The mechanics in our service department swear by this tool. The Quik-Stik is a single tool that grips beneath a mounted tire to lever and pry it over the rim for removal. It can also be used on the rim edge to pry a tire bead onto the rim. Our experience is that Quik-Stik works very well on wide 26" mountain tires that don't fit the rim too tightly. It makes installation and removal of mountain tires a snap. For tighter fitting road tires the lever set below would be better. The plastic Quik-Stik has a soft vinyl handle and should serve you for years. $ Price in Catalog
Kool-Stop Sport Tire Lever Set