China Tire machine VS name brand

[Skyking1992]

I've had a John Bean Tire machine for a few years and mounted many tires with it. Now it seems to have issues holding the rim. I will probably pull apart the cylinders that move the rim clamps, but the machine may just be at the end of its life.

So my question is: How do the China machines compare to the much more expensive name brand machines such as Coates, Hoffman, or John Bean.

 

[WIKDRacing]

Good question...I’ve been trying to find some reviews on this topic as well.

 

[Skyking1992]

Anybody? If you have one of the China machines, how do you like it? I mount 315-30-18 Hoosier race tires on 10.5" rims. I flip them on the rims after 1 or 2 weekends and go through several sets a year.

 

[jcthorne]

I split the difference and went with Bendpak / Ranger. Its a chinese manufacture machine but with US support and parts. Been very happy with both tire machine and balancer so far.

 

[Streetbu]

My buddy bought a mounter and a balancer from National Auto Tool. Both were Chinese. He had a smaller two lift garage but did a decent amount of daily business. That was 12 years ago and they are still working...

https://nationalautotools.com/colle...950-tire-changer-ntb-550-wheel-balancer-combo

 

[dynahoe]

my atlas machine is going on 12 years old. works perfectly. but lately i have been replacing the hoses, 5.5mm vinyl tubing has been springing leaks...cheap easy fixes..i bought the shop 5 years ago..

 

[428PI]

I bought some chinese machines a few months ago. Appear to work great so far. I paid 1200 for the pair. From funwebsurfer on the bay. Free shipping to a fedex warehouse.

 

[RPM55]

Have you considered looking into repairing the machine you have. A quick web search reveals that some repair parts are available. I'm a firm believer of repairing quality made tools before buying new questionable quality replacements.

 

[goingtoarizona]

I give you one word;

Quality.

Think about it...