ScaryFast

I need a cordless impact for Christmas. What brand and power level is necessary for quick tire changes?

Thanks...

Z06Fix

I've had good luck out of the cheap goodyear one from pepboys. I want to say it was $90.00 I've used it for a full season now and it works great.

StealthLT4

I'm looking at the same thing. If money is no object, I'd go for the Milwaukee, either 18v or 28v ones. They're pretty expensive though.

I think what I'm going to end up doing is getting a 19.2v one, 240ft-lbs max, from Harbor Freight. It's the Chicago Electric line, which are actually decent tools. And $80 on sale online right now, with free shipping on everything for the next week or so.

FasterIsBetter

I have the Goodyear impact gun, and it is super. But I understand that Pep Boys no longer carries it, as the manufacturer stopped making them. (Bummer!)

Two friends of mine bought the HF Chicago Electric 19.2 volt unit, and it did not work for them. Did not hold a charge well and did not have enough torque to break the bolts loose. My 24v Goodyear lasts a whole weekend of racing and tire changes without a recharge, and has no problem breaking the bolts loose, even the ones on the Vette torqued to 100 ft.lbs.

If anyone knows of a good 24v replacement for the Goodyear, high quality unit, please post it.

Burnsey

I have a 14.4V unit (from Mastercraft, only available in Canada)

It works well for one day of Autocross...no problems removing lugs torqued at 85-90 ft-lbs.

I don't think it would last a whole weekend of use though.

I would recommend getting something 18V or higher.

xsiveone

+1

In addition, I'd only get one change out of a charge and it would barely even do that.

I too would like to know of a good replacement for the Goodyear impact wrench.

The only other option that I see is spending the big bucks on a name brand impact wrench.

gkmccready

I bought the Milwaukee V28 and then watched Amazon for a deal on the other tools (drill, circular saw, sawzall, flashlight, etc). The batteries hold a charge for a long time, and last quite a while with use. I've been very happy with all the tools even with the high up-front cost.

I didn't have any cordless tools previously, so for me getting something strong now will hopefully make them last for a long time... I never turn on the compressor now unless I need to put air in tires.

AverageVetteNut

I am ticked off if that goodyear one isn't sold anymore... I love mine...

Todd Z

Milwaukee!! Expensive but worth it.

ProgGod

dewalt 18v one works awesome, and it uses all those batteries that most of us already have a ****load of.

StealthLT4

Thanks for the responses guys, turns out I won't be buying the HF one after all

Dave OH32

I've had the Snap On CT4850 for a year now and would highly recommend it.

StealthLT4

Thanks for the tip. Anyone have experience with either the DeWalt 18v version? $270 at Sears and 300ft-lbs claimed output.

Davinss

I have the dewalt it works great! Go on ebay and get one for the 25% off cashback deal, it looks like you can get one with battery for around $150!

ProgGod

like i said works awesome

ghoffman

Milwaukee 28V, I had the 18v and sold it. I am too poor to keep buying tools again and again. In addition, I bought the Ingersoll-Rand electric 1/2 inch ratchet back in September and I really like that too. The ratchet fits in areas that the impact does not.

ScaryFast

SO if I can find a solid replacement for the Goodyear 24V that's the ticket, otherwise buy a pricey Milwaukee which should last the weekend.

Makes sense. What are we talking about for the Milwaukee parts? Don't have time to shop right now, has anyone done the research yet?

I do have AC power at the track, but it would be nice if one battery lasted a weekend.

Does Bosch make a decent impact? I can get a discount on their stuff.

Thanks guys!

ghoffman

That is why I sold the 18V, it was marginal for the day, but the 28V is good for the weekend plus.

ltborg

I've had the chance to use the Bosch 18V version and it is really nice. A couple teams I know use them, but I don't know how long the charge lasts.

jaa1992

Is anyone using the Ryobi? I have all my other battery tools using thier one+ battery and was wondering if that would be a good addition?

Nevermind - I looked at it this morning - its a 1/4" chuck.