car tire changer

Car tire changer is a machine used to help tire technicians dismount and mount tires with automobile wheels. After the wheel and tire assembly is removed from the automobile, car tire changer has all the components necessary to remove and replace the tire from the wheel.

Different car tire changers allow technicians to replace tires on automobiles, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. RoadBuck car tyre removal machines applied advanced tire and wheel technology, making it possible to change the low-profile or run-flat-tire quickly. You can find the best car tyre changer at RoadBuck - the best tire changer machine manufacturer & supplier in China. Our car tyre changers are available with multiple payment options and easy delivery. 

We are quality tyre changing machine suppliers, offering high-performance tire changing machines exported to many countries and regions around the world. At the same time, we have won the support and recognition of our customers. 

If you are looking for a professional car wheel changer factory, RoadBuck is your perfect option! We provide not only a wide range of auto maintenance service solutions, but also a wide range of vehicle repair equipment, such as arm car tyre changer machines, car wheel aligners/alignments, car wheel balancers, car lifting equipment, and so on.

Modern Technology For Modern Vehicles

Tire changers provide a core service for tire shops, garages, and repair shops. Today's modern cars and trucks run a variety of wheel and tire combinations that can be a challenge for machines that are not up to the task. Professional tire changers can handle a variety of rim widths and tire types and are designed to help you increase your shop's overall productivity with a combination of speed, versatility, and safety. Whether you service municipal fleets or own a high-volume automotive repair shop – there's a tire changer to fit your unique.

 

 

Types of Car Tire Changer Machine

Car tire changers generally fall into four main categories:

 

Swing-arm style

Swing-arm style tire changers are the cheapest and simplest semi-automatic models out there. As the name suggests, these tire changers feature a metal arm that swings in and out to make way for the tire. This type of tire changer is by far the most widely used model in the automotive industry until recently.

 

Tilt-back style

Once again, the title is pretty much self-explanatory, but for those still confused — in a tilt-back tire changer, the main metal column tilts backwards instead of swinging from side to side. When using this type of tire changer, you don't need to adjust the boom after every tire change. Nonetheless, a significant downside is that the tilting boom will need more room than swing-arm tire changers. This type used to be reserved for the more modern repair shop but is increasingly gaining ground nowadays.

 

Heavy-duty

Heavy-duty tire changers are used to change tires from large vehicles like semi-trucks, buses, and more. These machines are usually hydraulically powered and use a large chuck to hold the rim, while another arm uses a roller to remove the tire. Heavy-duty tire changers are significantly more expensive but also highly capable.

 

Manual

Manual tire changers don't feature any pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic assistance and, as such, are definitely not for everyone. They are tricky to use, not suitable for anything other than steel rims, and take a lot longer than regular tire changers. Still, in some cases, like if you needed something portable or a tire changer, you'll only use it to switch burnt tires at the racetrack. They still have their use.

 


What do you need to consider when buying a tire changer?


Safety

Seating beads may not be that risky for passenger vehicles (gloves and protective googles should be more than enough here), but it's a whole other story regarding semi-truck tires. Heavy equipment mechanic often has to deal with high air pressures, and it doesn't take much for things to go south quite quickly.

 

Remember to keep safety your top priority while looking for the best fit. Going fast is of no use if you are to lose a finger in the process. That being said, tire changers don't come with any special safety features per se. Still, a strong body, high-quality components, and ergonomic controls are what you should be looking for here.

 

Once that's taken care of, always remember to wear the appropriate safety equipment and tie your long hair back when working. However, and I cannot stress this enough, the most important point is to use tire inflation cages whenever required (this only applies to the heavy truck industry, though). Don't try to save time by skipping the cage step. So yeah, watch out for that — no mechanic salary is ever worth your life.

 

Servicing capabilities

Once safety is taken care of, your next priority should be deciding what size tires you usually deal with and picking an appropriate tire changer accordingly. This can be quite simple for DIYers and home garages, as there are a limited number of cars and tire sizes. But in the case of tire shops, it is better to get a tire changer capable of working across many tire sizes, so you aren't forced to lose valuable business simply because your machine cannot handle truck or SUV tires. Hence, if your tire shop specializes in semi-trucks, buses, or other large vehicles, go with purpose-built heavy-duty tire changers.

 

Type of tire changer

As mentioned earlier, several tire changer types are available out there. Instead, let's look at this objectively. If money is a concern, swing-arm style tire changers are cheaper to buy and maintain since there are fewer moving parts.

 

Meanwhile, the tilting boom mechanism in tilt-back models takes much more room, which might be a problem in smaller residential garages. However, if you are after speed and ease of use, there's nothing better than a tilt-back tire changer.

 

Additional features

Along with all the usual capabilities, some tire changers also offer a selection of extra features for added convenience. It can be something as simple as a dedicated place to store your soap bucket at arm's length to a powered mechanical arm to assist you in mounting/demounting low-profile tires.

 

 

Why are tilt-back tire changers generally more expensive than swing-arm models?

Tilt-back tire changers are designed to tilt backwards using air pressure or hydraulics to make way for the tires, while in swing-arm models, the boom needs to be pushed by hand to pivot from side to side, only requiring a simple mechanical linkage.

