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Slide Hammer

$245.60
SKU:
12026B

Product Description

Protect your expensive wheels from swinging hammers by breaking the bead loose with Gaither’s Slide Hammer. Use only on wheels without a hump.

HOW THE SLIDE HAMMER 12026B WORKS:

  1. Place the wedge of the Slide Hammer on the bead area of the tire near the flange of the wheel.
  2. Draw up the “slide” of the Slide Hammer and slam it down in order to break tire bead loose from wheel flange. It may be necessary to repeat this process in multiple positions around the tire/wheel assembly.

What is the Slide Hammer Tire Bead Breaker used for?

The Slide Hammer Tire Bead Breaker is a manual bead-breaking tool designed to loosen the tire bead from the wheel flange without swinging hammers directly at the wheel. That makes it a strong fit for bead-breaking work where wheel protection matters.

Which wheels is the Slide Hammer compatible with?

The Slide Hammer Tire Bead Breaker is for wheels without a hump. If the wheel has a hump-style profile, a different option from bead breakers is the better match.

What is the correct technique for using the Slide Hammer?

Place the wedge on the bead area near the wheel flange, pull the slide upward, and drive it down to break the bead loose from the flange. Stubborn assemblies may need the process repeated at multiple points around the tire and wheel.

How does the Slide Hammer Tire Bead Breaker help protect wheels during bead breaking?

The purpose of the Slide Hammer Tire Bead Breaker is to break the bead loose without using swinging hammers against the wheel. That approach helps reduce the chance of striking expensive wheels during dismount work.