Mobile Tyre Fitting Equipment

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Mobile Tyre Fitting Equipment

Do you want to start up a mobile tyre-fitting service? Or maybe you are looking to expand your services by offering a reliable mobile tyre-fitting in your local and surrounding area?

Here at Tyre Bay Direct, we have a range of mobile tyre changers and mobile wheel balancers at your disposal from a variety of brands to suit all budgets. Offering the same design, features and reliability as the garage equipment we provide for your garage.

Shop our Tyre Fitting Equipment for your mobile services:

From £11.62 Weekly*

Tyre Changers

Atlas TC220 Tyre Changer 24” with Swing Arm [Optional 3 Way Help Arm]

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Wheel Balancers

Atlas WB12 Manual Data Input Motorised Wheel Balancer

£1,194.00 incl VAT£995.00 excl VAT

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£7.88 Weekly*

Wheel Balancers

Atlas WB Lite Hand Spin Wheel Balancer [Manual Data Input]

£1,074.00 incl VAT£895.00 excl VAT

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Tyre Changers

Unite 2019 24” Semi-Automatic Tyre Changer with Twin Assist Arm

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Wheel Balancers

Unite 108 24″ Manual Data Input Hand Spin Wheel Balancer

£834.00 Original price was: £834.00.£696.00Current price is: £696.00. incl VAT£695.00 Original price was: £695.00.£580.00Current price is: £580.00. excl VAT

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Types of Mobile Tyre Changers and Fitting Equipment - Choose the Right One for Your Van

Taking your services out on the road is one of the most profitable ways to expand your automotive business. Customers love the convenience of having their tyres changed at home or at work, and fleet operators rely on emergency roadside assistance to keep their lorries moving. To offer this service safely and efficiently, you need the right tools.

At Tyre Bay Direct, we supply a complete range of mobile tyre fitting equipment specifically designed to operate in the back of a commercial van.

Standard garage machines are simply not built for life on the road. They are too heavy, they draw too much electricity, and they take up far too much floor space. Mobile equipment is engineered differently. It focuses on compact dimensions, low power consumption, and rugged durability.

When you hit a pothole or drive down a bumpy country lane, your equipment needs to withstand the vibrations. We source our mobile range from industry leading manufacturers who understand exactly what a mobile technician needs to get the job done at the roadside.

Whether you are building your very first mobile tyre fitting van or upgrading an entire fleet of response vehicles, we have the machinery to suit your budget.

Our catalogue includes everything from compact 12 volt tyre changers and hand spin wheel balancers to petrol driven air compressors and heavy duty lifting gear.

By choosing the right combination of equipment, you can create a highly efficient mobile workspace that allows you to tackle any job, anywhere.

The Business Benefits of a Mobile Tyre Service

Adding a mobile tyre fitting van to your business model opens up entirely new streams of revenue. The modern consumer values time above almost everything else.

Many people are happy to pay a premium price for a technician to visit their driveway rather than spending their Saturday morning sitting in a garage waiting room. This convenience factor makes mobile fitting an incredibly easy service to sell.

For commercial clients, a mobile service is an absolute necessity. If a delivery driver suffers a blowout on the motorway, the haulage company loses money for every minute the truck is stationary.

By offering a fast, reliable emergency call out service, you can secure lucrative, long term contracts with local businesses and logistics fleets. These contracts provide a steady flow of income that keeps your business profitable all year round.

Furthermore, a mobile tyre fitting business has incredibly low overheads compared to a traditional brick and mortar garage. You do not need to pay expensive rent for a large commercial unit, and your utility bills are drastically reduced. Your van acts as your premises, your advertising billboard, and your workshop all rolled into one.

This low barrier to entry makes it an ideal business model for independent fitters looking to strike out on their own.

Types of Mobile Tyre Fitting Equipment

To provide a comprehensive service at the roadside, your van needs to be equipped with a few core pieces of machinery. Below, we outline the main types of mobile tyre equipment available in our catalogue and explain how they help you complete the job efficiently.

Mobile Tyre Changers

The tyre changer is the heart of any mobile setup. Mobile tyre machines are specifically designed with a compact footprint to maximise the workable space inside your van. They usually feature a swing arm design rather than a tilt back column.

A swing arm machine can be pushed right up against the bulkhead or the side wall of the van, saving valuable inches. Despite their smaller size, our mobile tyre changers still pack plenty of power.

They feature robust bead breakers and secure clamping jaws capable of handling a wide variety of passenger car and light commercial wheels.

Hand Spin Wheel Balancers

Balancing a wheel accurately in the back of a van presents a unique challenge. You cannot use a massive, heavy motorised balancer. Instead, mobile technicians rely on hand spin wheel balancing machines.

These clever units do not have a heavy electric motor. You simply mount the wheel on the shaft, give it a firm spin by hand, and lower the safety hood. The internal sensors read the imbalance as the wheel slows down.

Because they lack a motor, hand spin balancers are extremely light, highly compact, and draw very little power from your van battery.

Mobile Air Compressors

A reliable supply of compressed air is vital for a mobile tyre fitter. You need air to power your pneumatic tools, operate the clamping jaws on your tyre changer, and inflate the newly fitted tyres. Standard workshop compressors are too large and require a mains electricity supply.

For a mobile setup, you need a petrol or diesel driven air compressor. These standalone units run independently of your van engine.

They are built with rugged roll cages and feature compact air receivers designed to fit neatly behind the wheel arches of a commercial vehicle.

Lifting Equipment and Jacks

When you arrive at a job, the first task is getting the vehicle safely off the ground. You cannot rely on the flimsy scissor jacks provided by car manufacturers. You need professional grade lifting equipment.

