($60.00US) that “sort of” worked, but it was a nightmare every time that tire-work was necessary. I see no reason why this would not work very well on steel motorcycle wheels also.
Note: Read the very brief instructions. Just because the tool is “vertical” does not mean it’s time to tighten the bead breaker bolt. The “1/8” inch rule is important (see instructions). Yes, I confess; I almost goofed up.

Finally, of all the crap available on line that is pure junk, it is a pleasure to find a tool that actually fills a very much needed void. My project was a complete success. No damage to anything involved. Plus, I can’t imagine why this tool will not last to the end of my combined motorcycle and 4×4 life. It’s a serious chunk of metal.

Note: I am puzzled by the few negative reviews posted herein. Perhaps operator error might be to blame in at least some instances. Notwithstanding, as I mentioned in another review, if “craft-booking” was your last project, then this might be an area in which you should not delve.

5.0 out of 5 stars By JLF April 29, 2016
Amazing, ridiculous, good great, must have for ATV tires. A couple a years ago I had to replace Honda atv tires which where on from the factory for many years. I had a local motorcycle shop remove them for me and it took the owner and mechanic two hours for two tires. I had tried HF tire changer, HF bead breaker, bottle jacks, running them over with an Explorer and everything on the internet. I had to change another set of front tires on another Honda which where on since 2004 and ordered this tool. When I received this tool it took me 28 minutes to remove two front tires including spooning them off and cleaning and washing rims. I was worried about using the tool for the first time and damaging the tool using an impact tool the first time. I used a 3/8 ratchet with a 3/4′ socket and literally used one finger to spin ratchet and the bead popped right off. I did have to move the tool once on the back sides with the wheel design. I got the tool at 4:00 pm my wife arrived at 5:30 pm and said I saw you got your tool, she said they are already off, how was it? The only reply I had was ridiculous in a good way. Its pricey but well worth while not having all the cuts and bruises from the last set I tried to change and ended up at bike shop anyway.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars By Mud Bug February 23, 2016
A must to have in your tool box. Sure helps repairing or replacing ATV tires

5.0 out of 5 stars By Jeffery B. October 4, 2015
This is my favorite toy now works just like they say and hasn’t messed up any of the rims I used it on!! Great tool! Awesome job beadbuster!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars By Archy-guy September 14, 2015
I have Toyota non-USA 16″ split ring rims on my 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60. Breaking them down can be a nightmare, but no more! The Bead Buster worked great. It turned a 1/2 hour or more job into a 5 minute job.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Sean C Olsen July 10, 2015
It’s almost comical how EASY this thing is to use. It popped a bead on my off road truck rim off so fast! I honestly didn’t expect it to work as quickly or as well as it did. Fantastic little tool!

5.0 out of 5 stars By Donnie July 7, 2015
Want to start off saying I ordered this thing on a Saturday and received it on Monday, that was just regular shipping. Would have bought much sooner at a lower price but finally broke down when I had a valve stem dry rot on my truck, not the first time I’ve had a valve stem fail. To me the price is worth it just for being able to change bad valve stems with out removing the tire and taking it somewhere. With an air compressor and impact and a bottle jack I had my valve core changed out (for a metal one this time) and the tire pumped up in around 1/2 an hour. With out this tool I would have to jack up the truck, remove the tire, drive it to a garage and then wait around for the to be able to replace it and that is if it is during working hours, then drive back home and remount it. Don’t believe this tool will ever save me money, might possibly if used for my side business, but gives the ability to get things done when I want them where I want to. Yeah you can find cheaper ways to do this but I don’t think you will find a faster way.

5.0 out of 5 stars stars By T. Wynia February 20, 2015
One of those tools that works so well and is so simple makes you say “why didn’t I think of that”, yet still ok with the price paid. I now change all of my off road/UTV tires with ease and without the hassle of going to local tire shop. Most my wheels have beadlocks so it has been somewhat of a pain as many places are unfamiliar with this type of wheel and still end up doing at least 3/4 the work myself anyways, so now very convenient to just allow me to be able to change tires whenever needed. I can now carry spare tires and actually be able to do something with them if needed. It is even smaller than I thought it would be and fits in most portable toolboxes. Use a battery powered drill and it is effortless just like their video shows. Just make sure the clamping bolt is fully tightened so that the wedge is all the way inserted behind rim lip and tire before switching to the plunger bolt to break the bead. They shipped it to me extremely quickly too!

5.0 out of 5 stars By _swede (New Hampshire) December 5, 2014
Great little tool. Exactly what you’d expect for being made in America. I was happy to spend a few extra dollars to buy the right tool for the job instead of risking damaging a tire by breaking the bead by other means. It’s getting harder and harder to find American made tools. Thank you.

5.0 out of 5 stars By pkmiller78 December 1, 2014
Did everything it promised. Was able to break a bead that a commercial tire machine couldn’t. Easy to use.

5.0 out of 5 stars By ralph November 22, 2014
It works as stated, love it!!

