I know the one you mean, Manfred. I used it working at a service
station as a teenager. The one I saw at HF was not nearly as
heavy or sturdy as the commercial models, so I was think perhaps
someone on the list had bought one and had an opinion on it.
I agree that it would need to be fastened down considering the force
that must be applied.
Gerry
From: "MG" <trainpain2...@aol.com>
I have had one of those "portable" tire changers for years and it
works just fine. That's what used to be used to change tires for
eons. Still works as long as you don't mind the work. Not too
sure about the portable part as it does need to be fastened down
to a concrete slab otherwise you aren't ever going to get
anywhere. The portable tire balancer is also very nice as long as
you remember to put the tire/wheel on there very gently. If you
drop it too hard the pin that the balance cone rides on will
break. That could just be a guess but...
Manfred
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 07:44:07 -0500
From: "Gerry Archer" <arche...@embarqmail.com>
Back in the 40'-'50s-'60s I mounted and balanced my own tires
when it was
possible to do by hand. Since then I've been looking for a DIY
rig that can
change/balance modern tires.
Harbor Frt has one which looks like it "might" work. Has anyone
tried it?
http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/tire-wheel.html
Thanks,
Gerry
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