Ken-Tool Tire Mounting Tool

Ken-Tool Tire Mounting Tools: A Century of Forged Precision

When it comes to mounting and demounting tires — whether on a compact car, a heavy-duty commercial truck, or agricultural equipment — few names carry the weight that Ken-Tool does. Founded in 1920 by John A. Kennedy, who invented the original Pacific Rim Tool, Ken-Tool has spent over a century engineering tire mounting tools that professional technicians and serious enthusiasts depend on every day. Their long-running motto, “Wherever Tires Are Changed,” is more than a slogan — it reflects a product lineup purpose-built for the full spectrum of tire service work.

What Sets Ken-Tool Apart in Tire Mounting

Ken-Tool's manufacturing roots run deep. The company operates out of Akron, Ohio, where its facility produces the vast majority of its product line using drop hammer, upsetter, and press forging techniques — the same processes that give their tire mounting tools their exceptional durability and precision. Ken-Tool also manufactures its own production tooling in-house using CNC machining centers, giving the company tighter control over tolerances and faster turnaround on new designs.

What truly distinguishes Ken-Tool's tire mounting tools is their engineering philosophy. Patented one-piece construction means there are no weak joints or failure points — tools that endure the repeated stress of bead work and rim leverage without bending or breaking. Tip ends are precision-engineered to slide between bead and rim without cutting or ripping the bead or sidewall, protecting both the tire and the wheel during the mounting and demounting process.

A Tool for Every Tire, Every Application

Ken-Tool manufactures what many consider to be the largest and most diverse selection of tire mount and demount irons in the world. Their lineup spans a wide range of applications:

• Classic Tubeless Tire Irons – The legendary T45A and 34645C Classic series irons, designed for standard passenger and light truck tires, feature heat-treated, high-grade steel for lasting strength.
• Super Duty Truck Tire Irons – Built for truck, agricultural, and industrial tires, these heavy-duty irons feature precision-forged mounting ends that grip the rim securely and angled demount tips that won't slip on the second bead.
• NINETEEN-FIVE Tire Mounting/Demounting Set (33195) – A specialty set designed specifically for notoriously difficult 19.5-inch truck tires with high ply ratings and thick beads. The uniquely shaped bars work on the hub side of the wheel where the hub protrudes above the rim, and are powder coated for rust and corrosion resistance.
• Straight & Curved Mount/Demount Spoons – Including the T19 straight spoon (24”) and T39 curved spoon (30”), these tools are optimized for fast and efficient tire changes across a wide variety of rim types.
• Small Tire & Specialty Irons – For motorcycles, ATVs, lawn tractors, and golf carts, Ken-Tool offers irons with sturdy plastic handles and rounded tips that won't pinch tubes or damage beads.

Built for the Professional Shop

Ken-Tool's tire mounting tools are not consumer novelties — they are engineered for professional shop environments where speed, safety, and longevity matter. The Blue Cobra Truck Tire Demount Tool, for example, allows technicians to demount 22.5” and 24.5” tubeless truck tires without lifting the entire assembly off the ground, directly reducing back strain and injury risk. This kind of ergonomic, technician-focused design thinking runs throughout Ken-Tool's catalog.

Whether you're a one-bay independent shop or a high-volume fleet service center, explore the full range of tire mounting tools from Ken-Tool to find the right iron, spoon, or specialty set for the job.