5.0 out of 5 stars By John Elliott November 21, 2014
Have used tire machines, this works very very well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars By JD October 16, 2014
Never knew anything like this existed. Have been using on 16 truck tires. Works like a charm.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars By David A. Bunnell September 27, 2014
Great product. Well worth the $.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars By jerry smith September 21, 2014
happy, works great

5.0 out of 5 stars By BillD September 19, 2014
The Bead Buster is quite a tool. Never before have I broken a bead with so little effort. The bead was broken before I knew it. No more 2×4 levers or other rigged up contraptions for me. It’s expensive, but it just might prevent an injury and a trip to the ER.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Randy S August 24, 2014
Hey this is a GREAT Little Unit

5.0 out of 5 stars By Steve G. (Lena, IL USA) August 19, 2014
Very pleased with the BeadBuster! Shipping was very quick and it works exactly as advertised. No problem removing tires from steel ATV wheels and when I had to break the bead on an aluminum ATV wheel with an angled inside surface, it clamped on and removed the tire effortlessly.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Larry Dillon August 14, 2014
Shipping was quick and the tool worked even better than I thought it could. If I lost it, I would order another one immediately!!

5.0 out of 5 stars By Chad R. Webb (Benson, AZ USA) July 17, 2014
If you’ve ever tried to pop the bead on an old 3-wheeler tire that’s been corroded in place for nearly 30 years, you’ll appreciate this tool. Such tires have been known to break the bead breaker on lesser tire equipment, and on standard tire changing equipment, it’s frequently incapable of breaking the bead. Enter the BeadBuster XB-450. It may not be as fast as a tire machine, but it gets the job done…and with no damage to the wheel. And it’s small enough to toss in a small toolbox to boot!

5.0 out of 5 stars By Phil Miller July 14, 2014
Excellent Little tool! I have used allot of bead breakers and this is by far the best!

5.0 out of 5 stars By john malik June 13, 2014
Worked very good on my 10 in. Tires on my 3/4 midget did not break a sweat. Like to become a dealer sell them at race tracks for 1/4 midgets etc.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Susan Nichols May 18, 2014
Very well made. Will last for years. This tool made an impossible job very easy. It does the job as advertised.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Edward E. Gorney May 2, 2014
“Item worked exactly as advertised. Had a tire I could not break the bead on, the BeakBuster did the trick.

5.0 out of 5 stars By AKjonesy April 10, 2014
Small but does the job. My boyfriend has uninstalled the tires with ease. He likes it a lot and keeps in his shop.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Michael McDowell December 18, 2013
I used it on half a dozen tires and it works great! Then due to my fault I broke a shear pin on this device. I contacted the manufacturer and they replaced it free, including shipping! Don’t pay some shop over and over again for something you can do yourself. This is a great product. I’ve been messing with these tires and wheels for over 30 years and nothing works as good as this! Mike

5.0 out of 5 stars By George E Boon October 27, 2013
It worked just as easily as they show on their video. No damage to aluminum wheels on my Yamaha Rhino.

5.0 out of 5 stars By shopazon (Beverly Hills, CA) October 2, 2013
This thing is advertised for ATV tires but worked great on my motorcycle tire. It’s an excellent design all around. Most of it is “extra” heavy duty. Can’t imagine anything breaking in normal use. The breaker “feet” are a little thinner material but this is probably necessary, if they were much thicker it might be too hard to get between the tire and rim. This is by far the best way I’ve ever seen to break a tire bead “at home” (unless you can afford a tire machine in your garage). The really neat part is that they’ve engineered it in such a way that it basically “has to work” if you do it right. My tire broke loose on both sides from just one position of the tool, but it would be easy to move it a couple times if necessary.

5.0 out of 5 stars By jon haugen July 31, 2013
Works really well. Paid for itself right away the first month. Used it on my trailer tire and utv tires.

5.0 out of 5 stars By no go April 16, 2013
I got it today,used it to remove some 32×11.5 swampers on 15inch rims. no problem. it will work on other tires too & is small enough to fit in your glove box.great tool. i like it.

5.0 out of 5 stars By L. Cobb (western,ky) March 19, 2013
i thought this item was a little pricey but after using the beadbuster i think it was well worth the money. it worked great on a trailer and and lawn mower tire.

5.0 out of 5 stars By ishoweroutside (New Jersey) February 28, 2013
This is a solid product that works! I’ve used the beadbuster on over 2 dozen ATV and UTV tires and it has never let me down. Small and light weight, I bring it on every ATV trip. If you have a rim with an offset, I start on the shallow side first. This will make the deeper side easier to come off the bead. For the cost of one trip to the tire shop for 4 tires, buy this and do it yourself whenever you need it.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Deanra (New Jersey) November 13, 2012
This thing is awesome!!! Its takes minutes to take the tires off. I threw away my other bead break tool it was a piece of crap, did not work half the time, and it costs more than this one. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to save a $and change their own tires. Its easy to use and well made and paid for itself on the first job. You dont need a stand, just the Beadbuster and a little soapy water and the tire it off.

5.0 out of 5 stars By Kindle Customer October 28, 2012
Wow! Neat tool, worked like a charm, I popped the beads, both sides, on 10 paddle tires. 8 rear sets and one front set. Took me about 1 hour and 15 minutes, had a few family interruptions.  But wow, awesome! I have beat the tires before, I’ve used the bottle jack trick, I have even tried a board and running the jeep up it to pop the beads, none of those work and they are dangerous!  Using your tool was much easier, in fact on about half of them I didn’t even have to move it over. They just slid pass the bead with one use. The harder older tires I had to move it around the tire, and in two cases, to four different spots but it still worked like a charm. Thank you so very much. If there is a place on your site to give reviews, let me know and I’ll give a good one, I will also recommend it to a couple of my friends, but they will probably just use mine.  Once again Thank you.

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