tire irons

Flat-fixing tools

Tire irons are the lever-like tools used to pry a tire off its wheel rim, essential for changing flat tires or mounting new ones.

The term usually refers to a set of two or three metal bars with curved, flattened ends that hook under the tire bead.

Professional mechanics often use a single large tire iron or a tire machine instead.

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lever · pry bar · twist · socket · tightens · grip · loosens · mechanic · breaker bar · wheels · nut · crowbar · flats · cars · road trip · lug wrench · lug nuts · wheel rim

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G