Motion Pro’s BeadPro FS tire irons are an evolution of a toolset that’s as old and steadfast as the dead-blow mallet.

Required Tools To successfully change the tire and keep frustrations to a minimum, you will need some specialized tools. Depending on the cost of labor, they can pay for themselves after just a few ...

The tire bead is an essential component of any tire, and any damage to it could be a one-way ticket to needing new tires. Here's how to keep it safe.

Bead Breakers – Tire Irons: wBW article on the “Poor Man’s Bead Breaker” | J&P Cycles has some big, hefty tire irons in small, medium and long sizes and some even have soft grips | Motion Pro tire ...

So it is with tools for the tire shop. From simple tire irons and pressure gauges, we now have mount/dismount machines that automate the process. We have calibrated inflation systems that can fill ...

Old-Fashioned Metal Tire Irons vs. Stubby Tire Tools I had a pair of the typical long, curved metal motorcycle tire spoons that were given to me by a friend, and I used these for my first “arm-strong” ...

The tire centers very easily on the wheel, so there's no need to fight the bead versus the bead-lock ring since the rim guard automatically positions it perfectly.

Whether using tire irons or a powered tire mounting machine, says Goodyear Marketing Communications Manager Tim Miller, use the proper amount of a non-petroleum lubricant.

This practice also increases the possibility of instant and unwelcome tire deflation due to an accidental loss of bead-to-rim contact. Reseating the bead usually requires a tire-mounting machine.