Blue Cobra quickly demounts truck tires

May 26, 2010
The Blue Cobra truck tire demount tool from Ken-Toolis ergonomically designed to allow a technicians to quickly remove a tire from the rim, according to the manufacturere. It is designed for 20-, 22.5- and 24.5-in. rims mounted with tube or tubeless style wheels up to 13 in. wide

The Blue Cobra truck tire demount tool from Ken-Toolis ergonomically designed to allow a technicians to quickly remove a tire from the rim, according to the manufacturere. It is designed for 20-, 22.5- and 24.5-in. rims mounted with tube or tubeless style wheels up to 13 in. wide.

The tool’s head is made from premium grade steel and equipped with two heavy-duty industrial nylon rollers to protect the rim and provide rolling fulcrum points to reduce user fatigue. The head is press fit into the ergonomic shaped handle, which is fabricated from heavy gauge steel tubing and equipped with a non-slip handle grip.

The Blue Cobra tool demounts tires in three easy motions and greatly reduces back strain, without the need to lift the tire and wheel assembly to demount the bottom bead, according to the manufacturer. A tire can be demounted in seconds and the tool is easy to learn how to use, Ken-Tool said.

A video demonstration is available.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Uniting for Bold Solutions to Tackle Transportation’s Biggest Challenges

Over 300 leaders in transportation, logistics, and distribution gathered at Ignite 2024. From new products to innovative solutions, Ignite highlighted the importance of strong...

Seasonal Strategies for Maintaining a Safe & Efficient Fleet Year-Round

Prepare your fleet for every season! From winterizing vehicles to summer heat safety, our eBook covers essential strategies for year-round fleet safety. Download now to reduce...

Streamline Compliance, Ensure Safety and Maximize Driver's Time

Truck weight isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when considering operational efficiency, hours-of-service regulations, and safety ratings, but it can affect all three.

Improve Safety and Reduce Risk with Data from Route Scores

Route Scores help fleets navigate the risk factors they encounter in the lanes they travel, helping to keep costs down.