Selecting equipment for tire fitting

Tire service is a key element in the auto service industry. This includes tire and inner tube repair and restoration, balancing, correcting disk defects, and other operations that car owners regularly encounter. The quality and range of services offered directly depend on the equipment of the tire service workshop. When purchasing equipment, budget, workspace size, and technical characteristics of the devices are taken into account.

Key Equipment for Tire Service

The main component of any tire service workshop is a specialized machine. This permanently installed equipment is designed for efficient tire removal and installation on disks, which is quite difficult to do manually.

There are automatic and semi-automatic models of such devices. In automatic machines, the movement of the rack is automated using a lever or button, while in semi-automatic ones — it is done manually.

Additionally, the following devices are necessary for operating a tire service post:

balancing stands; vulcanizers; compressors; auxiliary tools (for example, nut runners, jacks, hand tools).

Balance stands help avoid uneven tire wear and extend the service life of suspension and wheel bearings. They allow detecting and correcting static and dynamic balance in wheels, reducing vibration during motion.

Vulcanization equipment is used for applying patches in case of punctures and other tire damages. It operates on the principle of heating and creating high pressure, providing a higher quality of repair compared to standard repair kits.

How to Choose Equipment for Tire Service

The choice of equipment depends on the intensity of auto traffic and the type of vehicles serviced. The main stands (for mounting, wheel balancing, disk straightening) are selected based on the class of serviced transport — passenger or freight. There are also specialized models for motorcycles and special equipment.

When choosing equipment, its cost is also an important consideration. With a low level of workload, more economical semi-automatic models can be preferred over expensive automatic ones.