 

Put simply tilt-back tire machines cost more due to the higher cost of all the additional components. Besides, since tilt-back tire machines are much faster and more straightforward, it doesn't take an economist's degree to understand that manufacturers can charge more for the added convenience.

 


What does "seat" or "break" the bead mean?

The bead, in relation to a tire, is the part coming directly in contact with the wheel. When changing a tire, you must first use the bead breaker to "break" the bead, allowing the tire to be easily removed from the wheel. Meanwhile, when the new tire is mounted back on the wheel, the bead must be seated in place to form a tight seal and allow you to inflate it. Once the bead is seated, and the tire is inflated, the air pressure will force the tire walls outward and keep the bead firmly locked in place.

 

RoadBuck car tire changer

RoadBuck car tire changers can increase productivity, safety, and profitability. Our high-grade and comprehensive line of tire-changing machines help you keep your shop running with a level of efficiency that keeps your technicians can serve as many customers as possible throughout a busy day. This balance of time and services is crucial for a shop to remain productive and profitable.

 

Tire changers for every type of shop

RoadBuck offers the following types of tire-changing machines to meet the needs of your shop.

 

Leverless tire changer

Designed to minimize operator effort and automate specific processes, leverless tire changers are at the forefront of tire-changing technology. These workhorses allow technicians to perform quick work with minimal risk of damage. Features like an easy-to-use bead breaker, pneumatic lift, and helpful cameras will enable you to work quickly and efficiently. For high-volume shops, the leverless machine is a productivity booster.

 

Tilt tower

Today's modern cars and trucks utilize large wheel and tire combos that can be challenging to work on. The head assembly on tilt tower machines is designed to tilt back via foot pedal operation to accommodate larger tires for easier positioning on the turn table. Once a position is set, the head returns to the same position for subsequent wheels. This leads to less operator fatigue and less chance for wheel damage, making the Tilt Tower design perfect for high-volume shops and dealerships that work on a variety of wheels sizes.


Swing arm tire changer

Versatile, affordable, and easy to operate: Swing Arm tire changers make changing today's low-profile tires quick and painless. This workhorse design requires the arm to be reset after each wheel, making it ideal for shops that work on similar-sized wheels or run at a lower volume.

 

Heavy-duty tire changer

We also offer heavy-duty tire changers for commercial vehicles, trucks, or tractors. These machines are built to handle rims up to 58 inches and come equipped with features like extra high bead breaking force, double reinforced frames, non-return valves, and more.

 

Each type of wheel service equipment has a distinct set of advantages, but all of these options make changing tires easy and profitable.

 

Increase productivity

With various features, our car tire changers can keep operators safe and allow them to perform their job with ease, including:

 

* fast, accurate wheel clamping

* lower bead camera assistance

easy bead breaking for low-profile and run-flat tires

easy mounting and demounting

user-friendly controls

precise, safely located, and ergonomic foot controls

* integrated pressure limiter

wheel protection

 

FAQ


Can you replace the tires yourself?

As an experienced and certified tech, replacing tires yourself is relatively easy. As a hobbyist, it is possible to install your own, but you will need the right equipment and the know-how. We strongly recommend getting the right tools and knowing what you are doing so that installing your tires does not turn into a dangerous disaster.

 

How much do mounting and balancing tires cost?

Tire mounting and balancing are usually charted per tire on average. For balancing a tire, you will probably look at anything between $10 and $30 per tire. Mounting tires see a range of $15 to $30 per tire as well.

 

What types of wheels can the car tire changer service?

Leverless tire changers can work on nearly any type of wheel/tire combo with speed, precision, and low operator fatigue. Due to their higher cost over other machine variants, leverless machines are great for high-volume tire shops that will see a large enough productivity boost to justify the higher cost.

 

Since a tilt tower mechanism allows easy access to the turn table and returns to the same location each time, this design is perfect if your shop regularly works on larger wheels and tires with a higher volume level.

 

For smaller shops with lower wheel service volume or shops looking to stay on budget, swing arm machines work on a wide variety of wheels but require a bit more labor and a bit more adjustments on the fly during each tire change.

 

For commercial vehicles or extra large wheels, a heavy-duty tire changer offers a rugged design and wide clamping range that can handle rims between 14 and 58 inches.

 

How do you get a tight tire on a rim?

You could install a tire on a rim yourself to save time and money, but we strongly urge hobbyists new to car maintenance to seek professionals.

 

* Place the rim flat on the ground with the front side facing up.

Lubricate the beads of the tire with dish detergent and lay the tire on the rim. The beads of the tire are the inside edges around the hole.

Work the back (or bottom) bead of the tire open by pushing or standing on the side of the tire. Locking a pair of vice grips onto the edge of the rim can help in installing or uninstalling the bead by keeping the tire separated from the rim.

Slide a screwdriver or pry bar between the bead of the tire and the rim and pull back, sliding the bead over the rim. Do this in short spaces, working two or three inches at a time.

Use the same procedure to install the other side (or another bead) of the tire.

Inflate the tire after.

 

Can you balance your own tires?

Take note that tire manufacturers won't replace your tires if they are out of balance and if you have been using them for some time. If your tires are out of balance the first time you mount them, it is our strong recommendation that it is better to contact the manufacturer.

 

You can balance your own tires, but the proper tools to balance them are expensive. A tire technician or mechanic with access to a tire balancer would be your best bet to ensure proper and safe tire balancing.