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Q: How did the tool/equipment function as far as saving you time? 

A: Because of the nature of the pry bars we’ve been using on these machines for decades — flat, relatively small in circumference, and slippery — it's easier to drop the bar. The CHAOS Moto Pry Bar Grip pretty much eliminates that. You can also move more quickly and assuredly. Does it save minutes per wheel or job? Maybe. Maybe it’s seconds. But over the course of years and years, it saves time, which then increases income. You also greatly reduce the chances of slipping that damages the rim. Rim replacement is costly, and if we damage a rim, we’re buying a rim.   

Q: What kind of setup was involved before using the product?

A: You slide the little end into the big end, just like the airline seatbelt in “Tommy Boy”.   

Q: How easy was it to use?

A: It's like using a pry bar, only it has better grip.   

Q: What features did you like?

A: It legitimately makes using the pry bar easier to use. I slid the grip on and used it and was thinking, “Why isn’t this standard equipment?”

Q: What types of jobs/repairs did you use this tool for?

A: Mostly tire dismounting and mounting. 

Q: Have you used a previous version of this tool? If so, what are some new features compared to the old version?

A: I can’t say that I have.  Most tire machine pry bars are pretty bare. 

Q: Is there anything you had questions or concerns about in regard to the tool?

A: Not directly to the manufacturer of this tool accessory, but more: “Why isn’t this standard?” 

Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate this tool overall? Why?

A: I would rate this a 10. It absolutely makes a positive impact on the use of a tool that gets used multiple times per day, and it has shown zero wear.