Mounting and Demounting Tires with PRT

What happens here

After the tire bead has been successfully broken from the rim (as shown in the previous step), the PRT tool is utilized further for the actual mounting or demounting of the tire. The tool's unique design allows it to function as a heavy-duty lever. The operator strategically hooks a part of the PRT tool under or over the tire bead, depending on whether the tire is being removed or installed. By leveraging the tool against the rim as a fulcrum and applying downward or upward force, the tire bead is pried over the edge of the rim. This manual manipulation, made significantly easier by the tool's mechanical advantage, facilitates the complete removal of the tire from the rim or the successful installation of a new tire onto the rim. The presenter emphasizes the tool's wide range of application, stating it can handle tire sizes 'anywhere from a 10-inch wheel up to a tractor tire'.

Goal: This segment demonstrates the versatility of the PRT (Portable Rim Tool) beyond bead breaking, showcasing its capability to act as a powerful lever for physically mounting or demounting tire beads from the rim.