If you are doing this at home, a little soapy water on the bead will work wonders, and save the ears of the impressionable people who may be in your general vicinity. We also sell mounting fluid, but it's kinda spendy considering that soapy suds work pretty much just as well.

http://www.schwalbetires.com/accesso...mounting_fluid

I have not used the Kool Stop tire Jack, or the Lezyne tire tools, but I know both companies make very nice products. I use the Pedros tire levers, and have been very satisfied with them.