Tire Bead Breaker for One-Piece Wheels and Tires up to 32 Inches, Made in USA, XB-450i Portable Tool

This tire bead breaker separates the tire bead from the rim during tire changes, giving home mechanics and trail riders a compact tool for the job. The BeadBuster XB-450i weighs 3.0 lb and works on one-piece wheels using tires up to 32 inches in outside diameter, subject to rim fit and accessory requirements.

An investment-cast tool body and ram foot made from hardened 4140 chrome-moly steel provide a sturdy working structure. Crowned Grade 8 bolt tips help prevent mushrooming and thread damage, while the padded clamp arm helps protect the rim during clamping. Its compact size makes it convenient to carry in a toolbox for garage or trail maintenance.

Check your wheel profile before use: reinforced ATV/UTV rims, certain contoured automotive rims, and 7- or 8-inch AT-class wheels require separately purchased accessories. A 3/4-inch wrench drives the bolts, and tire irons are required to complete tire removal.

Features

• Made in USA for home garage and trail tire maintenance.
• Investment-cast body and ram foot use hardened AISI 4140 chrome-moly steel.
• Custom Grade 8 bolts have crowned tips to help prevent mushrooming and thread damage.
• Padded clamp arm helps protect rims during clamping.
• Removable clamp arm can be exchanged for specialty accessory clamp arms.
• Compact 3.0 lb design fits conveniently in a toolbox.
• Polyester powder coat finish.

Specifications

• Model: XB-450i
• Tool body and ram foot: Hardened AISI 4140 chrome-moly steel; HRC 30
• Construction: Investment-cast tool body and ram foot
• Weight: 3.0 lb
• Dimensions: 7 × 5.8 × 1.9 inches
• Wheel construction: One-piece wheels
• Maximum tire outside diameter: 32 inches
• Maximum rim lip width / clamp opening: 1.70 inches
• Maximum rim lip thickness: 0.63 inches
• Maximum ram extension: 1.438 inches
• Maximum clamp force: 4.2 tons
• Maximum ram force: 9.0 tons
• Required wrench size: 3/4 inch
• Country of manufacture: USA

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the XB-450i fit my tire and wheel?

The XB-450i works on one-piece wheels using tires up to 32 inches in outside diameter, with a rim lip no wider than 1.70 inches and no thicker than 0.63 inches. Wheel profile also matters: some reinforced or contoured rims require specialty accessories.

Can I use this bead breaker on 7- or 8-inch ATV rims?

Yes, the XB-450i requires the separately purchased BB1-SPCR spacer for 7- and 8-inch AT-class wheels. Using it on these wheels without the spacer can damage the tool or wheel and void the warranty for resulting tool damage. Small lawn mower and go-kart wheels do not require this spacer.

Which rims need an accessory clamp?

Reinforced ATV/UTV rims with a reinforcing ring require the separately purchased BB1X-CAP Clamp Post. Certain automotive rims with curved or angled clamping surfaces require the separately purchased BB1X-CAE Extended Clamp Arm.

What tools do I need to operate the XB-450i?

A 3/4-inch wrench is required to drive the XB-450i clamp and ram bolts. Hand wrenches work, and power tools may be used; take care with a 1/2-inch impact wrench to avoid over-tightening the bolts.

Does this tool remove the tire completely from the wheel?

No, the XB-450i breaks the tire bead free from the rim. Tire irons are required to finish removing the tire from the wheel.