Can we break a tire bead with a Scissor Jack

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Published 2023-10-14

Breaking a tire bead with a scissor jack is possible, but it's not the most efficient or safe method. A tire bead breaker is a tool specifically designed for this purpose and is much more effective. However, if you're in a situation where you don't have a bead breaker and need to remove a tire from its rim using a scissor jack, you can try the following method:

Warning: This method can be challenging, and there is a risk of damaging the tire, rim, or injuring yourself. Exercise caution and use appropriate safety gear.

All Comments (21)

@glennsprague8535 7 months ago

I use my travel trailer with a tongue weight of 400 lbs to break beads. Lay the tire under the tongue frame, put a 2x4 between the frame and tire bead. Lower tongue with electric Jack. Easy, peasy.
@victorthecarguy3126 6 months ago

The shape of the base on most scissor jacks seem to be purpose built to break the bead. All you need is the jack and a car or truck with metal bumpers or a high frame and you're golden.
@robertcorrasa7228 7 months ago

Back in the 60's when I was a teenager, We didn't need any tools to break the bead. We simply layed the wheel on the driveway and slowly ran over the tire with our left front wheel [so we could see what we were doing] and the bead popped everytime.
@jerrydemain2346 7 months ago

thanks great stuff!!
@haywardstewart2825 8 months ago

While making stuff is fun; it’s time consuming. I just lay the tire on the floor of the garage and put a 2x6 on the tire just short of the rim. Then just drive your car,truck,what ever onto the board. It breaks the bead. Flip the tire over and repeat step one. Has NEVER FAILED
@donvoll2580 8 months ago

Good dy from Ontario. Interesting. Now if jack was on tire would that also not help break bead on other side. Thanks
@eastguntucky9268 8 months ago

Anyone remember using the old bumper jacks back in the day? 😂
@victorriceroni8455 8 months ago

That is pretty slick.👍
@vicpetrishak7705 7 months ago

Very Inventive ! How do you weld Spring Steel ?
@petethewrist 8 months ago

Much faster with an old spade and lever bar.
@hoists1829 9 months ago

Awesome video. How could we contact you? Thank you.
@kevingathercole5161 9 months ago

Well done
@norain31 8 months ago

Second design definitely better . heres a hack for you try spraying silicon spray around bead for mounting and busting tires .youll never go back to soap water. plus the silicon conditions the rubber and wont rust your rim inside. now how about making a C shaped one for larger tires id like to see that . good job.
@larrykrise3609 8 months ago

that is a great idiea.well thought out
@jeremywhelan394 8 months ago

Awesome job really good idea very innovative
@rdmercer2451 9 months ago

Well done... very inventive and useful 😊
@DJ-zw8kw 8 months ago

Very creative, GREAT JOB. Thanks
@kevinmason9783 8 months ago

Good video, I'm going too give this a try. My high- lift jack is hard on my old back. Also the back side of dually wheels i have to work it about halfway around before bead breaks.
@davidwarr8600 8 months ago

I’ve been doing this for years. I also use a bottle hydraulic jack sometimes.
@psdaengr911 7 months ago

A lot of paraphernalia to do what can be done with some tire irons/spoons.