Companion Hdtc May 2026

This is where cheap changers fail, but the Companion HDTC excels. The foot-operated bead breaker has a long handle that provides significant mechanical advantage. Breaking beads on P265 tires (SUVs) requires some effort, but it’s manageable. For tractor or skid-steer tires, it’s genuinely impressive.

The center cone and three adjustable arms do a decent job holding a steel wheel, but clamping an aluminum/alloy wheel is nerve-wracking. The metal clamps can scratch soft alloys. You will need plastic rim protectors (sold separately) to avoid cosmetic damage. companion hdtc

Because you turn the wheel by hand using the pry bar, you have total feel for what the rubber and rim are doing. You won't accidentally gouge an alloy wheel with a power arm. For steel wheels, it’s practically foolproof. The Bad (Cons) 1. The "Duck's Head" is Clunky The tool uses a traditional "duck's head" (the wedge that goes between the tire and rim) attached to a long pry bar. It works, but it requires significant upper body strength. Mounting low-profile tires (45-series or less) on this machine is an act of willpower—and sometimes a few choice words. This is where cheap changers fail, but the

For changing standard 14"–17" steel rims and heavy truck/tractor tires, it is a beast for $70. For trying to mount a 20" low-profile run-flat onto an Audi, it is a recipe for bloody knuckles and a bent rim. For tractor or skid-steer tires, it’s genuinely impressive