Real tyres.
Real driveways.
No studio, no staged shots — just the Gen 2 air-powered changer doing its job in home garages, workshops and driveways around the world.
See it break a bead
The Gen 2 in action — two tonnes of pedal-driven force popping a stubborn bead in seconds.
Gen 2 air-powered tyre changer — bead break and mount, no workshop required.
From the community
Owner photos of the Gen 2 set up and working across garages, sheds and driveways.
Tyre-changing guides
Practical, up-to-date guides for changing tyres at home, in the shop, or on the road — written for owners in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Japan and Canada.
What Size Air Compressor Do You Need for a Tire Changer?
The EZ Tire Changer Gen 2 requires compressed air at 8–10 bar (116–145 psi) and an 8–10.5 gallon compressor capacity. Pressure and tank size...
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Can You Change a Tire With TPMS? How to Avoid Sensor Damage
Yes, a tire with direct TPMS can be changed, but the sensor near the valve stem needs special care. Identify the system, fully deflate...
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Tire Mounting Lubricant: What to Use and What to Avoid
Use a purpose-made tire mounting lubricant approved by the tire manufacturer. Apply a thin, even coat to the tire bead and rim contact surfaces—never...
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What Tire Changer Size Do I Need? How to Read Tire Sizes
The last number in a tire size such as 225/65R17 is the rim diameter. Use that number—not tire width or overall height—to begin checking...
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LCTX Gen 2 vs Gen 3 Tire Changer - Which One Is Right for You?
Gen 2 uses compressed air for fast, controlled tire changes. Gen 3 works entirely by hand with no compressor. Compare both portable LCTX tire...
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10 Essential Tire-Changing Tips Every DIYer Should Know (2026)
Ten essential tyre-changing tips every DIYer should know in 2026 — lubrication, breaking the bead, checking the rim, torque and safety — using a...
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Understanding Tire Bead Seating: A Complete Guide
Understand tyre bead seating in 2026 — what it is, why beads fail to seat, how to do it safely, and the tools that...
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Tire Changer Machine for Small Business: 2026 ROI Guide
A 2026 ROI guide for small tyre and mobile-mechanic businesses — how a low-cost portable tyre changer pays for itself, cuts overhead and opens...
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DIY Tire Changing at Home: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
A 2026 beginner's guide to DIY tyre changing at home — the tools you need, a safe step-by-step method, common mistakes and how much...
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Manual vs Pneumatic vs Electric Tire Changers: Which Is Right for You? (2026)
Manual vs pneumatic vs electric tyre changers compared for 2026 — cost, speed, portability, power needs and who each one suits best, with portable...
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Best Portable Tire Changer 2026: Complete Buying Guide
The complete 2026 buying guide to portable tyre changers — manual vs air-powered, wheel-size range, bead-break force, build quality and price — with picks...
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How to Change a Tire Without Electricity: The 2026 Guide
How to change a tyre without electricity in 2026 — a step-by-step guide to breaking the bead, demounting and mounting by hand or with...
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The themes that come up again and again in owner feedback.
Breaks beads and mounts tyres anywhere there is a flat patch of ground.
Nylon-faced contact points work the bead without chewing up the rim.
A standard 8–10 bar compressor drives the two-tonne bead breaker.
Seasonal swaps and trailer tyres done at home instead of at the shop.
Ready to change your own?
Grab the air-powered Gen 2, or the fully manual 3rd Gen if you would rather skip the compressor.
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