The new Ken-Tool T45AS Super Duty Tubeless Truck Tire Iron (PN 34649) combines the 52-in. length of Ken-Tool’s popular T47A and T47B tire tools, while using the industry recognized bead- and user-friendly rounded ends found on the T45A, the company said.
The tool utilizes a 7/8-in. (0.875 in./2.2 cm) shaft for strength and durability. The 52-in. (1.32m) length provides up to 40% greater leverage than the T45A and the T45AC (at 37 in./0.93 m), and T45HD (41 in./1.04 m), while the smaller diameter shaft delivers a tool that weighs 8.25 lbs. (3.7 kg), 25% lighter than the same length T47A or T47B tools, the maker said.
According to the company, like the other tools in the T45 family, the proprietary heat-treated ends are precision forged to deliver a slip-free grip on the rim and bead to facilitate mounting and demounting tires. The tip ends insert easily, and prevents the cutting or ripping of the bead or tire sidewall. On the mount end, the unique, trademarked curve design always grabs the bead edge, Ken-Tool said, adding that on the demount end, the angled tip easily slips between bead and rim and will not slip when demounting the second bead.
