I personally use Tire Kingdom for all my tire needs as well as general routine maintenance. They keep excellent records and will send you reminders of service due if requested.
Yes, the Neilsen Tyre changer is good and receives good reviews by consumers.
A manual tire changer is two tire bars and a tireman.
Any auto parts store should be able to sell this item or order it for you. If not, you can go to www.manualtirechanger.com and get one. You can find a manual tire changer for your car at www2.northerntool.com. Another good website is hubpages.com/hub/Manual-Tire-Changer
I would not like to receive tire changers as a gift. For this reason I do not think that tire changers would make a good gift. If I needed tire changers I would go to the store and pick them out myself. Also the person giving you the tire changers may get you the wrong tire changers for your car. Gifts are given with an intention of kindness. A used tire changer may be appropriate for someone who collects them or for someone whose car no longer has one.
The manual tire changer comes in one size. There is no smaller version available at this time.
Putting a used tire changer in your car in case of a blown tire is a smart choice. You may want to test the tire changer if you buy it used. Having any extra equipment in your car incase of an emergancy would be beneficial.
Aaron Powell is Marcos Ambrose's front tire changer in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series.
In 2012, the front tire changer for Jamie McMurray was Bryan Jacobsen.
In 2010, Kyle Turner was Mark Martin's front tire changer on the #5 car and Josh Kirk was the rear tire changer.
Jimmie Johnson's 2011 Nascar Sprint Cup Series pit crew:Crew Chief - Chad KnausJackman - T.J. FordGasman - Brandon HarderFront Tire Changer - Colin FambroughFront Tire Carrier - Art SimmonsRear Tire Changer - Calvin TeagueRear Tire Carrier - Matt TyrrellSpotter - Earl Barban
Jeff Gordon's 2010 Pit Crew:Crew Chief - Steve LetarteCar Chief - Jason BurdettSpotter - Jeff DickersonGas Man - Caleb HurdJackman - Jeff CookFront Tire Changer - Clay RobinsonFront Tire Carrier - Mike HoustonRear Tire Changer - Joe SlingerlandRear Tire Carrier - Matt VermeerCatch Can - Jamie FradyEighth Man - Andy KruepBack up Changer - Colin FambroughPit Crew Coach - Greg MorinAssistant Pit Coach - Keith FlynnThe #24 and #48 teams swapped crews for the final two races of 2010.
There are some by Atlas. One place to look for them is www.gregsmithequipment.com