Automotive Equipment

Automotive equipment is what separates a working shop from a parking spot with tools. From tire changers and wheel balancers to shop presses and combo machines, the right gear lets you take on more jobs, turn them faster, and do them right. This collection brings together the core equipment shops and serious DIYers rely on to outfit a bay from the ground up.

Core Shop Equipment

• Tire changers: Break the bead and swap tires without fighting a manual bar or risking the wheel.
• Wheel balancers: Spin-balance wheels to kill vibration and even out tire wear.
• Shop presses: Hydraulic force for pressing bearings, bushings, and straightening stock.
• Combo machines: Tire changer and balancer packages that outfit a tire bay in one buy.

Outfitting Your Shop

Building out a shop is about matching equipment to the work you'll actually do. A tire and wheel operation leans on changers and balancers, while a general repair shop wants a press and lifts on hand. Think about your volume, your space, and your power supply, then buy equipment rated to keep up rather than barely keep pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment do I need to start a tire shop?

At minimum, a tire changer and a wheel balancer. Many shops buy them as a combo package to cover mounting and balancing from day one.

Do I need three-phase power for shop equipment?

Some machines run on single-phase and others need three-phase. Check each machine's electrical requirements against your shop's service before buying.

What's the difference between a tire changer and a wheel balancer?

A tire changer mounts and dismounts the tire from the wheel, while a balancer spins the assembled wheel to find and correct imbalance. Most shops need both.

Every machine ships free to the lower 48 and is backed by our price match guarantee. Call or text 331-272-5655 and we'll help you outfit your shop with the right equipment for your space and volume.