The BeadBuster XB-455 is identical in design to our original XB-450 bead breaker; the difference is it is sourced from Taiwan; and is intended as our wholesale model for distributors; retailers; and dealers. The quality of this tool is exceptional; we have worked diligently with our manufacturing partner in Taiwan to maintain strict quality control; to ensure a final product that will deliver years of reliable use.
With the home mechanic and trail rider in mind; it was specifically designed for difficult-to-remove ATV tires; but we soon realized that it worked just as well on just about every kind of tire there is including motorcycle tires. No adjustment is needed for different tire/wheel sizes. It is small; portable; and perfect for stashing in your glove box or tool box.
All-Purpose Tire Bead Breaker Features:
- Designed in USA; made with care in Taiwan
- Durable Steel Construction (AISI 1020 Cold Rolled)
- Extra-strong Ram Foot is made from Hardened & Tempered 4130 Chrome-Moly Steel; with a Proof Load of >3;000 lbs
- MIG Welded
- Grd-5 & Grd-8 Hardware
- Polyester Powder Coat Finish
- Padded Clamp Arm (Will not scratch or dent rims)
- Patented Design
- Perfect for ATV Tires and Motorcycles
All-Purpose Tire Bead Breaker Specifications:
- Weight: 2.93 lbs
- Size: 6″ x 6″ x 1-3/4″
- Max Rim Lip Width (clamp opening): 1.70″
- Max Rim Lip Thickness: 0.63″
- Rim Diameter: Any
- Rim Width: Any
- Rim Material: Any
- Max Ram Extension (throw): 1.438″ (see diagram)
Important Note:
- A 3/4″ wrench is required to drive the clamp and ram bolts. Hand wrenches will work; power tools are recommended. You can use an impact wrench; but use caution with a 1/2″ impact to not over-torque the bolts.
- Tire Irons are required to finish the job of removing the tire from the rim.
- The XB-450 will NOT work on ATV wheels that have a reinforcing ring (aka “rock ring”); such as Kawasaki KFX OEM wheels; and certain aftermarket Baja racing wheels. For Reinforced Rims; you need the XB-451 or XB-454 PRO.
- Certain cast aluminum and alloy passenger vehicle rims and large agricultural rims have a profile that prevents the tool from clamping properly (see illustration). See the specifications above; if in doubt; measure your rims and compare to the tool’s spec. limits. For Automotive wheels with curved/angled surfaces; an XB-451 or XB-454 PRO with the optional Long Clamp Arm is needed for proper clamping with those problematic wheels.
- The BeadBuster 45X series was designed for use on the most common Diameters of ATV/UTV Rims: 9″ and larger. Smaller rims (7″ & 8″) have a different and shallower lip profile. Use on these rims may cause damage to the ram foot as the feet can catch on the bead retainer. However; the tool can be effectively used on these smaller rims with a spacer (BB1-SPCR) that we sell. Its a small magnetic pad that effectively shortens the feet for small rims. Damage to the tool as a result of use on these smaller rims without the spacer voids the warranty.
