How to Break a Tire Bead with a Pry Bar
To break a tire bead with a pry bar, deflate the tire fully, lube the tire-to-rim contact line, lay the wheel flat, and set the flat end of the bar between the...
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OCTOBER 2026 / ISSUE 01
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How to Stock a Multi-Bay Tire Shop on Chemicals and PPE Without Overbuying
Size one order to what the shop actually used last quarter, counting bays rather than locations, and round up to the next...
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What to Use for Wheel Prep on Custom Paint and Clear Coats
Use a wheel-prep cleaner made for every wheel finish, such as Prep N Stick Quick Dry, which is safe on all wheel...
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Bead Biter, CHAOS Moto Grip, or Max: Which Tire Bar Grip Do You Need?
Match the grip to the tool. The Max Bead Breaker Grip is the one for a bead-breaking machine with a shovel handle,...
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What OSHA Actually Requires for Eye Protection in a Tire Bay
Under 29 CFR 1910.133, OSHA requires every tech exposed to flying particles, chemical splash or dust to wear eye protection that meets...
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