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Atlas Equipment: The Wheel Balancers range that keeps on giving!

Atlas Equipment Wheel Balancers

 

We believe in partnering with the best to distribute solutions tailored for the UK market we are proud to serve & Atlas Automotive Equipment has been knocking it out of the park recently (to coin an American term for baseball fans).

Yes the US of A brand has been non stop in tweaking their machines to work in the European market & we couldn’t be happier to be the sole supplier, both in the UK, France (via Tyre Bay direct France) & across Europe!

As this relationship goes from strength to strength, we have now kitted out many garages in 2019 with brand new Atlas Equipment packages.

This growth been especially evident in the Atlas Wheel Balancers range across 2019, with incredible new machines going on sale at super competitive prices. The range now covers everything from hand spin balancers up through to 3D balancing.

Exclusive equipment changes for the UK!

New features are in abundance & updated design make these machines fit for any garage.

Building on the foundations of the early 2019 line up, brand new technological developments now feature alongside the brands recognised strength, efficiency and simplicity in operation. The evolution for the next generation of wheel balancing machines has been staggering for Atlas.

Something for every Tyre Fitter

Just in case you missed us shouting about it constantly, here is our complete range of Atlas wheel balancers, available to purchase online or through your account manager today:

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We have your garage covered for all your wheel balancing needs, offering everything from manual wheel balancers through to fully automatic wheel balancing options!

Contact our dedicated team online now or call us on 01527 883580 to discuss your wheel balancing garage equipment requirements today.

 

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The magic formula to picking your new wheel balancer!

Many of us are not contemplating a new investment in terms of the return it will bring, only considering the cost required to offer the service.

Relating this to balancing, each garage will have their own thoughts on the subject, as everyone’s balancing equipment requirements are different – as is the potential revenue.

How long before your wheel balancer makes you money?WB49 2D Balancer

Knowing the answer to this means knowing how long it will take to earn a return on your investment!

Take this basic sum:

Cost of balancer / (Cost charged per balance*Average number of balances completed a week) = Number of weeks to pay off your balancer

From there it’s all profit! If you are starting out from scratch, projecting realistic numbers could help you adjust your charge & ensure your business is sustainable.

Every time you complete a tyre fitting job with a tyre changer, a wheel balancer is required to perform the balancing service for that complete customer service so you can take the number of wheels you expect to fit as the average number of balances completed a week.

Ensure you are upselling balancing correctly to the customer as an essential service for safe driving as part of all tyre fitting.

Let’s put that into perspective…

If you are performing at least one balancing job per day and say you purchase a mid-range wheel balancer from our Tyre Bay Direct product range e.g. the Atlas WB49 Wheel Balancer at £1,195 + VAT, it will only take you ONE MONTH for every job to then become pure profit!

WOW.

Our range of Wheel Balancers – discover the perfect tyre changing companion!

You could work the return out for the week, month or even days based on the frequency you fit and balance tyres.

So, if you are holding back on purchasing a brand-new wheel balancer for your garage services because you are unsure of the benefit, then don’t worry, we have a wheel balancer for every budget in mind & are happy to calculate the return on investment with you!

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The result!

Your garage’s tyre fitting services are tangible and bringing in enough business easily helps calculate the return your equipment is giving you. This is an approach we’ve seen make many a garage successful!

To discover even more equipment models, browse through our entire wheel balancer collection online today.

For more product information, contact us online now or call our equipment specialist team on 01527 883580.

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Self-Adhesive Weights: Correct installation for accurate balancing!

Self-Adhesive Wheel Weights

Every tyre fitter knows that wheel balancing weights are the most essential components to the balancing procedure; the process of wheel balancing can’t be completed without them!

Depending on the tyre you are balancing e.g. steel or alloy, the main two options available to fitters are knock-on weights and self-adhesive wheel weights respectively. For passenger vehicles, motorcycles and trucks with alloy wheels, self-adhesive weights are required in order to complete the process without damaging the rim of the wheel.

We are going to focus on these types of weights in today’s blog:

One of the most popular consumables sold at Tyre Bay Direct!

