Essential Equipment for Automotive Repair Shops

Maintaining vehicle’s tires is crucial for ensuring safety, performance, and longevity on the road. In car repair, using a tire changer is the choice of many professionals. Today, we’re diving into the world of tire changers – essential equipment for any garage or tire service center. If you are looking for the right tire changer for your repair shop, MechMaxx will give you the most cost-effective option.

What is a Tire Changer?

Tire changing machine is a special equipment for disassembling and installing tires, is the majority of auto repair shops and DIY enthusiasts will choose the equipment, the use of tire changing machine to repair tires is often more convenient and simple. The most important function of the tire changer is to remove the tire, install the tire and inflate the tire.

The Main Use of tire changer

Remove the tire: Modern tires are difficult to remove by hand, use a tire changer to efficiently and safely remove the tire from the rim without damaging the tire or wheel.

Install the tire: After the old tire is removed, the tire changer assists in installing the new tire to the rim. This process requires precision to ensure that the tire is properly and evenly mounted on the wheel.

Inflation: After the tire is changed, the tire is pumped through the air function of the tire changer.

Using a tire changer not only saves time, but also reduces the physical effort required to change tires. It minimizes the risk of damaging tires and rims, and whether you're using standard car tires or larger, high-performance wheels, having a high-quality tire changer is essential.

Balancing Tires with a Wheel Balancer

After successfully installing a new tire using a tire changer, the next important step is to ensure that the tire and rim are balanced. At this time, you need to use a tire balancing machine.

If the weight distribution of the tire or rim is uneven, which can cause vibration and tire wear while the vehicle is running, the balancer is able to detect any imbalance in the tire. Once an imbalance is detected, the machine will indicate where and how much weight needs to be added to correct the imbalance. The technician then adds weight to the rim to achieve the proper balance.

Try the MechMaxx Rim Swing Arm Tire Changer Wheel Balancer Combo

If you need to maintain and repair car tires, having the right equipment can make all the difference. When purchasing a tire changer, why not also choose a wheel balancer? The MechMaxx Rim Swing Arm Tire Changer Wheel Balancer Combo offers an efficient solution for tire repairs with exceptional value, making it more cost-effective than purchasing individual items.

This combo not only ensures you can easily and safely change tires but also precisely balances the wheels, ensuring smooth driving, reducing vibrations, and extending tire life. For any garage or repair shop, the MechMaxx combo is the ideal choice, bringing more convenience and value to your work. Purchase now and enjoy the discounts and efficient service experience.

Tire Changer TC9682 Overview

Excellent Performance and Control

This MechMaxx TC9682 tire changer delivers true performance, unparalleled control, and increased efficiency. It features an adjustable tilt-back design that handles wheels up to 28", and allows the tire changer to easily maneuver the tire without strain or damage to the machine or the car's rims.

Multi-Function Assist Arm

It features a multi-function assist arm to handle run flat and low profile tires. Come with a drop center cone ​which holds the bead in the drop-center, further helping protect the tire during external clamping procedures. Bead roller used to assist in holding the tire bead down to lube both the tire and wheel. Disc used to hold tires in the up position to reduce the effort in second bead removal.

Durable and Protective Design

A sturdy body, rigid vertical shaft and hardened-steel horizontal outrigger support arm eliminate flex during all tire service procedures to reduce the chance of expensive wheels getting damaged.

WB857 Wheel Balancer Overview

Ergonomic Control Keypad

Ergonomic display tilts at 40° for comfortable use. The display panel features tire and wheel assembly graphics to help simplify speed entry of wheel data and guide technicians through balancing procedures. Self-diagnosis. Five separate balancing modes (static and dynamic mode, three ALU modes for different shaped alloy rims).

Laser Guided & LED Illuminator

The laser line can help place balancing weight precisely at 12 o’clock position to increase balancing accuracy. LED inspection light can meet your lighting needs.

Hood Auto Start

Protection hood that has an automatic stop/start feature when the hood is raised/lowered for maximum safety and protection. New hood design allows for a broader coverage of tire shapes and sizes.