Prevent rim scratches with contactless tire changes

As local tire professionals, Chapel Hill Tire experts are familiar with the challenges many mechanics and drivers face when changing tires. Damaged, bent or scratched discs? Long waiting time? Problems with new tires? We've all heard it. That's why we rely on contactless tire changes. This process ensures reliable tire replacement without any of the traditional risks and problems. Here is a quick guide to contactless tire changes.

Why do traditional tire changes put rims at risk?

Unfortunately, changing tires has gotten a bad rap, as drivers are left with damaged rims. You may have a fight with the mechanic over whether your rim was scratched before you visited the store. So why does traditional tire replacement often result in scratched or warped rims? 

These manual tire changes require mechanics to skillfully maneuver levers and other heavy duty tools, and be incredibly gentle with your rims and new tires. Naturally, this makes it easy for an inexperienced mechanic to leave your discs with serious damage. However, even the most skilled and experienced professionals are subject to human error. Contactless tire change can prevent scratches on rims by automating the tire change process using upgraded tools.

How does contactless tire change prevent rim scratches? 

The Hunter tire changer is designed to solve all the problems you may encounter when changing tires, eliminating any risk to your rims:

• Leverless tire change removes even the most stubborn tires without the use of abrasive arms. 
• The levers are replaced with scratch-resistant polymer tools that automatically follow the profile of your rim.
• This eliminates the human factor by automating the tire change process.

The four-step process for changing tires

One of the significant differences between traditional tire changes and contactless tire changes is the streamlined process. Changing a tire is usually a 9-step process for each tire compared to a non-contact 4-step process. Non-contact tire changers simply require mechanics to:

• Mount the tires on the Hunter tire changer and enter the rim configurations.
• Use mechanical rollers to remove the old tire
• Slide the new tire onto the rim using the resin hook and roller.
• Fill the tire to the correct PSI (tire pressure).

You can watch a video of this process or read a more detailed description here: Introducing the Hunter Auto34S Tire Changer.

Quick service visit

Tire changes are notorious for being time consuming, often leaving customers in the waiting room for hours. Each tire must be carefully removed from your rims, replaced with a new tire, filled to the proper PSI, installed and balanced. Chapel Hill Tire offers pick-up, delivery and transfer services, making it easy to fit any service into your schedule. However, contactless tire change minimizes waiting times for this service by streamlining the tire change process.

Chapel Hill Tire: Contactless Tire Change

When you need a tire change, Chapel Hill Tire makes buying new tires easy, convenient and affordable. After you buy new tires online with our tire finder tool, we can add them to your vehicle with advanced touchless tire change options. You can contact any of our 9 offices in the Triangle area including Raleigh, Durham, Carrborough, Apex and Chapel Hill with any questions you may have. Book an appointment here online to get started today!

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