In every auto shop, efficient tire service is essential for keeping operations running smoothly. Whether you’re dealing with regular retail tire work or more challenging commercial or high performance jobs. Having the right tire machine parts available is critical. Quality components not only enhance performance but also extend the lifespan of your equipment, allowing you to deliver reliable results to your customers and keep your tire techs productive. In this blog, we’ll cover the essential tire machine parts that every auto shop should have and explore how these parts can enhance the functionality of your tire changing machines.
Why Quality Tire Machine Parts Matter
The backbone of any auto shop’s tire-changing operations is the tire machine, this often overlooked and underappreciated machine often doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Whether your shop handles a high volume of passenger cars, trucks, or specialty vehicles, your tire machine must be equipped with quality components to perform the way it was designed. Not only do they affect the machine’s performance, but they also affect safety and efficiency. Well-maintained parts and consumables reduce the risk of equipment failure, and injuries ensuring smooth operations and give a quick turnaround time to customers.
1. The Importance of Protective Clamp Covers: Grip Max 2.0 Rebuild Kit
Protective clamp covers play a vital role in protecting delicate wheels during the mounting and demounting process, and without high-quality clamp covers, your clamps could spin on the wheel, causing damage to the wheel. The Grip Max 2.0 Rebuild Kit (Part #85611034) is a must-have for keeping your tire changing machine in top condition. This kit includes four replacement covers that ensure your machine maintains a slip free grip during service and ensures sensitive wheels can be serviced without slide marks from a slipping clamp.
Whether you’re working with the latest X and Maxx Series tire changers, having a set of fresh grips ready for quick replacement is key to keeping your operation moving. As parts wear out over time, investing in rebuild kits like the Grip Max 2.0 will keep your machines in peak condition.
2. Enhanced Clamping Power: Grip Max Extended 30” Clamps
One of the most important tire machine parts in any shop is the clamp itself. Clamps hold the wheel securely in place and prevent rotational slip, allowing the machine to perform mounting and demounting functions effectively. For shops working with large diameter or custom wheels, Grip Max® Extended 30” Clamps (Part #85607986) provide an extended clamping range of 16” up to 30”, making them ideal for handling a wide variety of wheels without sacrificing the ability to service wheels down to 16”.
These clamps fit both X and Maxx Series tire changers and offer flexibility when working with different wheel sizes. If your shop often deals with large diameter or specialty wheels upgrading to extended clamps can add increaded service capability as wheel as open new custom wheel revenue streams.
Essential Duckhead® Mount/Demount Tools
Mounting and demounting tools are crucial components in any tire machine, responsible for lifting and positioning the tire in place for fast mounting or dismounting. Let’s look at some essential Duckhead® mount/demount tools available from Coats Company, perfect for ensuring your tire machine can put any bead in the drop center:
3. Nylon Duckhead® Mount/Demount Tool
Designed with added rim protection in mind, the Nylon Duckhead® Mount/Demount Tool (Part #8183061) is a superior choice for shops handling sensitive or expensive wheels. This tool replaces the steel Duckhead® tool to prevent scratches or damage during the tire change process. It’s compatible with several models, including the RC-45, RC-55, X-Series®, Maxx Series, and GTS Series tire changers.
By investing in the Nylon Duckhead® tool, you’re ensuring that your team can service a range of wheels without the risk of damaging customer wheels—ultimately improving your shop’s reputation and customer satisfaction. Don’t be afraid to keep a few of these in stock to be prepared no matter what wheels need to be serviced.
4. High-Spoke Plastic Duckhead® Mount/Demount Tool
For shops handling custom or high-spoke wheels, the High-Spoke Plastic Duckhead® Mount/Demount Tool (Part #8184432) is a game-changer. This tool is specifically designed to lift the bead above spokes on high spoke wheels, allowing for easy removal and installation on specialty wheels. It’s compatible with X-Series, Maxx Series, and RC Series tire changers.
Using the High-Spoke Plastic Duckhead® tool reduces the chance of damage to intricate wheel designs, allowing your shop to service high-end or performance vehicles with confidence. This tool is indispensable for shops that see a lot of custom or high-spoke wheel designs. Having one of these on hand to use is a great way to ensure if a high spoke wheel shows up, your guys can change it damage free.
5. Steel Duckhead® Mount/Demount Tool
If you’re looking for durability and precision, the Steel Duckhead® Mount/Demount Tool (Part #81827881) is an excellent choice. This tool features a plastic floating tail that conforms to the rim, mirroring its radius for optimal tire positioning during installation. The steel body ensures it can handle heavy-duty jobs, and replacement plastic inserts (Part #182961) are available to extend its usability.
Steel Duckhead® tools are perfect for shops that handle high volumes or tougher jobs such as commercial and steel assemblies, providing a reliable solution for heavy-duty tire work.
Choosing the Right Tire Machine Parts for Your Shop
Equipping your tire machines with high-quality parts is crucial to maintaining efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. Whether you need reliable clamp covers like the Grip Max 2.0 Rebuild Kit, enhanced service capability with Grip Max® Extended 30” Clamps, or specialized Duckhead® mount/demount tools, the Coats Company offers a wide range of tire machine parts to meet your shop’s needs.
By investing in the right components, you’ll ensure that your tire-changing machines continue to perform at their best, helping your shop deliver top-tier service. To explore more about the tire machine parts that can enhance your operations, visit the Coats Company website or contact your local area sales or service rep and browse their selection of tire changing machines and accessories tailored to your specific needs.
