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ROSENBERRY, Randy James; 50; Portage IN; 2008-May-30; Post Tribune; Randy Rosenberry. McPENCOW, James A; 68; Lansing IL > Crown Point IN; 2007-Feb-15; NWI Times; James McPencow. WILSON, Lynn M miss; 46; Lansing IL; 2007-Jan-22; NWI Times; Lynn Wilson. YOUNKER, Bruce H; 84; Crown Point IN; 2007-May-19; NWI Times; Bruce Younker. JONES, Gladys J (GOSSETT); 95; Chesterton IN; 2008-Jul-12; Post Tribune; Gladys Jones. YUHASZ, John A Sr; 55; Portage IN; 2006-Dec-4; NWI Times; John Yuhasz. SAKSA, Josephine (SACHA); 88; East Chicago IN; 2007-Aug-22; NWI Times; Josephine Saksa. GIZA, Henry G; 88; Hegewisch IL; 2008-May-14; NWI Times; Henry Giza. REESE, Michael; 40; Lyles TN; 2007-May-17; NWI Times; Michael Reese.
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HOEKSEMA, Bernice Henrietta (REHBERG); 99; Lansing IL; 2007-Jun-1; NWI Times; Bernice Hoeksema. STEELE, Ronald T Sr; 59; Indianapolis IN; 2008-Jan-27; Post Tribune; Ronald Steele. JANIGA, Joseph "Tim"; 50; Hammond IN; 2007-May-7; NWI Times; Joseph Janiga. GRAHAM, Andrew; 41;; 2008-Nov-2; NWI Times; Andrew Graham. LEWANDOWSKI, LaVerne (BRANDT); 82; Lansing IL > Chaska MN; 2007-Aug-22; NWI Times; LaVerne Lewandowski. SAMS, Georgia; 86; Gary IN; 2007-Nov-4; Post Tribune; Georgia Sams. RUETH, Harold G Sr; 90; Chicago IL > Hammond IN; 2008-Aug-17; NWI Times; Harold Rueth. YOUNG, Linda L (TRUTH); 64; Valparaiso IN; 2007-Dec-5; Chesterton Tribune; Linda Young. ANDREWS, Lillian Lempi (TUURI); 85; Cromwell MN > Bemidji MN; 2007-Oct-13; NWI Times; Lillian Andrews. MILLER, William E "Bill"; 51; Gary IN > Fairfield Bay AR; 2006-Oct-17; Chesterton Tribune; William Miller. WOZNIAK, Marsha (GILMORE); 57; Chicago IL > Crown Point IN; 2008-Feb-5; NWI Times; Marsha Wozniak.
POPA, Milton; 67; Noblesville IN; 2007-Mar-24; Post Tribune; Milton Popa. ROGERS, Alvin L "Al"; 87; Lansing IL; 2007-Jul-24; NWI Times; Alvin Rogers. EISNER, Dorothy Ruth (FAHLSTROM); 89; Crown Point IN; 2008-Mar-7; NWI Times; Dorothy Eisner. GREER, Rosaland E miss "Ros"; 50; Gary IN; 2008-Oct-16; Post Tribune; Rosaland Greer. PETERSON, Warren Lee "Pete";; Sparta NC; 2007-Nov-8; Chesterton Tribune; Warren Peterson. JUSZCZAK, Ruth Mary (NEWTON); 78; Hegewisch IL > Portage IN; 2006-Dec-12; NWI Times; Ruth Juszczak. BIZZELL, Esther (GOULD); 93; Gary IN; 2006-Dec-7; Post Tribune; Esther Bizzell.
GARCIA, Beverly Ann "Bev" (BERNARD); 62; Louisville KY > Suffolk VA; 2008-Apr-27; NWI Times; Beverly Garcia. SACERICH, Joseph M "Joe"; 91; Calumet Twp IN; 2008-Mar-19; Post Tribune; Joseph Sacerich. BIANCO, Ronald N; 42; Hobart IN; 2008-Jun-9; Post Tribune; Ronald Bianco. FIELDS, Benjamin Richard; 49; Evarts KY > Michigan City IN; 2008-Oct-14; Post Tribune; Benjamin Fields. ZANDSTRA, Bartel; 78; Highland IN; 2008-Jun-11; NWI Times; Bartel Zandstra. CANZONERI, Nicholas John III; 21; LaPorte IN; 2007-Nov-6; NWI Times; Nicholas Canzoneri. BECKER, Raymond Arnold; 89; Andover SD > Cedar Lake IN; 2008-Aug-7; NWI Times; Raymond Becker. DONOVAN, Patricia Ann miss; 77; Hobart IN; 2008-May-30; Post Tribune; Patricia Donovan. BAKER, Franklin G; 83; Ocala FL; 2008-Oct-24; NWI Times; Franklin Baker.
