Different types of tire changers available
Tire changers are absolutely vital to being able to change a modern car tire. Almost every auto, body, oil, and tire shop has one type of model or another. Many car owners rely on these machines to make sure their expensive tires don’t get damaged while the wheel is being repaired. There are several different types of such changers.
Semi-automatic tire changer
The semi-auto changer is an affordable alternative to the fully automatic version. We will discuss the automatic model in a moment. The semi-auto changer requires a little more hands-on experience to operate than the automatic. Most of these kit styles come with a swingarm and a 20″ wheelbase to accommodate changing up to a 20″ wheel. Other, wider versions for the longer wheelbases are available for slightly more than the standard 20″.
Most of this advanced tire changing equipment combines the rocker column effect with a turntable that is only 665mm off the ground, making the process easier and more efficient than previous models. The semi-automatic version is ideal for mounting and dismounting any car, van or motorcycle wheel.
automatic tire changer
The automatic model is by far one of the fastest and most efficient means of changing a wheel in any shop. Many automatic changers are used to change wheels up to 24″ in size. The size and weight of the tire make the use of semi-automatic equipment too dangerous, not to mention slow.
The tilt column is pneumatically controlled and requires much less manual labor. Shifters this size often have a bead breaker unit, a reinforced frame to handle the added stress and weight of heavier wheels and tires, and a fully automatic turntable to make things run much smoother and faster. . All the mechanic has to do is set up the machine and keep his fingers safe! These automatic changers are ideal for changing wheels on SUVs, large cars, and trucks.
The newest tire changers
I wouldn’t make a header just for “new” machines like this if I didn’t have to. There is a new variety of Tire Changer that is making its way into world markets. It is revolutionizing the features, devices, and look of standard automatic or semi-automatic tire changer options; the Corghi-Artiglio 500, to be exact. This specific model is at the forefront of quality, speed, and security for this niche.
It is one of the few models to come with double bead breaker discs to make mounting and dismounting the wheel twice as fast. This model also features a newly designed takedown system and improved clamping bracket to ensure there is no slippage of any kind.
At the end of the day, there are many different types of tire changing equipment that you can choose from. Deciding on your budget, and what is the most efficient type, is up to you and your business plan. If you can’t afford the best, then the semi-automatic version may be the choice you want to make.