Ken-Tool31710 Bead Hldg Dvc, Stl, 1 Pc

I am a fit 70 year old (5'8" and about 140 pounds). I just mounted a 110 pound 42x16.00-20 tractor drive tire ALONE! I previously tried twice to mount it with three generic tire irons. One time alone and once with my wife's assistance and did not even get close. The rear bead was on (I never removed it), but the front bead was impossible. Mind you, in college I worked for 15 months mounting tires in a department store auto repair section. I even did a couple dozen split rims over that time. I know my way around a tire. Using two of these Ken-Tool 31710 bead holding tools along with a Ken-Tool 38 in, 35450 mounting tool [get that as well!], I was able to get the front bead mounted in about two minutes (that might be an exaggeration- I did not time it. It may have taken LESS time!).

This thing mad changing my tractor tires so much easier. Working alongside a spoon it made things simple

Excellent tool to have if you change your own tires really helps a lot setting top bead which an be tough . I do use a affordable tire press help hold tire . Used on snow blower tires an garden tractor tire an be used for real big tire rims up to bus size .

It works great for the price

very good

I'm sure this works well, but for us , it was ordered by mistake.

Love these very durable... as the owner of a mobile tire service I have tested these in all conditions and they have worked without failWould highly recommend this product

Perfect for holding the bead in place when its a tight fit

I have known of these for years and after finally buying one realize how great it actually works!! Saves time and trouble with finicky tires that don’t like to go on.

exellent