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Author Message   Firstbatch Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 07:19 pm:        Looking for some insight from the collective on which tire changer on the market is considered best in the moderate price range. Thinking about with the new set up tires coming soon to just get one go for a DIY. I've heard some about the Harbor Freight model but thats about it.   Crusty Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 08:39 pm:        I do it the cheap way. Two 4x6 blocks (salvaged from a construction site), and three 15" tire irons. Before I buy a tire changer, I want to get a Balancing Stand.   Luftkoph Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 09:05 pm:        heres one I read about in a dirt bike mag. http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/sear ch.do?keyword=tire+changer&Submit=Go and a good balancer http://www.marcparnes.com/   Hdbobwithabuell Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 09:21 pm:        The harbor freight changer is ok for the $$$ but if you're not careful you WILL scratch a wheel. (I'm not that carefull and have the scratches to prove it) If you got the $$$ go for the no-mar changer. I have the Marc Parnes balancer and love it.   Froggy Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 10:18 pm:        Will a car tire changer work? My dad has one that looks just like this:   Firstbatch Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 10:51 pm:        You lucky dog Froggy....all the good stuff!   Dfishman Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 11:26 pm:        I have a Harbor Freight changer.Don't waste your money.I do use the bead breaker,but good tire irons will do the job just fine.   Ulywife Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 05:52 am:        We have a friend that has the NoMar Tire Changer. So far, so good. He's also had excellent customer service from NoMar. Mark has the receiver hitch style, makes it real easy to put in the back of the truck and change tires anywhere. He also purchased the balancer with it.   Crusty Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 06:08 am:        Hey, Froggy; did you get the Long?   Michael1 Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 10:59 am:        If you have a Harbor Frieght set up, you MUST get this: http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoweb.htm And This: http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoblocks.h tm Makes it a heck of a lot easier and you will NOT scratch you stuff. There are many positive reviews about the Mojo Blocks and Lever on the web. I just had my Pa invest in this and will have first hand account of whether or not it works, in a few weeks.

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