Adding castors to Ranger tire changer

[Relax]

My new (to me) tire changer is going into my small 20x20 for now, and I need to be able to move it into and out of the corner when not/in use. The whole machine seems to be supported by 4 plastic feet that are drilled for optional anchoring, so I'm going to install some locking castors with an appropriate weight rating. Anybody see any problems?

 

[Wamsutta]

Get Colson Performa 6 inch.

 

[M6erfan]

Get Colson Performa 6 inch.

+1

Colson makes good castors

 

[metaleltr]

Only issue I see is if you intend to use it like that. They tends to scoot if not bolted down anyway. A mobile base like for woodworking equipment may be better.

 

[rsanter]

Only issue I see is if you intend to use it like that. They tends to scoot if not bolted down anyway. A mobile base like for woodworking equipment may be better.

This is what I was thinking

 

[ZRX61]

The feet aren't drilled for *optional* anchoring...Even with locking castors you're going to be dragging it all over the shop.

 

[jsaw]

The feet aren't drilled for *optional* anchoring...Even with locking castors you're going to be dragging it all over the shop.

I would agree wih this

 

[IndyGarage]

I saw a guy with a tire changer in the back of a truck that was on casters. He had the locking kind - I would think it might tend to move around a bit, but would work.

I tried putting casters on my balancer and that was definitely a no go.

 

[Danglerb]

Move it around anyway you want, but bolt it down to use it. Leaving some empty holes in the floor when not in use should not be a problem.

 

[metaleltr]

This may be another case for having a pallet jack. Bolting the tire machine to a heavy pallet than use the pallet jack to move it.

 

[Relax]

Only issue I see is if you intend to use it like that. They tends to scoot if not bolted down anyway. A mobile base like for woodworking equipment may be better.

That was my original thought, but couldn't find one in the right size and weight capacity (but to be fair, I didn't know where to look and didn't try that hard). Whatever I get, the wheels will lock so that the machine doesn't move freely unless I want it to.

 

[Relax]

The feet aren't drilled for *optional* anchoring...Even with locking castors you're going to be dragging it all over the shop.

What do you mean? It says right in the manual that anchoring is optional and the feet are drilled for that purpose. I have the Ranger R980XR.

 

[Relax]

I saw a guy with a tire changer in the back of a truck that was on casters. He had the locking kind - I would think it might tend to move around a bit, but would work.

I tried putting casters on my balancer and that was definitely a no go.

I would never dream of putting casters on a balancer - that's nuts! Although I'm sure it would make a viral youtube video, kind of like the ones where they throw the cinder block into the dryer.

 

[Relax]

Move it around anyway you want, but bolt it down to use it. Leaving some empty holes in the floor when not in use should not be a problem.

I installed anchors in my floor for my HF manual tire changer because it just can't be used without them. Why does everyone recommend anchoring this thing down? It wasn't anchored at the shop I got it from and they used it for 15 years. Maybe I'm missing something?

 

[IndyGarage]

I would never dream of putting casters on a balancer - that's nuts! Although I'm sure it would make a viral youtube video, kind of like the ones where they throw the cinder block into the dryer.

It wasn't that bad, but it didn't work either. I like the idea above about mounting it to a pallet and then using a pallet jack to move it around.

 

[Relax]

It wasn't that bad, but it didn't work either. I like the idea above about mounting it to a pallet and then using a pallet jack to move it around.

Except my garage is only 20x20 with a 4-post lift in one bay and a motorcycle lift in the other. Nevermind my tool chest, parts washer, 2 tire racks, Trailer-In-A-Bag, and 7 bikes!

 

[Relax]

Oh, and as of now, I unloaded the changer onto a pair of car dollies for now just to get it into position. Seems to be OK, as these things are rated for 3000 lbs. Bought them to help during the installation of my 4-post lift, and they’ve been collecting dust ever since.

 

[chinsk]

I’ve got a ranger rim clamp machine. Mine isn’t bolted down, just sitting on the metal pads.
I don’t move it much but you can drag it around a little. I would think 6 inch casters would be a pain with the pedals 6” off the ground. Also that’s an extra 6” you gotta lift your rims and tires.

 

[PoorOwner]

this is not mine but it's on a machinery mobile base, popular with woodworker guys.

I am pretty sure most of them you can lower a couple of small rubber foot so it is not completely on casters.

 

[Relax]

this is not mine but it's on a machinery mobile base, popular with woodworker guys.

I am pretty sure most of them you can lower a couple of small rubber foot so it is not completely on casters.

That's perfect! Where'd you find the pics?

 

[PoorOwner]

That's perfect! Where'd you find the pics?

https://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw-k1600-general-discussions/25641-weaver-tire-changer-3.html

 

[Relax]

Thanks!