Where does it ship from?

From Minworth United Kingdom, Laverton North Australia or Kawaguchi Japan, whichever is closest to you.

Bead Breaker Arm

Q: What tyre sizes can it handle?

12 to 21 inch rim diameter, covering most passenger cars, SUVs and light trucks, with a maximum wheel diameter of 39 inch (1000 mm).

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Bead Breaker Arm

€34,95

Bead Breaker Arm

Heavy-duty steel replacement bead breaker arm, engineered to the exact factory spec of your LCTX tyre changer.

Compatible with LCTX 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen models
Precision-machined steel construction
Direct bolt-on replacement, no modification needed

Note: placeholder listing — pricing, specs and photos to be confirmed and updated with final production details.

€34,95

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✓12–21″ tyresHandles most vehicles

✓39″ max wheelWide compatibility

✓2 ton torqueProfessional power

✓Boot-friendlyTrue portability

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Important: this product requires an air compressor with minimum 8 bar pressure and 8–10.5 gallon capacity. The air compressor is not included.

Video tutorials

Watch it work

Full step-by-step assembly, then a complete tyre change from start to finish.

Installation guide

1. Unboxing and parts identification
2. Mounting the bead breaker arm and large cylinder
3. Connecting the pneumatic lines
4. Installing the wheel hub assembly
5. Connecting the air compressor (8–10 bar)
6. Safety checks and testing all functions

How to change a tyre

1. Deflate the tyre, clean the wheel, apply lubricant
2. Break the bead with 2 tonnes of pedal-driven force
3. Mount the wheel and lift the beads over the rim
4. Fit the new tyre and work the beads back on
5. Seat the beads, inflate and set final pressure

Why choose the Gen 2?

The LCTX Gen 2 is a portable air-powered tyre changer for mobile operators, DIY owners and small workshops. It runs entirely on compressed air — no electricity, no permanent installation.

Air-powered — runs on any standard 8–10 bar compressor
2 tonnes of bead-breaking force — fast, controlled removal
Fits 12–21″ wheels — cars, SUVs, 4WDs and run-flats
Rim-friendly duckhead — protects alloy and chrome
Boot-friendly — fully portable, no bolting down

Technical specifications

Power source	Pneumatic (air-powered)
Operating pressure	8–10 bar (116–145 psi)
Air supply required	8–10.5 gallon compressor capacity
Rim diameter range	12″–21″
Max wheel diameter	39″ (1000 mm)
Bead breaker force	2000 kg (2 tonnes)
Weight	36 kg (80 lb)
Footprint	65 × 61 × 95 cm
Installation	Portable, no permanent installation
HS code	8205900090
Warranty	12 months

Do I need electricity to use this tyre changer?

No electricity is required, but you do need an air compressor delivering 8–10 bar with 8–10.5 gallon capacity. The compressor is not included.

What tyre sizes can it handle?

12″ to 21″ rim diameter, covering most passenger cars, SUVs and light trucks, with a maximum wheel diameter of 39″ (1000 mm).

Is it really portable?

Yes. It weighs 36 kg, needs no bolting down and folds into a car boot.

What is in the package?

Fourteen numbered components, shipped as Box A and Box B. Open both and check everything against the parts list below before installing.

How long does shipping take?

Orders ship from Minworth UK, Laverton North AU or Kawaguchi JP — whichever is closest to you.

What’s included

Fourteen numbered components, shipped in two boxes — Box A and Box B.

1Hub Adjustment AssemblySets working height and holds the duck head for the wheel being worked on

2Large Cylinder and Foot Pedal AssemblyPneumatic drive — the pedal extends and retracts the cylinder rod

3Push Rod AssemblyTransfers force from the bead breaker arm to the rotation assembly

4Bead Breaker Arm AssemblyCarries the shovel that loosens the tyre from the wheel hub

5Cone for Securing the Wheel Hub Center HoleCentres and clamps the wheel on the rotation assembly

6Large Nut for Locking the ConeLocks the centring cone down onto the hub

7Wheel Hub Securing and Rotation AssemblyRotates the wheel so the bead can be walked off the rim

8Tire Pry BarLifts the bead over the duck head during removal and fitting

9Stabilizing Stand for the Tire ChangerMain frame — supports the cylinder bracket and rotation assembly

10Bracket for Mounting the Large CylinderFits into the stabilizing stand to carry the cylinder

11Screws for Mounting the Bead Breaker Arm

12Screws for Mounting the Large Cylinder

13Hex WrenchTightens and secures the duck head to the wheel size

14Crescent Locking WrenchSecures the large nut and cone onto the wheel

Two boxes: your tyre changer ships as Box A and Box B. Open both and check all 14 components against this list before you start the installation.

Installation & usage guide

Step-by-step instructions, taken from the official user manual.

How it works

Compressed air runs from your compressor outlet into the tyre changer’s air inlet.
That air drives the large cylinder and foot pedal assembly.
Pressing the pedal extends and retracts the cylinder rod.
On retraction the cylinder pulls the bead breaker arm, which pushes the push rod and rotates the wheel hub securing and rotation assembly.

Safety precautions

Never carry out maintenance or adjustments while the machine is running. If something goes wrong, stop the machine immediately and cut the air supply.

Inspect the machine before every use and confirm all parts are securely attached.
Use the correct tools for the size and type of tyre — the wrong tooling can damage the machine or the tyre.
Understand how the machine works and its safety features before operating it. Ask for help if you are unsure.
Keep the work area clean and free of debris and oil, with enough space to move around.
Stay a safe distance from the machine while it is in use.
Maintain the machine with regular cleaning, lubrication and inspection.

Installation procedure

Insert the bracket for mounting the large cylinder (10) into the stabilizing stand (9).
With the bracket secured, insert the bead breaker arm assembly (4), then fit and tighten the screws (11) to secure it.
Insert the large cylinder and foot pedal assembly (2) into the bead breaker arm assembly and secure it at both ends with the screws (12).
Insert the wheel hub securing and rotation assembly (7) into the stand, fit the cone (5) into the wheel hub centre hole and tighten the large nut (6).
Connect the large cylinder and foot pedal assembly to the hub adjustment assembly (1), then insert the push rod assembly (3).

Removing a tyre

Deflate the tyre completely through the valve core.
Push the tyre into the bead breaker arm, then step on the foot pedal. The cylinder pulls the arm and the shovel loosens the tyre from the wheel hub.
Load the wheel, select the matching cone, fit the large nut and secure it with the crescent locking wrench (14).
Install the hub adjustment assembly (1), set the duck head to the wheel size and tighten it with the hex wrench (13).
Insert the tire pry bar (8) above the duck head and lift the upper bead. Extend the shovel arm and cylinder to their maximum position, fit the push bar, and retract the cylinder with the foot pedal — the hub rotates and the upper bead comes off.
Repeat for the lower bead: pry it up above the duck head, extend to maximum, fit the push bar and press the pedal.

Hold the tire pry bar firmly throughout the operation.

Fitting a tyre

Lubricate both beads with tyre mounting paste.
Place the tyre on the rim at an angle with the duck head opposite the valve stem.
Work the lower bead under the duck head and rotate the hub assembly to walk it onto the rim.
Repeat for the upper bead, keeping pressure on the opposite side so the bead stays in the drop-centre.
Inflate to seat the beads, then set the final pressure and refit the valve core.