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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Tire Tool Products'
TRAC Tire Jack
Reviewed by Brian Culotta, shop foreman and
master technician at Dave's Auto Care
in Willoughby, Ohio.
THE REVIEW:
Q: How did the tool function as far
as saving you time?
A: Being able to easily maneuver a
large/heavy truck tire onto a vehicle not
only saves time but provides a safer working
environment. Every technician, young
or old, can relate to how labor intensive
over-sized, off-road, or commercial truck
tires can be to remove/install on a vehicle.
Protecting ourselves from injuries (especially
our backs) is key to longevity in the
automotive repair industry.
Q: What kind of setup was involved
before using the product?
A: There was no setup required. The
tool came 100 percent assembled and
ready to use.
Q: How easy was it to use?
A: Very easy! It's a simple concept, simple
design, lightweight, and a brilliant idea.
The tool simply slides under the bottom of
the tire and can be pivoted to raise the tire
onto the lug studs effortlessly. Using this
tool prevents unnecessary strain on the
lower back when removing or installing a
wheel onto a vehicle. Being able to easily
hang a tire onto a vehicle improves technicians'
efficiency when a service requires
removal of large/heavy tires.
Q: Was there a manual included?
A: There was not a manual included
with the product.
There was a small postcard
with information to view
a YouTube demo videos online.
Additional instruction, beyond the
suggested instructional video, was
not required for proper use of tool. All
the technicians in the shop immediately
understood the concept of the tool when
it was demonstrated by me and/or the suggested
instructional video.
Q: What features did you like?
A: Its simplicity! There was no lengthy
setup to use the tool. Just grab and go. The
tool is well built and very sturdy. I can see
it lasting for many years to come.
Q: Is there any way you could think
to improve or add to this tool?
A: The handle is not much of a handle.
I think a better style grip on the tool would
make it more comfortable to use.
Q: What types of jobs did you use
this tool for?
A: Removing or installing tire assemblies
onto or off a vehicle. The instructional
videos demonstrate using the tool
on the concrete floor but I found that it is
also possible to use the tool on a drive-on
style hoist. Our highest weight capacity
hoist is our drive-on lift. It is common
for us to have larger vehicles with larger
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and heavier tires that require
removal while on these style
lifts. This tool makes that
scenario much easier and
safer to accomplish.
Q: How does this
tool compare to other
tools you've used like
it?
A: I have seen
demons t rat ions
of tire lift ing
apparatuses that
allow you to lift a
tire/wheel, but they're
very costly and time consuming to operate.
I haven't used one nor have any plans
to try one in the future. The Tire Tool
Products' TRAC Tire Jack offers a costeffective
solution for lifting heavy tires.
BRIAN CULLOTA is a graduate
of the Universal Technical
Institute in Chicago, Illinois.
After graduating, he started
working for an independent car
dealership as a lead technician
for seven years. He then moved to a new job at
an independent repair shop where he stayed for
three years. He now works at Dave's Auto Care in
Willoughby, Ohio, as the shop foreman and ASE
Master L1, L3 technician.
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Tire Tool Products' TRAC Tire Jack, No. TTJ01, is
designed to ease user's experience in tire removal and
installation when the tire is close to the ground. The unit
simply slides under the tire and with a simple leverage
motion, lifts and carries the tire off the vehicle. It's made
from heavy duty welded steel and has steel base rollers
to offer tire support and rolling convenience.
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