Guides

Which Tyre-Bay Tool Do I Need?

A rundown of Melco tyre-bay tools — the changing stool, hand and bench tyre spreaders, and valve grinding sticks — and what each one is for.

Which Bead Breaker Do I Need?

How to choose a Melco bead breaker — struck chisel, slide-hammer or double-handled — for van, commercial, agricultural and plant tyres, with a comparison table.

Which Wheel Brace or Wrench Do I Need?

Match a Melco wheel brace or wrench to your wheel-nut size and vehicle — hexagon and bi-hex L-wrenches, 4- and 6-way spiders, T-bars, square-drive and right-angle spanners — with a...

Which Axle Stand Do I Need?

Choose the right Melco axle stand by safe working load and vehicle — from 1.5t car stands to 16t low-entry commercial stands — with a full suitability table and safety...

Which Tyre Lever Do I Need?

A model-by-model guide to choosing the right Melco tyre lever for motorcycles, cars, commercial, agricultural and earth-mover tyres — with a full suitability table.

Axle Stand Inspection & Spares

How to inspect a Melco axle stand in order, when to order a genuine pin, chain or crutch, and when to condemn a stand. The pin bends, not breaks —...