Wheel rim wrench

[chetbrz]

I have a vintage Atlas Split Rim Jack which is the same style as the one Vintage Tires is selling.  The one thing I noticed using this type of jack is that it has a tendency to twist the compressed side of the split rim which can lead to a fit that is slightly off when installing the new tire. (split rim edges not perfectly aligned)  Anyone have any tricks to eliminate this possible outcome.   I guess when you start if the rim is slightly bent to one side compress the other

Any thoughts ?  (or do I just have old rims that have metal fatigue.)

[frankp]

Chet,   I experienced same thing and have not found a solution, but this isn't a job I've practiced.   My tool looks identical to racertb picture on Mar 03.

[Crazydave]

Like these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TIRE-BEAD-BREAKER-Wheel-Rim-Changer-Tool-Antique-Auto-Car-Truck-/291421978164?fits=Year%3A1929%7CMake%3APlymouth&hash=item43da1a7e34&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TIRE-BEAD-BREAKER-Wheel-Rim-Changer-Tool-Antique-Auto-Car-Truck-/301578518434?fits=Year%3A1929%7CMake%3APlymouth&hash=item46377affa2&vxp=mtr

[chetbrz]

Here is the vintage instructions for the Atlas Tool:




You may down load this jpg file:

[frankp]

Chet, thanks for the instructions.  From cut Cut 3, the offset is normal.

Dave, the red one looks like an Atlas.

[chetbrz]

Chet, thanks for the instructions.  From cut Cut 3, the offset is normal.

Dave, the red one looks like an Atlas.

Frank, I think next time I do this I will follow the directions as stated, maybe this will solve the issue with the twisting of the rim ?

[racertb]

I have the Atlas tool and instructions...when I did my tires, etc. a few years ago, it was very important to follow the intructions carefully for the arm placement on the rims.