How to choose the right tire changer?

A tire changer is an indispensable tool for your garage, especially if you need to regularly change tires for your customers. This will save you time and make it easier to do this kind of work on the vehicle.

🚘 What is a tire changer?

The tire changer is necessary equipment in the workshop because it has two main functions: it facilitates the repair and installation of tires on a vehicle. As the name suggests, it allows you to remove the tire by doing Leverage between it and the rim.

In practice, this allows the rim to be held in place by locking it to make it easier to remove the tire. Tire changers are of several types:

1. Manual tire changer : Attached to the ground, it consists of several parts, including, in particular, a hollow tube positioned vertically with a tire removal tool, and a horizontal support to accommodate and center the wheel. It takes up more space and, being attached to the ground, cannot be moved to a vehicle requiring tire intervention;
2. Automatic tire changer : equipped with several sensors, allows for automatic centering of the wheel and has a horizontal lever that facilitates various maneuvers without effort on the part of the mechanic;
3. Semi-automatic tire changer : controlled by a pedal, it has a third hand to help the operator in all the actions he wants to carry out with the vehicle;
4. Pneumatic tire changer : works on compressed air, can be either automatic or semi-automatic. On this model of tire changer, compressed air is used to tighten the rim or to activate the turntable;
5. Hydraulic tire changer : Equipped with incompressible fluid, very effective for quick removal of wheels with rims up to 20 inches;
6. Electric tire changer : Mainly handles discs with a diameter of 12 to 16 inches and works with the built-in motor. This tire changer is powered by an AC outlet.

⚙️ How does a tire iron work?

Regardless of which model of tire changer you choose, the work will remain the same. To use this equipment correctly, you need to follow these 3 steps:

• Relief : You should start by removing the bead from the rim by flattening it with a shovel. Then you can press the pressure release pedal provided for this purpose;
• Disassembly : By depressing the foot pedal, the wheel and tire can be positioned so that they can be easily removed;
• The installation : This is done with a removable head after the rim and tire have been lubricated to facilitate installation without resistance.

💡 Which tire changer to choose?

To choose a tire changer, you must think in advance about regularity of use this equipment and размер Tires relate. In case of professional use automatic tire changers are preferred because they will not only save you time but also allow you to perform this intervention with much less physical effort.

Then the second criterion to consider is the tire size you work with most often in your garage. Most models are compatible with tires from 12 to 25 inches used on most city cars, SUVs, sedans, sports cars and SUVs.

If you find tires larger than 25 inches, You will have to turn to an industrial tire changer. As a general rule, the most efficient and reliable tire changer models are those that run on electricity.

However, if you have a very large workshop and you work with car tires on a daily basis, hydraulic models are preferred because they can handle more than 100 tires per hour.

💸 How much does a tire changer cost?

Depending on the model of your tire changer, prices can range from one to two. In fact, a hydraulic or electric tire changer is more expensive than a semi-automatic tire changer, for example. On average, the price range is 1 euros vs 000 euros for high performance tire changer for professional use in garage workshop.

You now have all the information you need to select the high performance tire changer for your garage. If you want to gain visibility and expand your customer base, feel free to register your garage with Vroomly to make appointments and manage them easier.