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Kart tire changing is a niche 5- and 6-inch-rim job, not a scaled-down car-tire job. Dedicated scissor tools guide the bead on and off a kart rim; bead breakers only separate the bead and need a mounting tool afterward. The true kart changers come first. The labelled near-miss tier covers compatible small-tire equipment where the operating method or supply model differs.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KartLift Tire Changer | $400–$600 | Amazon |
| 2 | KartLift 6-inch Rim Tire Changer Tool | $70–$90 | Amazon |
| 3 | RLV TRZ0105 Tire Mounting & Removal Scissor | $100–$115 | Amazon |
| 4 | RLV TRZ0106 Tire Mounting & Removal Scissor | $100–$115 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Pit Parts 5- or 6-inch Manual Tire Changer | $100–$125 | Amazon |
| 6 | FTP Tire Mounting & Dismounting Tool | $90–$110 | Amazon |
| 7 | CMC Karting TT-22 5-inch Tire Mounting & Dismounting Tool | $90–$105 | Amazon |
| 8 | RLV TRZ0028 Tire Bead Breaker | $50–$70 | Amazon |
| 9 | Burris Racing Tire Bead Breaker | $55–$70 | Amazon |
| 10 | Semel BABY-E Electric Kart Tire Mounting/Dismounting System | €1,500–€2,500 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
KartLift Tire Changer
KartLift’s upright tire changer, formerly the AMR Tire Changer, mounts and dismounts standard 5- and 6-inch kart rims while the operator stands.
- 5- and 6-inch kart rims
- upright stand-mounted operation
- mounting and dismounting
- Dedicated full changer rather than a hand tool
- Avoids kneeling at trackside
- Larger and less portable than scissor tools
KartLift 6-inch Rim Tire Changer Tool
A $75 replacement tool for the KartLift system, made for 6-inch rims; the standard KartLift tool is for 5-inch rims.
- 6-inch rim tool
- KartLift system accessory
- made in USA
- Converts the dedicated KartLift machine for 6-inch rims
- Clearly separates 5- and 6-inch tooling
- Accessory only; it needs the KartLift changer
RLV TRZ0105 Tire Mounting & Removal Scissor
RLV’s TRZ0105 is a purpose-built scissor mounting and removal tool for 5-inch kart tires.
- 5-inch tire tool
- scissor operating method
- mounting and removal
- Compact dedicated kart tool
- Suitable for trackside storage
- Does not break a stubborn bead by itself
RLV TRZ0106 Tire Mounting & Removal Scissor
The RLV TRZ0106 is the corresponding scissor-style tool for 6-inch kart tires.
- 6-inch tire tool
- scissor-style changer
- mounting and dismounting
- Correct version for 6-inch kart wheels
- More portable than a stand machine
- Needs a separate bead breaker for seated tires
Pit Parts 5- or 6-inch Manual Tire Changer
A manual Pit Parts changer offered in 5- or 6-inch versions for mounting and removing kart tires.
- selectable 5- or 6-inch version
- manual operation
- mount and remove function
- Choose the tool for the actual rim diameter
- Current kart-specialist retailer listing
- One tool version does not cover both rim sizes
FTP Tire Mounting & Dismounting Tool
An 18-inch zinc-coated scissor-style kart tool with disc-and-pin guidance, sold in 5- or 6-inch wheel versions.
- 5- or 6-inch versions
- 18-inch scissor tool
- disc-and-pin bead guidance
- Designed to reduce rim damage versus pry bars
- Portable five-pound tool
- Select the correct version rather than treating it as universal
CMC Karting TT-22 5-inch Tire Mounting & Dismounting Tool
The TT-22 is a dedicated 5-inch kart tool for aluminum, cast and magnesium wheels, designed for mounting and removal rather than bead breaking.
- 5-inch kart tires
- aluminum cast and magnesium wheels
- mounting and dismounting
- Specific wheel-material compatibility
- Purpose-built 5-inch geometry
- For 6-inch tires, CMC directs buyers to a separate Turbo-Tire Changer
RLV TRZ0028 Tire Bead Breaker
A dedicated bead breaker adjustable for 5- and 6-inch wheels up to 10 inches wide; it breaks the bead but is not a complete tire changer.
- 5- and 6-inch wheels
- up to 10-inch wheel width
- adjustable bead breaker
- Exact kart-wheel sizing
- Essential companion for stubborn beads
- Near-miss tier: needs a separate mounting/removal tool
Burris Racing Tire Bead Breaker
Burris’s kart bead breaker covers 5- and 6-inch wheels up to 10 inches wide, separating the tire from the rim before dismounting.
- 5- and 6-inch wheels
- up to 10-inch width
- manual bead-breaking operation
- Kart-specific dimensions
- Current $60 factory listing
- Near-miss tier: breaks the bead only and does not mount a tire
Semel BABY-E Electric Kart Tire Mounting/Dismounting System
A compact electric kart machine for 5- and 6-inch wheels, with a manually adjustable bead breaker, locking wheel plate and motor-driven bidirectional rotation.
- 5- and 6-inch wheels
- 110–270 mm wheel width
- electric rotating plate
- 33 kg machine
- Pro-shop speed and controlled rotation
- Includes a bead-breaking stage
- Near-miss for US buyers: 220 V European-plug professional machine
Buying tips
- The dedicated market is concentrated around 5- and 6-inch rims; buy the exact rim-size tool rather than assuming a car-tire changer will clamp safely.
- Break both beads before trying to remove a seated tire; a bead breaker and a scissor changer are complementary tools, not substitutes.
- Use proper tire lubricant and protect soft aluminum or magnesium rims from levering damage; do not force a bead with improvised screwdrivers.
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