Tire mounting machines

Just called TEC and Glen will be giving me a call about used machines. Will have to look into auctions as well.

How old do you think my son needs to be before tire mounting can become one of his chores? :D
 
Greg Amy said:
See? That man's THINKIN'!

Though we gotta negotiate on that price...

;)
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$20 includes him taking the wheel off the car, mounting, balancing, washing the rim and putting in back on the car (I would torque my own wheels, I never trust anyone else)
 
I just bought this:

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Combo-Specials-s/78.htm

TC221 and WB11 combo. Is a great price for a rim clamp and computer based balancer. Don't know about the quality, though. The rim clamp blew an air line after a few hours hooked up to the compressor. Couldve been my fault, though. The compress psi was a little high. They took a part off their display machine, and are sending it to me (nice service response). I'll let you know the quality once i use them for a while.

I don't know how much Greg Smith charges for shipping, since i found a semi local guy that gave about the same price ($2k). But he does have 4 or so different *outlets* scattered around the US.
 
Also, i don't know if i would use the static balancers (bubble). Obviously a trade off between the big difference is price, even when comparing the cheap stuff i bought, and the big difference in balancing for a static balance and a spin balance...it's gotta take something off your time to be vibrating down the straight! ;)
 
Buy it and just make Jeremy do the work.
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LMAO. I'll have to send him a bill for half of it too.

I have two other people who are willing to chip in a little. I'd need to find a machine for $1,000 or under. I do wonder how difficult it would be to change tires using the manual machine I referenced in the beginning of this thread. I saw one used being sold for about $600, but within 15 minutes of the guy posting it he already had several offers to buy it.
 
I actually also support the track side guys. They provide a good service.

However, the guys in our area have not had the tires i wanted a few times, and i have had to have them shipped. I then wanted to get them mounted and cure them before getting to the track. So, overall, useful and convenient to do it myself. In fact, i can't believe that ppl that work on their cars as much as most racers do (many do their own engine rebuilds), do not want to do their own tires.
 
A friend gave me a call after seeing this thread and we're going to look at a tire changing machine today. A shop closed down and they need to get rid of it (at a great price!).

How big of a compressor is needed to run one of these? Also talking about minimal use versus a shop using it often.
 
I agree with supporting the track side companys, but... it should be a two way street. If they are going to slam you because they are the only game it town....I hate people or companies that take advantage of certain situations. Everyone has to make a buck but......
 
Mine recommends 110 to 140 psi. My compressor was set to somewhere between 150 and 160 when i blew the hose connection.
 
dj10 said:
I agree with supporting the track side companys, but... it should be a two way street. If they are going to slam you because they are the only game it town....I hate people or companies that take advantage of certain situations. Everyone has to make a buck but......
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What is considered slamming?
 
I try to use the boys at the track when I can. But, that's difficult with schedules and needs. My local guy hit's me for over 100 for a set. And it's a drop off we'll get to them and come back tomorrow deal.

I've talked with lots of shop owners in the area, (that I'd actually trust with race tires and race wheels) and around here, there are no "pizza and beer" deals, heck, most shops won't touch them to start with. And some of the track guys hit me for an extra charge if they don't actually sell the tire. (Even if it's a brand they don't sell).

So, I see the need for doing it yourself....
 
Took a look at the machine, and for the price I can't go wrong with it. Now actually figuring out how to use it and the various tricks is another story.

Onto Balancers. Think the one in my original post would work okay? A true machine is way over my budget and think needs.
 
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