Vtg Dayton Cast Iron Tire Bead Breaker Tools Motorcycle Clincher Harley Hendee
"DAYTON R MFG CO" and "DAYTON O PAT PEND", identifying it as a product of the Dayton Rubber Manufacturing Company of Dayton, Ohio. [1]
Era: It dates to the early automotive era (roughly the 1910s–1920s), specifically designed for servicing early clincher-style tires--such as those found on the Harley davidson jd or indian hendee motorcycle --before modern drop-center rims became standard. [1]
How It Works: The curved hooks grab the tire casing and rim edge while the threaded screw clamp tightens against the opposite side of the wheel or tire bulge. Pulling the long lever handle pries the stiff rubber tire bead away from the metal rim.
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