No Mar Tire Changer

http://www.nomartirechanger.com/

Anyone seen it, used it...

Looks like an interesting alternative to the Coates...they even make a retro-fit kit for the 220....

[evl_twn]

Looks decent, and the price isn't bad. I think my Coats 220 was around $800. The mounting bar has plastic protectors on the Coats, but the wheel chocks don't. I usually just use a shop towel or piece of an old tube between the wheel and changer to make sure it doesn't scratch. These would be better, but I don't really want to spend $295 to upgrade the Coats. If this one works as good as the Coats, it would be a definite good buy. You can scratch, or not scratch a wheel with any tire changer though, that's totally up to the operator.

I think I need to purchase the mounting bar...

Yeah...I've been lusting after one for quite some time. Put it on my Christmas list and if the fat man doesn't deliver I'll buy it myself.

Originally Posted by RRWANTR

I think I need to purchase the mounting bar...

That would be a good name for a yuppie saloon...

You can buy the plastic protectors for the jaws on the 220 machine. I have seen them on coats website. I have the HF machine with a few tweaks and a coats 220 mount/demount bar with the plastic tips. It works just fine. It has payed for itself. Good investment if you are going to ride. I also have a Handy Industries Balancer. My set up ran me about $400. Plus the price of a air compressor. Well worth the money. It has payed for itself and made me a nice profit now. Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

That would be a good name for a yuppie saloon...

I thought that was the name of the gay bar that BDA said he met TB at...

[BDA116]

I see that it has been pick on BDA week lately. Screw you guys, I'm leaving.

Originally Posted by BDA116

I see that it has been pick on BDA week lately. Screw you guys, I'm leaving.

The memo said "month" not "week".

I just got a no mar changer a few weeks ago. Its a well built piece and very easy to use. I had bit of a time mounting the tires, but once i got the hang of it, it was pretty easy.

I have been looking at one of these also and will be ordering one next week. I have been changing tires the hard way and have not used a coats so I will not be able to compare. I will post after I have used it a couple of times.