This 400mm tyre lever is a long-handled, hand-operated tool designed to remove and fit pneumatic tyres from rims where extra reach and leverage are required. It is primarily used to pry the tyre bead over the rim flange during tyre changes on agricultural machinery, light commercial vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and off-road equipment, or where a longer lever prevents damage to the rim and reduces operator effort.

The lever is manufactured from drop-forged chrome vanadium (Cr‑V) steel, a commonly used alloy for hand tools, and is heat-treated and tempered in accordance with recognised tool-steel practice (EN 10083 / ISO 683 material guidelines). The surface is finished with a corrosion-resistant powder coat (black) to reduce oxidisation in workshop environments and to provide a non-slip tactile surface. The working ends feature a tapered, flat blade for initial bead insertion and a hooked tail for retaining the bead during levering; no mechanical drive or thread is required for operation.

Typical applications include tyre removal and refitting in tyre shops, agricultural and plant maintenance, motorsport paddocks, bicycle and motorcycle workshops, and mobile tyre-fitting services. The 400mm length offers additional mechanical advantage for stiff beads and deep-section rims where shorter levers are impractical, while the hooked end helps keep the bead in place once lifted. The tool is suitable for use with rim protectors and can be used alongside manual bead breakers and tyre irons.

Key benefits are the strength and resistance to bending delivered by the Cr‑V construction and heat treatment, and the powder-coated finish that improves corrosion resistance in humid or dirty environments. The tapered blade and hooked profile provide compatibility with most rim bead designs, reducing the risk of rim or tyre damage when used correctly. The construction also gives good durability under repeated levered use compared with stamped, non-forged alternatives.

Duchy Fasteners stocks this tyre lever in single units and small trade packs; our hand tools range includes shorter and alternative lengths, so please contact us for available sizes, pack quantities and part numbers for workshop or bulk requirements.