Overview

The BeadBuster XB-450i is a 2024 updated design of our original small frame bead breaker (the XB-450 – 1st released in October 2012). It is also a replacement of the other small frame tools (XB-451, 452, 454 PRO & 455). The new design updates include Premium Investment Cast construction from hardened 4140 Chrome-Moly Steel, custom Grade-8 Bolts with crowned tips, and double female ram thread length (1″). These improvements address weld and thread stripping failures that some customers experienced with the legacy design. The removable clamp arm can be swapped with other accessory clamp arms for specialty applications. With the home mechanic and trail rider in mind, it was specifically designed for difficult-to-remove ATV tires, but we soon realized that it worked just as well on just about every kind of tire there is. No adjustment is needed for different tire/wheel sizes. The portable bead breaker is small and perfect for stashing in your glove box or tool box. Save time, money, and frustration by quickly and easily changing your own tires whenever, and wherever you want.

BEADBUSTER XB-450i FEATURES / IMPROVEMENTS:

Proudly Made in USA
Premium Build Quality, 3 Year Warranty
Improvement from old design: 1 Year Warranty
Tool Body & Ram Foot made from Hardened Chrome-Moly Steel (AISI 4140, HRC 30)
Improvement from old design: mild steel
Investment Casting Tool Body & Ram Foot
Improvement from old design: weldments
Custom Grade 8 Bolts
Improvement from old design: Grade 5
Crowned Bolt Tips prevent mushrooming and thread damage
Improvement from old design
Custom Alloy Steel Clevis Hinge Pin
Improvement from old design: screw & wing-nut
Polyester Powder Coat Finish
Padded Clamp Arm (will not scratch or dent rims)
Patented Design

Please Note:

1. A 3/4″ wrench is required to drive the clamp and ram bolts. Hand wrenches will work, power tools are recommended. You can use an impact wrench, but use caution with a 1/2″ impact to not over-torque the bolts.
2. Tire Irons are required to finish the job of removing the tire from the rim.

Applications

ATV/UTV REINFORCED RIMS:
The accessory Clamp Post (BB1X-CAP) is required for use with ATV/UTV Reinforced Rims that have a reinforcing ring (aka “rock ring”), such as Kawasaki KFX OEM wheels, and certain aftermarket Baja racing wheels. Reinforced Rims look similar to Bead Locks, but should not be confused.

AUTOMOTIVE CONTOURED RIMS:
Certain cast aluminum and alloy passenger vehicle rims have a profile that prevents the tool from clamping properly (see illustration). For Automotive wheels with curved/angled surfaces, the accessory Extended Clamp Arm (BB1X-CAE) is needed for proper clamping with those problematic wheels.

7″ & 8″ ATV RIMS:
The BeadBuster XB-450i was designed for use on the most common Diameters of ATV/UTV Rims: 9″ and larger. Smaller rims (7″ & 8″) have a different and shallower lip profile. Use on these rims may cause damage to the tool and/or wheel as the feet can catch on the bead retainer. However, the tool can be effectively used on these smaller rims with a spacer (BB1-SPCR) that we sell. Its a small magnetic pad that effectively shortens the feet for small rims. Damage to the tool as a result of use on these smaller rims without the spacer voids the warranty. This only applies to 7″ & 8″ AT class wheels. Small Lawn Mower and Go-Kart wheels do not need the spacer.

Specifications

Weight: 3.0 lbs
Size: 7″ x 5.8″ x 1.9″
Max Rim Lip Width (clamp opening): 1.70″
Max Rim Lip Thickness: 0.63″
Rim Diameter: Any
Rim Width: Any
Rim Material: Any
Max Tire OD: 32″
Max Ram Extension: 1.438″ (see diagram in photos)
Max Clamp Force: 4.2 tons
Max Ram Force: 9.0 tons

For Use On

Any 1-Pc Wheel that uses a 32″ or smaller Tire
ATV’s, UTV’s (aka. Side x Side’s)
Motorcycles: Street & Dirt, Scooters
Cars: Passenger & Race Cars (ie. Sprint, Dirt Track)
Trucks, 4×4’s, Jeeps
Trailers
Lawn Mowers, Garden Tractors
Go Karts, 1/4 Midgets
Light Aircraft

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/embed/0lfypXcDUIk?si=4vhOhZ5h6yaGXicr

https://www.youtube.com/embed/gvkJ5Nh1npI?si=8nfp46CIDnWh_BRg

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cu-J3IHkYtQ?si=NnlHFJXuDq2Ocbx3

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Please note, Aircraft Spruce Canada's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Canada assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

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