Mobile fitters typically use lightweight aluminium racing jacks or pneumatic air bags. Aluminium trolley jacks are easy to lift in and out of the van repeatedly without causing back strain. Pneumatic air jacks are incredibly fast and use the compressed air from your petrol compressor to lift heavy vehicles in seconds, which is perfect for roadside emergencies.

How to Power Your Mobile Tyre Fitting Van

One of the most critical decisions you will make when building a mobile tyre van is choosing how to power your equipment. You have three main options, and the right choice depends entirely on your budget and your daily workload.

The most common and affordable method is a 12 volt system. Many of our mobile tyre changers and hand spin balancers are designed to run directly off a 12 volt supply. You achieve this by installing an auxiliary leisure battery in the back of your van, connected to a split charge relay.

As you drive to the job, the van alternator charges the leisure battery. When you arrive, the equipment runs off the battery without draining the main starting battery of your vehicle. This is a quiet, clean, and highly efficient setup for standard passenger car work.

If you prefer to use standard 240 volt garage equipment, you will need to install a heavy duty pure sine wave inverter or carry a petrol generator. An inverter changes the 12 volt battery power into standard mains electricity.

However, running a heavy motor requires a massive amount of power, so you will need a substantial battery bank. A petrol generator is a simpler solution, but it takes up valuable floor space, creates exhaust fumes, and generates a lot of noise, which can be an issue if you are working in quiet residential areas early in the morning.

Space and Weight Considerations

When outfitting a commercial van, you must pay very close attention to weight limits and space management. Every van has a maximum legal payload.

If you exceed this limit, your vehicle becomes unsafe to drive, your insurance is invalidated, and you risk severe penalties from the authorities.

Garage equipment is heavy. A tyre changer, a wheel balancer, an air compressor, and a trolley jack will consume a significant portion of your payload.

You must also account for the weight of your hand tools, your consumable supplies, and the actual tyres you are delivering to the customer.

We strongly recommend calculating the total weight of your chosen equipment before making a purchase. Look for our lightweight, mobile specific machines to keep your payload within safe and legal limits.

Space is equally important. You need enough room to move safely around the tyre machine while wrestling with stiff tyre beads. Good van design involves mounting the equipment as close to the side doors or rear doors as possible.

This allows you to work from the outside of the van if the weather is good, or stand inside if it is raining. Proper storage solutions for your weights, valves, and hand tools will keep the floor clear and prevent tripping hazards.

Best Practices for Roadside Tyre Fitting

Working at the side of a road or on a busy driveway is very different from working in a secure garage environment. Safety must always be your top priority.

Before you start any job, you must ensure your van is parked in a safe, highly visible position. You should always use high visibility warning triangles and flashing beacon lights to alert other drivers to your presence.

Personal protective equipment is non negotiable. High visibility clothing, steel toe capped boots, and heavy duty work gloves are essential for every single call out.

When lifting a vehicle, you must always ensure the ground is flat and stable. Never rely on a hydraulic jack alone. Once the vehicle is lifted, you must place sturdy axle stands underneath the chassis before removing the wheel.

A sudden hydraulic failure at the roadside can be fatal if the vehicle is not properly supported.

Finally, always keep your equipment clean and well maintained. A breakdown in a warm garage is an inconvenience. A breakdown at the side of a freezing, wet motorway is a disaster.

Check your compressor oil, inspect your hydraulic lines, and lubricate your tyre machine regularly to ensure your mobile business never grinds to a halt.

Why Choose Tyre Bay Direct for Your Mobile Setup

At Tyre Bay Direct, we understand the mobile tyre fitting industry inside out. We have helped countless independent technicians and large fleet operators design and build the perfect mobile response vehicles.

We stock trusted brands like Redback and Atlas Equipment, ensuring you get dependable machinery at a price that supports your business growth.

We also know that building a fully equipped van requires a significant upfront investment. To make things easier, we offer flexible finance options on all our mobile equipment packages.

This allows you to spread the cost over manageable monthly payments, so you can get your van on the road and earning money immediately.

Our experienced team is always on hand to offer expert advice on power supplies, layout designs, and the best equipment choices for your specific needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mobile Tyre Equipment

Can I run a standard workshop tyre changer in a van?

While it is technically possible to fit a standard garage machine into a large van, we strongly advise against it. Standard machines are very bulky and usually feature a tilt back column that requires a lot of clearance behind the machine. They also require a 240 volt or three phase power supply.

Mobile specific swing arm machines are much more compact, lighter, and often run natively on 12 volts, making them far better suited to a van environment.

Is a hand spin balancer as accurate as a motorised one?

Yes, absolutely. A high quality hand spin wheel balancer from a reputable brand will provide the exact same level of balancing accuracy as a large motorised workshop machine. The only difference is how the wheel gets spinning.

The internal sensors and the computer algorithms that calculate the imbalance are identical. They are simply packaged in a way that is better suited to low power mobile applications.

What size air compressor do I need for mobile fitting?

This depends on the tools you use. If you rely heavily on large half inch pneumatic impact wrenches to remove stubborn wheel nuts, you will need a compressor with a high CFM flow rate and a decent sized air receiver tank to prevent the pressure from dropping too quickly.

A petrol driven compressor with at least a 50 litre tank is generally considered the minimum requirement for a professional mobile setup.

Do you sell complete mobile van packages?

Yes, we offer fantastic package deals that combine a mobile tyre changer and a hand spin wheel balancer at a discounted price. Buying your equipment together is the most cost effective way to kit out your new vehicle.

Please browse our equipment packages section or contact our sales team to discuss a bespoke bundle tailored to your exact requirements.