Review on 💪 AME INTL 'Little Buddy' Manual Tire Bead Breaker: Efficient Solution for Tire Bead Breakage by Duane Kaul

Heavy Duty Tool. The first impression is good. A few notes for those looking at and pondering some of the negative reviews. The instructions don't mention removing the valve core from the valve stem before using it. This won't work if the core is still in the stem, because when the tire compresses the air in the tire, even at 0 psi, this will prevent it from detaching from the bead! It should be able to pop out when the bead comes loose. Of course, this is a replacement for 101 tires, but for some, 101 may be what they need. No, you don't have to use Impact! This is stated in the instructions. An air ratchet will do, but otherwise just use a 1/2 drive ratchet or breaker with the correct socket. After removing the valve core and deflating the tire, stand on the tire so that there is a gap between the edge of the rim and the tire. This will help get your foot under the edge of the rim. For aluminum rims, place a crumpled rag between the hook and rim to prevent damage. The only aluminum wheels I don't see this work on are those that are themselves "spoked" to the outside surface of the rim and don't have at least 1 inch of spacing in the spokes to let the hook through. Sorry for the length, but I hope this information helps some fence sitters.