RC Tire Changers
RC 45 & RC 55
Tire Changers
RC 45 and RC 55 are the ideal, compact tire changers for aftermarket shops with tight space requirements. They give you the capability to handle most OEM fitments with confidence, using the space and power sources you already have. They’re the kind of equipment you keep – simple, proven, and built to last.
Built on Coats DNA that defined Rim Clamp® methodology,
the tire changing gold standard.
Engineered for durability, designed for your space
The RC 45 and RC 55 rim clamp tire changers are offered in 2 power options to match your shop setup, electric (115V) or air-powered, to give you the ultimate flexibility in shop placement. They‘re designed and built in the U.S. and serviced locally by our own factory-trained service technicians.
Familiar Technology that’s the Proven, Industry Standard
Rim Clamp® Methodology
Rim clamping supports fast, repeatable workflows, while providing the secure grip technicians need to mount tires efficiently with less slip. Coats has also made it the go-to design for today’s busy shops. Because it’s the industry standard, most techs already know how to use it – so there’s less ramp-up and more productivity from day one.
Power Options
RC Tire Changers come in 115V electric or air powered models that are designed to fit your shop’s space and power constraints. No extra outlet required. With the RC, you get the familiarity of Coats Rim Clamp® with a smaller footprint, so you can say “yes” to tire service revenue.
Swing Arm Design
The manual swing arm design lets your techs use and move the tools heads as needed with speed and simplicity. We’ve designed RC tire changers to fit your space and your workflow, suitable for changing OEM fitments.
Duckhead mount and demount tool
The Coats Duckhead is essential to every tire change and comes standard on the RC 45 and RC 55. It rests on the rim to create space between the tire and wheel, guiding the bead over the rim edge during demounting so the tire can be removed. The same Duckhead then helps guide the bead back onto the rim when mounting a new tire.
Robo-Arm Helper System
The Robo-Arm provides direct pressure to the tire bead to create a bead lock – pushing the bead in the drop center when mounting. It gives techs extra assistance when changing the run-flat and low-profile tires common on today’s OEM vehicles.
Built in bead sealing jets
Seal beads quickly with the built in bead sealing jets. Tabletop inflation offers a fast and seamless workflow.
More details
| RC 45 | RC 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel Handled | Alloy and Steel for Car & Light truck | Alloy and Steel for Car & Light truck |
| Rim Diameter | 6″-24″ External | 6″-24″ External |
| Maximum Tire Diameter | 50″ Max | 50″ Max |
| Maximum Rim Width | 10.5″ Max | 10.5″ Max |
| Bead Loosening System | Foot Control, up to 10.5″ Wide | Foot Control, up to 10.5″ Wide |
| Wheel Clamping System | 4 Clamps, air cylinder operated | 4 Clamps, air cylinder operated |
| Mount/Demount Mechanism | Swing arm, for better access | Swing arm, for better access |
| Helper Devices | N/A | RC Robo Arm |
| Bead Seating System | 3.4 Gallons | 3.4 Gallons |
| Inflation Gauge | 0 – 60 psi | 0 – 60 psi |
| Air Supply Gauge | 0 – 300 psi | 0 – 300 psi |
| Air Drive System (Air Model | 1.5HP Air Motor, 110-175psi 15scfm | 1.5HP Air Motor, 110-175psi 15scfm |
| Electric Drive System (Elec. Model) | 115V, 1.5HP Elec. Motor, 60Hz, 15amp | 115V, 1.5HP Elec. Motor, 60Hz, 15amp |
| Footprint | 35″x x 44″ d x 70″ h | 35″x x 44″ d x 72″ h |
| Ship Weight | 600 lb | 620 lb |
| Warranty | 1 yr parts, 6 months labor | 1 yr parts, 6 months labor |
| Part Number | Air: 85609949, Elec: 8560994901 | Air: 85609950, Elec: 8560995001 |
The RC Series Advantage
Backed by our Connect Service Network
Training & Install Included
Serviced by Product Experts
RC Balancers are supported by Coats Connect the industry’s only service network staffed coast to coast by our own factory-trained techs and product support pros who actively manage our dispatch team from call to completion. We set up your equipment, provide on- site training, and offer unmatched access to OEM parts, manufactured to meet the unique specifications of our systems.
Benefits of our Coats Connect Service Network
- Coast to Coast support, based in Nashville
- Field Servive
- Access to OEM Parts
- Scheduled Service
RC Tire Changer accessories
RC 45 and RC 55 Accessories
| *8182961 | Duckhead® Mount/Demount Tool Inserts – 2 |
| 8183606 | Bead Loosener Shoe Socks – 2 |
| 85009048 | Paste Lube Bracket & Brush |
| 81837101 | Paste Lube |
| 85607787 | Grip-Max® Plus Clamps – 4 |
| 8560716108 | Grip-Max® Plus Grips – 8 |
| 85000783 | Lift Tool Socks – 10 |
| 85610105 | Premium Storage Cabinet |
| 8183061 | Plastic Duckhead® Mount/Demount Tool |
| 85609077 | Manual Bead Depressor Kit |
| 8183604 | Steel Clamp Booties |
* Included with RC 45 and RC 55
Optional Accessories
Point of Use Wheel Lift System
#5608609
Storage Cabinet
#5610105
Manual Bead Depressor & Bracket Kit
#5609077
RC Series
Build A Full Shop With The RC Series
RC Wheel Balancers are the perfect complement to your RC Tire Changers. With core, proven technologies, they work together so aftermarket shops can perform tire services on OEM passenger car and light truck wheel fitments, and to generate additional revenue—all within their existing space and setup. The RC Series is part of the Coats full shop portfolio of technologies and services that keep people moving and technology turning.
Frequently Asked Questions
A rim clamp tire changer is a tire service machine that uses a secure clamping system to hold the wheel by the rim while mounting and demounting tires. This design speeds up tire changing and reduces the risk of wheel or tire damage compared to manual methods.
Compact tire changer models are engineered to deliver professional tire mounting and demounting performance in a smaller footprint, ideal for shops with limited floor space. Despite their size, they still handle most passenger car and light truck tire sizes reliably.
Swing arms and helper arms improve bead mounting and demounting by guiding the tire bead over the rim with less effort and fewer tools. This feature makes changing stubborn or stiff beads faster and safer for technicians.
No. RC tire changers are available in both standard electric (115 V) and air‑powered (110–175 psi) versions, so you can match the machine to your shop’s existing utilities without costly upgrades.
RC Tire Changers handle 6”-24” external rim diameter and up to 10.5” rim width. The maximum tire diameter is 50.” RC tire changers can manage the majority of OEM passenger and light truck tire sizes.
Yes. Accessories like bead assist rollers, inflation systems, protective jaw covers, and specialty duckheads expand a changer’s capability and protect wheels during service.
The RC 45 is a compact, swing-arm tire changer that handles most OEM fitments. The RC 55 adds a Robo-Arm helper system for extra assist with run-flats and low-profile tires.
Yes. Both models are designed with a compact footprint and standard 115V power options, perfect for tight service bays or seasonal expansion.
Yes. RC Tire Changers are backed by the Coats Connect Service Network – the only factory-trained, coast-to-coast service team in the industry.
Yes. RC Tire Changers are designed and built in La Vergne, TN, where Coats is headquartered.