The BeadBuster XB-455 was designed to work on even the most difficult tires, which means it can make quick work of all general aviation light aircraft tires. An innovative new design requires no adjustment for different sized rims and no floor space required to set up. Precise, powerful control will ensure professional results without damaging rims. Change your own tires whenever, and wherever you want.
Weight 3 lbs Dimensions 6 x 6 x 1.75 in |
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6. Use a 3/4" socket or wrench to run down the Ram Bolt until the tire bead has been pushed past the bead retainer on the rim. Again, an impact wrench can be used, but be cautious with a 1/2" impact so that you don’t over-torque the bolt, which could strip the threads.
Depending on the age of the tire and condition of the rim, the bead may partially return to the seated position when the Ram Foot is retracted. If this happens, insert a small block of wood or plastic between the tire and rim to prevent it from re-seating. ***CAUTION*** Do not allow fingers or body parts to get pinched between the bead and rim! |
7. The bead retainer on the rim will be visible after pushing the tire bead past it. It is recommended to visually inspect the gap during operation to ensure the Ram Foot does not catch on it. There is a tendency to want eagerly to push the bead down all the way in one spot, however the BeadBuster only has 1.438" of travel. Observe when the Ram Bolt has bottomed out on the top of the tool body, and make sure not to tighten beyond that point, or you can strip the threads with a powerful wrench. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ill admit I was skeptical when I first looked at this tool. But it works, and it works well. Piece of cake to break the tire bead.
Beadbuster Xb-455
Tried it the first time, I am very impressed with the simplicity of its use and the quality of its construction
Beadbuster Xb-455
Great tool. Works as advertised, a “must” for every hangar.
Beadbuster Xb-455
Used it for the first time today. All I can say is WOW!!! This thing is quick and stupid easy to use. Its super compact and easy to throw in a toolbag for a job on the road. Ill be interested to see if I ever need to use my full-size shop bead breaker again. Well done! Excellent product!
Excellent tool, very sturdy. I used it to breakdown a number of 6.00x6 and 5.00x5 Cessna tires on its first day. Very quick and its portability is very handy. Easy to use on the bench top. Absolutely no damage to the rim. I have owned the Bogert unit for 12 years and find it tedious to use and very bulky. The tire constantly moves when applying force and you must shove your foot against the tire to hold it in place. I have broken down literally 100s of tires on it and I feel every time is like the first time, the results are very unpredictable. There is no difference in the time it takes to use this tool vs the Bogert, both take about 2 minutes or so per tire. I like that it is bright yellow, make it easy to find in a busy shop. The Bogert is so bulky that it is always getting stashed somewhere and you cat find it!!!
Great tool, work perfectly!
Received the bead buster in record time. Very happy with the service. The tool works as advertised. I had two truck tires that were constant leakers on my 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. Broke the bead and cleaned the rims. The tool did the job. Quite surprised how it worked so well. I have numerous ATVs tires to do as well. Looking forward to see how those work. I also bought this tool to change out tpms sensors. Looks like it will do that job too.. Great little tool..a bit pricey but does the job well. It’s also very portable which was a bonus for me. I do recommend this tool..
It works, used to break the bead on 18 inch GMC Sierra tires.
Awesome tool, works awesome incredibly easy and quick
Very difficult to get it between the tire and the rim (5.00x5). Once it was there and I started turning the clamping bolt, it started gouging the rim, so I backed off and put it back in the box.
Please note, Aircraft Spruce Canada's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Canada assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
Yes, the XB-455 will work on 5.00 x 5 tires. We have added the installation manual to the 'Documents' tab of the web page. Please review it there. We have also added a youtube video demonstrating use of the XB-450, which is used similarly to the XB-455.