Ken-Tool 32121 Mount/Demount Spoon, 18 in.

Item as described

A long time ago I shot gunned mount tools and this is the one where you need a second one just like it.I had 4 tools, all different and this is the one I found where I need two as a garage door mechanic on larger truck and off road tires.The most valuable one is the one with the pucker on the end but you only need one of those.This is the one where you need a second when that time comes. I paint my tire tools yellow so they don't walk away or get miss-laid.Changing tires is not hard work if you have the right hand tools . Of course you can buy on Amazon any number of big machines that make it much easier but how often do you need to replace a tire on a rim is the question to be answered when choosing your tools.I change out about 4 tires a year and these hand tools are quicker than bringing out the "big gun"I buy my tires here and there but for example COSTCO tire guy asked one day why I don't just let them swap the tries and my answer was simpleWill your people take the time to clean all the old stuck on rubber off the rim before mounting the new tire?The answerNo they will not. That stuff left on the aluminum rims or the magnesium rims for my 82 Continental results in slow leaks that result in never having the correct tire pressure over months. of use unless you adjust it frequently. A clean rim and a clean bead with a clean stem hole and stem will hold air for years.

Nice tool, meant two work in pairs, should be sold that way. However; the size weight and engineerining will work out on many different applications. Good Purchase!!!

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Worked as expected. Well made.

Thanks! Just what I needed. Shipping was faster than expected.

I used this type of tire tool when I worked in a filling station when I was 18 years old. I am now 76 and still fixing my own flats and changing tires on my farm. This is a much needed tool for tire repair. I recommend this tool for the job.

Tool has not been used. Much grinding, filing and sanding required to prevent damaging wheels. Would buy again. Seems tough.