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  1. BuiltMFG

    Breaking beads.... on non aluminum

    I did finally out together a video... visuals are a lot easier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJeJV0wefv0
  2. BuiltMFG

    Breaking beads.... on non aluminum

    Those are interesting, not sure if the notch is big enough for the lip on the steel rims. I just use a few small pieces of wood that I had laying around.
  3. BuiltMFG

    Breaking beads.... on non aluminum

    After I’ve pushed down one portion of the tire the bead is more likely to reset. So i throw a shim on one or both sides of the tool to keep the tire out of the bead. Then I reset on another side and repeat the process. I’ll be rebuilding the last rim here soon and I’ll make a video. Sent from...
  4. BuiltMFG

    Breaking beads.... on non aluminum

    I use this one, similar to the one on the video. They don't recommend you use pneumatic tools with it... but I haven't had any problems. I have to shim it with a piece of wood for each time I use the breaker. I have to break the bead in about 3-4 places before it frees itself from the steel rim.
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