CLEMENT, Bettee; 84; Merrillville IN; 2007-Feb-27; Post Tribune; Bettee Clement. TYLER, Peggy Anne; 71; Crown Point IN; 2008-Feb-22; NWI Times; Peggy Tyler. MONGARAZ, Joseph; 79; Highland IN; 2007-Jun-24; NWI Times; Joseph Mongaraz.
Your Atlas® tire changer is very powerful, and can cause rim or tire damage if not operated properly. Attach the inflation hose to the valve stem without the valve core installed. Click on each picture for a larger view. Break tire bead with c-camp site. When using a tire changer with an assist arm, place the lifting disc underneath the tire, lift it until the bottom bead hits the lip of the rim. STEP 5: Pulling The Bottom Bead Over This Mount/Demount Head.
Bead breaker handles rims up to 15" in widths. The tire changer sits on a pallet that measures 47" x 37" x 42" L x W x H, Weight: 640 lbs, the helper arm is in a separate box that measures 50 " x 22" x 18" L x W x H, and weighs 240 itself. Many of our customers who purchase an Atlas® Tire Changer are not familiar with many of the features that a wheel clamp tire changer has to offer. Optional ATV / Motorcycle adapters available but not included. DISCLAIMER: At Greg Smith Equipment Sales, we understand that reading a "how to" guide is not the same as reviewing pictures of the process. Black widow has a more conventional looking bead breaker that has decent reviews. Inflate the tire only to the recommended air pressure. Break tire bead with c-clamp bar. No scratching - machine never contacts rim.
My only concern with that tool is that it looks like it could potentially scratch the wheels (although it says it doesn't). The rear wont move, I cut the tire opne to look and the bead is stuck to the wheel like it was fused! 15"/16" tire mounted on a steel rim is an excellent choice) You do not want to "learn" about your new tire changer by mounting the most expensive tire/rim combination in your shop. The front came with some muscle and blocks of wood etc. I've tried the Harbor Freight bead breaker and it was useless on my ATV tires. I may have to take it to a shop with a bead breaker but I would rather not as I will be mounting my tires myself. Make sure the bead breaker is NOT contacting the rim. When the tire is in lifted position, place the tire tool in between the mount/demount head and tire bead. Getting an old tire off that is stuck like it has been welded to the rim. Remember; practice makes perfect. Once the bead of the tire is under the mount/demount head, place the assist arm on the tire as shown to keep the tire bead pressed down into the wheel rim channel.
Once the tire is inflated, remove the pressure hose and unclamp the rim. Wondering if anyone has used it. Demounting A Tire: STEP 1: Clamp The Tire To The Table. Once the tire tool is in position, depress the table rotation foot pedal turning the table clockwise to demount the tire. Bead seating inflation jets in clamping jaws. Break tire bead with c-clamp price. If you are unsure about the correct procedure for changing any wheel/tire combination, please obtain detailed instructions from the manufacturers of the wheel or tire. The tire tool does not touch the rim, it rests on the mount/demount head. Depress the bead breaker pedal. Never seen a tire stuck so bad. The combined weight is 880 lbs when assembled. Additional freight or delivery cost when tire changer is shipped or delivered to customers location. Many wheel and tire combinations require special mounting and demounting techniques that are not illustrated in this pictorial guide.
For those that change your own tires, have you found a good tool quality tool that will work well and not damage painted rims? Advertised special price is for pick-up of tire changer and is only offered when in stock. Place the blade between the lip of the rim and the tire. If your machine is not equipped with an assist arm, use your hands to exert pressure. Jaws should be in position and rim should still be clamped. So any tips on how to get it off? STEP 3: Seating The Bead/Inflating The Tire *Does not apply to Atlas® TC221. The more times you use your Atlas® wheel clamp tire changers, the better skills you will acquire and your confidence will increase with each new wheel. Air flows through the hose when the inflation pedal is slightly depressed and keeps air flowing after the bead is seated. Press all the way down on the air inflation pedal to initiate the bead blaster, while pulling up on the tire, to hold the top and bottom bead in place. Place the mount/demount head against the rim. We have divided the pictorial guide into three major parts – Breaking the Bead, Demounting the Tire, and Mounting the eaking The Bead: STEP 1: Removing The Valve Core. Rim outside diameter clamping from 12" to 25". Any solutions I can pour in to soften the rubber without ruining the alloy?
Exert pressure to the top of the tire tool to pull the bead over the mount/demount head. The whole frame just bent as I was trying to break the bead.