Also known as “stick-on weights”, our self-adhesive balancing weights continue to be one of the most popular consumables on our website.

Not only because the need for balancing alloy wheels has grown over the past few years, but also due to our competitive prices and ease of bulk ordering.

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Proper Application

So, you’ve purchased high-quality self-adhesive wheel weights but you’re not sure you’ve ever been shown the right way use them? Used correctly you won’t even know they are on the rim!

One of the most obvious steps (and yet often overlooked!), is making sure you have a reliable wheel balancer that is set up correctly. This can often guide you through the complete process quickly and accurately.

The first step to the correct installation of wheel balancing weights needs to be conducted with your balancer. Identify the specific location for your weight to be placed – whether this be with a manual wheel balancer or a more advanced laser precision balancer. Ensure the area of the placement is clean for a secure bond between the wheel and the weight before positioning the weight on the wheel.PWB90 side on image

Your balancer will identify the right size of weight needed. Remove the plastic protective backing, taking care not to touch the adhesive. Apply the weight to the inside of the wheel with even pressure to provide a secure placement.

Advanced balancers will use a laser to highlight this spot like the Atlas Platinum PWB90 Premium 3D Sonar Wheel Balancer.

If required, conduct a check spin on your balancing machine to guarantee the correct weight and position has been achieved. You’ve now got a balanced of the wheel.

Finding the right weights & equipment…

Not sure what you need or want to talk to someone? We are experts in helping our customers find the right balancer and wheel weight consumables for their garage services.

Contact our account team on 01527 883580 today to discuss in more detail.

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Take a wheel weight off your shoulders!

Are you struggling to identify which wheel weights are best for you? Maybe you need better value for money or to break away from the same supplier because you think it’s the most convenient?

What many fitting tyres don’t realise is the power that good account management and a vast array of online stock can have for both their ordering process and bottom line.

We’ve run through a few of the most popular weights we sell online. We say most popular based on a few factors:

  • Customers love the price!
  • They love the bulk offers that help them save big!
  • They know and trust their account manager who is only a phone call away!
  • They can stock up 24/7 online safe in the knowledge their wheel weights will arrive ASAP

All this flexibility mean order wheel weights suits how you want to buy, helps you save time stocking up and gives you peace of mind that supply is never far away.

Our philosophy is simple – offer the best product at a competitive price in the most convenient way for our customers, with a team to help at any stage of the purchase.

Wheel Weights Breakdown

Covering all types of passenger and commercial vehicle, our popular and comprehensive range of wheel balancing weights means you can stock up to cover all requirements in one easy order. From steel & alloy Knock on Weights through to Self-Adhesive Weights. We can even supply commercial Truck Wheel Weights.

Self-Adhesive WeightsTBDA03-5KG - 5kg Roll of Self Adhesive Stick on Weights - 5g

Self adhesive balancing weights, also known as stick on weights, are one of the most popular consumable items we sell at Tyre Bay Direct.
They are used for the balancing of alloy wheels and are super easy to apply. Self adhesive weights are available in either a matt, polished or slick black finish. With so many weight options and finishes to choose from we are sure to have the right self adhesive wheel balancing weights for you, including the most common 5g and 10g sections, 5g only sections and 2.5g sections.

Knock On Weights

Known as a more traditional weight for wheel balancing, we stock a comprehensive range of Lead-free Zinc Alloy Coated Knock On Weights for Alloy Wheels and Knock On Weights for Steel Wheels. Offering a range of knock on weights from 5g to 60g, these are available in packs of 50 or 100.

TBDW15 - Zinc Steel Coated Weight -15g X 100 TBDC35 - Zinc Alloy Coated Weight -35g X 50

Tyre Balancing Weight Bulk Buys

By bulk ordering your wheel weights today, you can save over £20! We think it makes sense given you are buying weights you’ll need anyway! (Remember, the bigger the quantity, the bigger the savings! Ensure to get over £50 worth for free delivery on qualifying orders.

Check out these incredible Tyre Balancing Weight offers online today or call our team on 01527 883 580 to meet your account manager and discuss your requirements.

Want to see all our vast range of consumables? Then check them out online today.