10 new tire & wheel service tools for automotive technicians

Oct. 4, 2024
Does your shop have the tooling it needs for tire repair and maintenance? Check out some of the latest tools to have crossed our desks.

Tires are an integral part of every vehicle. Without them we wouldn't get very far, so the proper tooling for repairs and maintenance is crucial when servicing your customers' vehicles.  Check out some of the latest tire and wheel tools and equipment that have crossed our desks. 

1. Dual/Single Wheel Separator, No. 5693

The OTC Dual/Single Wheel Separator, No. 5693, can quickly separate rusted, frozen, or seized outside dual wheels or single wheels from the wheel hub.

2. Tire Spreader, No. 5600

The Branick Tire Spreader, No. 5600, is designed to make tire inspections more efficient. An integrated ramp allows for easy loading and unloading of tires.

3. 90-degree Right Angle LockNFlate Air Chuck

The 90-degree Right Angle LockNFlate Air Chuck from LockNLube is ideal for motorcycles, bikes, ATVs, and other difficult-to-reach tire valves.

4. Wireless Mobile Column Lifts, Nos. WPLS-135, WPLS-185, and WPLS-185W

The Gray Manufacturing Wireless Mobile Column Lifts, Nos. WPLS-135, WPLS-185, and WPLS-185W, feature a wireless communication system and touchscreen graphic control system.

5. 6-pc Wheel Torque Wrench Set, No. 168-16000

The 6-pc Wheel Torque Wrench Set, No. 168-16000, from Ascot Supply, features five colored preset wrenches and a micro-adjustable wrench to cover most automotive/light truck lug nut applications.

6. Rechargeable Digital Tire Inflator, No. DT7G

The Matco Tools Rechargeable Digital Tire Inflator, No. DT7G, uses a rechargeable USB-C design for extended use and screen time.

7. WinAlign 18 Software Update

The WinAlign 18 Vehicle Information Database Update from Hunter Engineering adds over 550 new records to the software, covering the records that weren't yet in existence during the previous release and providing more than 1,000 updates to existing ones based on OEM changes.

8. S57 Programming Tool

The S57 Programming Tool from Schrader TPMS Solutions is designed to simplify TPMS management. It can program sensors, including EZ-sensors and other programmable TPMS sensors.

9. Tire Wrench Support Stand, No. 967

The Tire Wrench Support Stand, No. 967, from Thexton is a steel support stand that includes multiple support points, ensuring alignment. The stand is 29.5" and is designed to provide clearance for various vehicles, from cars to heavy duty trucks.

10. 555e Digital Tire Inflator Gauge

The Milton Industries 555e Digital Tire Inflator Gauge is designed to quickly and easily inflate or deflate tires ranging from small cars to heavy duty equipment precisely, allowing the technician to save time.

About the Author

Emily Markham | Editor | PTEN and Professional Distributor

Emily Markham is the editor of  Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) and Professional Distributor magazines. She has been writing about the automotive aftermarket since 2019, after graduating from UW-La Crosse with a bachelor's degree in English. During her first three years with Endeavor Business Media's Vehicle Repair Group, Markham also wrote for Fleet Maintenance magazine. 

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