Originally Posted by Papa Tom

Follow-Up: So I spent a little time with the Topeak Tire Bead Jack yesterday, working with both narrow tires and balloon tires that happen to be tight-fitting on various rims.

I know I'm going to get slammed for saying this, but if it didn't cost as little as it did, I would probably be shipping it back right now. On the narrow tire, it kept slipping off, and I couldn't even get it around the wider (2.35") tire. For the latter, I kept looking for an adjustment that would make the tool "longer" and it just doesn't exist.

I trust that everyone who has praised this tool is being sincere; however, I find it useless. Its one benefit is that it made me angry enough to pull my tires even harder and finally get them around the rims!