Tire Changers for Professional Auto Shops

A swing-arm tire changer uses a mount-demount head that swings horizontally out of the way to load a wheel, while a tilt-back tire changer pivots the entire tower backward so the head moves with the column. Tilt-back machines like the TC-890T are typically faster to set up between wheels and easier on operators handling stiff or low-profile sidewalls. Swing-arm models such as the TC-880 remain a reliable, cost-effective choice for general automotive service.

Maximum tire diameter ranges from 37 inches on the motorcycle-dedicated TC-806M up to 42 inches on the heavy duty TC-890T. Outside clamping ranges run from 10 to 28 inches across the automotive lineup, covering the vast majority of passenger car, light truck, and SUV wheels. Confirm the clamping range against your most common rim sizes before selecting a model.

Yes. Low-profile and run-flat tires have stiff sidewalls that require strong bead breaking force and careful mount-demount technique. All Daytona automotive tire changers deliver 2.75 tons of bead force, and the TC-890 and TC-890T include features designed specifically for low-profile tire service.

Daytona automotive tire changers (TC-880, TC-890, TC-890T) operate on 120V single-phase 60Hz power with a 1.5 HP motor and a 20A circuit. They also require a connected shop air compressor to power the bead breaker and bead seating jets. The TC-806M motorcycle tire changer operates on 110/220V. Confirm your shop’s electrical and pneumatic supply before installation.

Yes. A tire changer mounts and demounts tires, but it does not balance them. To deliver a complete tire service, most shops pair a tire changer with a wheel balancer. Daytona offers a full lineup of automotive and motorcycle balancers that integrate well with our tire changer machines.

High-volume tire shops generally benefit from a tilt-back design with pneumatic locking and larger clamping range. The TC-890T is Daytona’s flagship heavy duty tilt-back tire changer, built to service everything from compact passenger tires up to 42-inch oversized wheels with reduced operator fatigue.

Yes. The TC-806M is a dedicated motorcycle tire changer with specialized clamping designed for delicate alloy motorcycle rims. It supports a 6 to 24 inch clamping range, 3 to 12 inch rim widths, and delivers 2,500 kg of bead breaking force for stubborn motorcycle tires.

Daytona tire changers are built with heavy-gauge steel and commercial-grade components for years of professional shop use. They are backed by Daytona’s 5-2-1 limited warranty: 5 years on structural components, 2 years on power units, and 1 year on other non-wearing parts. Wearing parts and electronic components are excluded. Equipment is intended for indoor use only.

Daytona uses a quote-based B2B model and works through a network of authorized distributors and installers across the US and Canada. For pricing, availability, or help choosing the right tire changer machine, contact Daytona Automotive Equipment.