Park Tool PTS-1

As I get older and the tire technology advances, it is getting harder to break the bead connection on my bike tires. I bought this to try out and it has proven an effective tool to dislodge even the most difficult tires from the...View More rim. Tubeless tire/rim connection with sealant can be difficult to remove with my slowly weakening grip. This tool lets me continue to repair my own tires. I know it is pricey, but is saving my hands from damage and pain.View Less

After months of trying off and on to remove the tire from my 27.5" wheel, this tool finally did the trick of getting a very stubborn bead off the wheel. Nothing else (plastic tire spoons, butter knives, isopropyl alcohol,...View More stepping on the tire with my foot) worked. While this tool isn't cheap, I'm sure it will last the rest of my life and, after all, going to a bike shop would have cost as much or more. I'm pleased!View Less

Such a cool tool but I‘m worried about the stain in welded areas wich are critical.

Great tool to help with tyre fitting with strong quality jaws and comfortable handles that are adjustable to type of tyre size

The PTS-1 looks like an awkward tool somewhat resembling channel lock pliers that plumbers use -- but the jaws don't line up with each other and the handles are looking rather thin, for whatever reason. The blue vinyl...View More covering over the handles do help with grip and comfort, but the handles are a bit too thin for my preference, but long enough to just give enough power to get the job done. I was finally able to remove two really tightly-seated 26 inch tires off of the mag wheel rims with theView Less