Being safe is always #one rule. The backhoe bucket is a good idea. I have not witnessed a ring flying through the air but have seen the damage. A shop not to far from us a young man was killed when a ring hit him in the neck. A very sad day. That happened 30 years ago and it still bothers me. I have also seen tire shops with damaged walls and ceilings. I never understood how a shop that does truck and equipment tires does not have a tire cage. Thanks. Great info. Mr Mikey.