Plan a Tire Shop Around the Work You Perform
Start with your intended services, vehicle mix, wheel dimensions and weights, available space, and budget. Equipment selection and business results depend on these details; a fixed package does not suit every shop.
Core Equipment and Its Purpose
| Equipment | Purpose | What to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Tire changer | Mount and demount compatible tires | Rim and tire dimensions, clamping method, assist tools, wheel weight, air and power |
| Wheel balancer | Measure imbalance in a mounted wheel assembly | Size and weight limits, center-hole fit, adapters, measurement method and power |
| Vehicle lift | Support compatible vehicles for the intended service | Approved lifting points, capacity and load distribution, footprint, floor, anchoring and clearance |
| Compatible rolling jack | Provide wheel-free service on an approved four-post lift | Lift compatibility, jack rails, rated capacity, lifting points and approved setup |
A rolling jack is not a wheel-handling cart. If you need to move or position heavy wheel assemblies, select handling equipment specifically suited to their weight and dimensions.
Compare Features Before Selecting a Package
For tire changers, compare the actual clamping and assist arrangement. The supplier describes KT-T835 as a single-assist-arm model. KT-T855 is a vertical tire press model; it should not be grouped with other machines merely by a premium or automatic label.
For balancing, compare each model's wheel limits and measurement functions. Do not assume laser guidance for KT-B795L from an older product URL. A truck-capable changer and a balancer in one package do not necessarily accept the same wheel assemblies.
Use the tire changer guide and balancer comparison to narrow your options.
Plan the Lift for the Intended Task
Two-post lifts can provide wheel-free mechanical access when the vehicle is correctly supported. Four-post lifts provide drive-on runways; wheel-free work requires approved accessories, and alignment work requires a suitable alignment model and its required equipment. A standard parking lift or rolling jack does not automatically provide an alignment setup.
Compare four-post lifts and scissor lifts against the exact vehicle and task. Check the supplied model's concrete, anchoring, electrical, air, and clearance requirements before preparing the site.
Build a Complete Budget
- Selected equipment and included accessories
- Freight, unloading, and installation
- Electrical and air-supply work for each selected configuration
- Floor assessment and any required preparation
- Training, maintenance, consumables and working capital
Compare current package prices with the cost of individual machines and the full setup. Estimate payback from your own service demand and contribution per completed job; equipment purchases do not guarantee higher margins or a fixed return.
Plan the Workflow
Allow room for vehicle access, doors, lift movement, tire storage, wheel handling, and the machine's operating envelope. Confirm utility connections, clearances, maintenance access and setup requirements for the actual equipment. Choose additional tools around the services you intend to offer.
Confirm Pickup and Freight
Product prices and freight charges are shown separately. Contact ALLIZOE before ordering or paying for supplier warehouse pickup to confirm actual stock and the warehouse. Confirmed supplier pickup is free, with no freight or handling fee, by appointment only; no same-day pickup is available. Wait for written readiness confirmation and the supplier release form before traveling. See our pickup guide and delivery guide.
Prepare Your Shortlist
Contact ALLIZOE with your intended services, vehicle and wheel details, floor and ceiling dimensions, available power and air, budget, and ZIP code. We can help compare equipment and identify the details to confirm before ordering.