


BEADBUSTER XB 550 FULL
We Warranty the tire changing tool for a full 3 years. The BeadBuster XB-454 has all of the benefits of the original BeadBuster XB-450 Motorcycle Bead Breaker & the XB-451, but is made with the finest materials available to so that it can work as hard as you, whether in the shop or at the race track. We also give you extra hardware just in case anything wears out.
BEADBUSTER XB 550 PRO
Our Pro Bead Breaker comes with a standard padded clamp arm and a clamp post for reinforced wheels, both upgraded to premium Chrome-Moly steel. > SEE DIAGRAMS AND DEFINITIONS OF TIRE & WHEEL FEATURES RC57-58), and the hardware is Upgraded to Grade 8. Max Ram Extension (throw): 1.438″ (see diagram).Max Rim Lip Width (clamp opening): 1.70″.Ram foot >2x Strength of XB-450 & XB-451, Proof Load of 5,000 lbs.> XB-451 Style Clamp Post for Reinforced Rims, Also Upgraded to Chrome-Moly.> Upgraded “Standard” Chrome-Moly Padded Clamp Arm.

Quick-Release Clamp Hinge Pin, Including a SPARE Pin.All Grd-8 Hardware, > EXTRA SET of Ram & Clamp Bolts Included.Constructed from Hardened Chrome-Moly Steel (AISI 4140).Premium Build Quality, extended warranty.This technique is necessary only on the most stubborn wheels, and sometimes on wide ATV wheels, on the side opposite of the drop center. Break the bead in one spot, extending the Ram ony about 3/4″-1″, and then work your way around, every few inches…this will minimize how much you have to stretch the Bead Bundle. Instead, you need to take more frequent, smaller ‘bites’ around the rim. For these cases, even some very stubborn ATV wheels, to prevent bending the ram foot you need to avoid trying to use the full travel of the Ram Foot. The reason is because when you start to break the bead on one side of the wheel, it is putting the steel cord (Bead Bundle) in hoop tension, and you are essentially stretching it. The stock Ram Foot can withstand a tip load of at least 2,000 lbs, but in some cases these tightly fitting tires can exceed even that. Some wheel types (such as Sprint Cars) have a very tight interference between the Tire and Wheel, and the force required to break the bead is very high. On very old and stubborn tires, you may need to use the tool 3-4 times around the rim. If you cannot break the remainder of the tire bead loose by hand, move the BeadBuster XB-450 to another location on the rim, adjacent to where the bead is broken. As with any tool, use care while operating the BeadBuster.Ĩ. After you get the feet fully inserted, back off of the clamp bolt until the BeadBuster XB-450 is realigned perpendicular to the rim, but still fully inserted. Often, in order to get the feet fully inserted, you have to 1st clamp so much that the tool does lean into the rim, which is OK. If Under-Clamped and leaned away from the rim, the Ram Foot could slide down the sidewall and possibly damage the tire.This is the most common problem users have with using the BeadBuster. If Over-Clamped and the tool is leaned in toward the rim, the Ram Foot could gouge the bead retainer causing damage to both the tool and rim.> IMPORTANT NOTE << If the bead breaker is not properly clamped, and not correctly aligned with the rim, the Ram Foot may be bent or damaged while breaking the bead! Make sure the BeadBuster feet are fully inserted, on some wheels when fully inserted, there may still be a small gap between the tool body and rim. Tighten the Clamp Bolt until the BeadBuster XB-450 is perpendicular to the face of the rim, and the tool body is touching the rim.
