10lbs. Tyre Bead Breaker Hammer A unique tyre & wheel service hammer used for separating tyres from wheel rims. Often the tyre bead gets frozen/stuck to the rim due to corrosion/rust and must be broken free manually. Tyre Bead Hammer is ideal for use in such applications. Used like a chisel it leverages mechanical advantage to drive the bead away from the rim. The fully forged hammer head incorporates : - Bead breaking Wedge: Convex shape wedge penetrates the tyre bead effectively. Groove on the convex shape creates easy passage for the tyre lube into the bead. - Top hook: is used as a wheel tipper to break the bead on the other side of the wheel - Sledge edge: has a hook to drag the tyre into position Indestructible handle is made from spring steel bars that runs through the handle. Bars are locked with the hammer head using steel locking plates ensuring that the head never gets dislodged Ergonomic rubber grip handle absorbs vibrations & reduces fatigue Special bonding process ensures that the head never gets loose from the handle. Head Weight: 10lbs Overall Length: 32"