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No matter what industry you start your own business in, it is always difficult to purchase the latest industry-leading equipment needed to succeed from day one.

A tyre fitting workshop for motorcycles is no different – and the equipment doesn’t come cheap. The most cost-effective approach to purchasing motorcycle workshop equipment, is to acquire tools and equipment as and when they are first needed, allowing the workshop to evolve over time.

Do I need different tools for fitting a motorcycle tyre to a car tyre?

Contrary to popular belief, the relevant equipment needed is no different to any generic tyre fitting workshop for class 4 vehicles; actually, you will probably find that some class 4 workshop equipment are compatible for motorcycle tyre fitting. However if you do want the premium motorcycle focused tyre machines, then you can find brands that specialise in motorcycle workshop equipment.

What equipment will you need?

Starting out, you will need to purchase a Tyre Changer and a Wheel Balancer for your workshop. If you are on a tight budget you will find that the tyre machine packages will often save you money, however if a brand new tyre machine is not top priority, then you can even find a great saving in our second hand/ex-demo machines.

Do you need any advice on motorcycle tyre fitting workshop equipment? Then get in touch on 01527 883580 to discuss in more detail or find our range of products online.

Mobile-tyre-fitting-equipment-case

We’re pleased to share with you one of our latest mobile tyre-fitting van projects, with nothing but the stock shell of a Mercedes Benz van to work with!

What goes into making a mobile tyre fitting van?

Starting in the cab, we have installed a couple of great essential features including the intelligent runlock system. This enables the van to continue running with the key removed and cab locked, allowing the fitter to utilise the machines in the rear. This is a great safety feature as it eliminates the risk of anything being stolen from inside, or the van itself being pinched.

TC220 + WB 10 in mobile Tyre Fitting Van

A voltage meter has also been added inside and strobe lights have been attached to the front grill. This provides great visibility of the van in low light conditions should the mobile fitter need to work in a potentially hazardous area. Spotlights have also been fitted to the side and rear doors for complete illumination of customers vehicles in low light and LED strips running the length of the interior ensure a well-lit work environment.

Hidden underneath the passenger seat lies the wiring, split charger and independent battery, making fantastic use of a tight and compact space which would otherwise be left empty. The time has also been taken to tidy up any of the originally loose cabling visible on the van.

The rear of the van has been fitted with a 3000w Inverter and Honda GX160 motor running a SIP compressor. Tyre Bay Direct have supplied a feature rich Atlas TC220 tyre changer with jaws to cover rim sizes as big as 24”. The tyre fitting van also includes a Manual Data Entry
WB10 wheel balancer.

The additional 3 pin sockets are perfect for use with any additional hand tools needed and a trolly jack has also been provided. Even with all this machinery, there is still plenty of space to manoeuvre even the largest tyres around the van and plenty of space for storage at the back.

Tyre Bay Direct is proud to have worked in partnership with VechicleFit Ltd on this project. Do you need a mobile solution to tyre fitting? then get in touch on 01527 883 580 to discuss in more detail.