Park Tool TL-6.2 Tire Lever Set

I got these because the plastic ones I generally use literally broke when I was trying to get a set of nasty tires off some equally nasty rims. These babies are made of tough steel that wont bend or break, while the resin coating will protect your rims. They come in pairs, so you can keep one in your toolbox and carry another while you ride, in case you have a tire and rim combination that was conceived by demons from below.

These feel like great tire levers, much better than the other plastic ones Ive been using (and snapping). The front portion of exposed metal isnt thin or sharp enough to really cause any damage, but helps with entry. That portion is a bit thicker than I was imagining, but only by a little bit. I find it easiest to use one of my plastic levers to start the bead, then use these for proper leverage when needed.

its what I ordered good quality

The tool to use getting stubborn tires on / off. A little heavy for my seat bag but great for the tool box.

I had used cheap plastic levers in the past that broke. I decided to solve that problem by using steel core levers. These are affordable and work 100% of the time. I hate the feeling of being out on a ride and having a lever break on me. (Though usually a friend or other cyclists would normally offer to help).

High quality bike levers sure to last a long time.

Im in love with these levers. I went through a 3-pack of cheap levers which my WTB tires demolished. Then I got a 2-pack of Pedros yellow levers which fared better but I still had a helluva time with. Finally I managed to break one of them with a particularly difficult install and decided to spend the extra money on these. Wow! Now I can get my Trail Boss tires on with near-ease. Plus Im not doing the damage to my tubeless tape that was driving me crazy before. Save yourself the aggravation and get these.

The metal reinforced levers are nice. I have these and the Diamondback ones; both are good. Keep in mind that they are 2 to a package. With the plastic ones, youll get 3. Tubeless ready and wire bead tires are tough sometimes, so the reinforced lever is probably the best choice. Weight weenies need not apply though.

if you have a downhill bike or tubeless tires... these are a must!

I like these tire levers. Having used metal levers to scratch rims and pinch tires Im not a fan of them. And Ive broken, bent or worn down enough plastic levers to not particularly care for them. These levers reach a happy compromise. If youre a gram counter these levers are a bit weighty compared to all plastic levers. But Im fine with that knowing that theyll hold up should I need to use them when riding. The metal makes them plenty sturdy and the exposed metal tip of the tire end of the tool is shaped to work well for inserting and to avoiding pinching a tube. The plastic is well positioned to avoid scraping rims. While the plastic does wear a tiny bit when sliding around a rim to remove a tire it seems like it will hold up a good long while. Ive recommended these and hope they are still made should I need replacements down the road.