Tire Machine

[jacks2000]

I'm spending way too much to get tires mounted. Any suggestions for a good tire machine in the $800-1500 range? I need at least 19" diameter and 13" width.
Thanks
Jack

 

[vr6vdub]

You'll need a balancer too. A think you'll have a hard time finding anything in that price range given the type of tire you're trying to mount.

 

[tractordude]

http://www.derekweaver.com/tire-changers/?sort=priceasc

 

[SMKS]

I'm spending way too much to get tires mounted.

How much is "way too much."

Are these tires you're buying online or in store?

 

[KNS Autosport]

stay away from Ranger, I hate my RX950at, after 4 years the welds are starting to break and the arms are loose, its just overall falling apart

 

[North Run Grader]

Check your local tire shops, they usually upgrade machines every 2-4 years and let the old machines go for trade in value. Just be ready to have cash on hand and a truck or trailer ready if they call. You usually get to test the machine before they install the new one. Either that or watch for local industrial auctions, but with those you get what you see.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I'm spending way too much to get tires mounted. Any suggestions for a good tire machine in the $800-1500 range? I need at least 19" diameter and 13" width.

You will not find a "good" new one in that range. You might NOT even find a "good" used one in that range. Also older models might not meet your diameter and width requirements. Most of the really old ones are not "gentle" on aluminum rims.


"Thinking out of the box", check out the manually operated, No-Mar "Scratch-less" Classic Tire Changer. Even though they say they are for motorcycle tires, they work fine on a drop center rims. It will handle up to 21" rim. Double check on the max rim width.

 

[jacks2000]

I race a Firebird in American Sedan and I like to flip the tire on the wheels after every race plus they only last 2-3 weekends (depending on the track) so that means a lot of tire changes. I run Hoosiers and generally don't need to balance them. Plus with my other cars (and sons cars) we probably spend $5-600 a year plus the hassle of hauling them to the tire store and then going back after them. At the track you can drop $100-120 pretty quick.

The Weaver that Tractordude linked looks pretty good. Has anyone used them?
Thanks

 

[mark18mwm]

I used to race dirt modified, also many many tire changes. Probably every other night out I needed at least one tire. My brother has a old Coats 40/40 and I work part time for a guy with a Coats 20/20. Both of those machines work great on steel wheels and stock type aluminum but I never tries them with nice aftermarket wheels. both of those machines were under $400, I can't honestly remember the actual price but I believe the 40/40 was picked up for $250. keep a eye on the usual places like Craig's list Ebay and don't be afraid to talk to a few old school mechanics who might know somebody updating and selling their old one. They were a great thing to have around when you didn't get home from the track until 1 am. and needed to change tires and get the car ready to race that night again and don't have the time to run around finding someone to change them or worse, change them by hand.

 

[tractordude]

I have this one.
http://www.derekweaver.com/rodders-...weaver-w-898xs-tire-changer-assist-arm-combo/

I ordered it with out the power assist to save a few bucks, then last year I ordered the power assist after the machine made me some money.

My machine will do a 28" tire. The only down fall is on smaller rims. 13" need to be clamped on the outside, and some 15" aluminum also on the outside also.
And that really isn't a big deal, every once in awhile I forget to unclamp small tires before airing it up.
The air chuck end is a POS., so I added a short hose to run air nozzles and ect.

I keep track of the tires it has changed, I'm at about 300 in two years.
No issues with the machine at all.
Also I thought the company was top notch in every facet. When I ordered the power assist, they had my machine info on file. Apparently they had a design change, and made sure I was getting the correct assist arm for my machine.

I charge $15 for a dismount/mount. So the machine paid for itself in a years time.

 

[bdbecker]

That looks just like the one my brother has. Nice unit... had a little trouble breaking beads on 10 ply truck tires, but we were able to get it to work - honestly a non-issue in the grand scheme of things.

 

[Streetbu]

Here ya go, brand new with a warranty too!
http://www.nationalautotools.com/tire-equipment/tire-changers?product_id=200

 

[pacemade]

You can rent a tire machine from a parts store or supplier, you could probably get all the tire work done you need for under the 800 and return it. Or if you want to rent to own i think your payments are credited towards an account.

 

[jomobco]

I found some Coats machines by looking at their service people in my area. They were all buttoned up and ready to go. I doubt you'll get both for what you want to spend but best of luck.

 

[mark18mwm]

Here is a place selling Coats that look real nice for $995. If the all look like the one in the pic they are nice looking. This is what my brother has, but his is nowhere near as pretty as this one (he has plans to restore it) but functions great and as I said he found it for $250. http://www.yournexttire.com/used-coats-4040-tire-machine-10-17-5-changer-call-for-availability/