Coats RC-55 Rim Clamp Tire Changer

The Coats RC-55 Rim Clamp Tire Changer is a professional tire changer designed for automotive and light truck service, with the added assistance of the Coats RC Robo-Arm® for handling challenging tire applications. Built on Coats' proven Rim Clamp® platform, the RC-55 combines a compact footprint, wide clamping range, straightforward controls, and dependable operation for tire shops, repair facilities, dealerships, and other professional automotive service centers.

The RC-55 handles alloy and steel wheels with an external clamping range of 6" to 24", tires up to 50" in diameter, and rims up to 10.5" wide. Its RC Robo-Arm® applies direct pressure to the tire bead to help keep the bead in the drop center during mounting, providing technicians with valuable assistance when servicing today's low-profile and run-flat tires.

Features and Benefits:

• RC Robo-Arm® Helper System: Applies direct pressure to the tire bead to help create a bead lock and keep the bead in the drop center, providing additional assistance with low-profile and run-flat tires.
• 6" to 24" External Clamping Range: Accommodates a broad range of passenger car and light truck wheels.
• Handles Tires Up to 50" in Diameter: Provides the capacity needed for many common automotive and light truck tire applications.
• Coats Rim Clamp® Technology: Four air-cylinder-operated clamps provide a secure grip and a familiar, repeatable tire-changing workflow.
• Manual Swing Arm: Swings away for convenient wheel access and straightforward positioning of the mount/demount tool.
• Coats Duckhead® Mount/Demount Tool: Proven design helps guide the tire bead over the rim during mounting and demounting.
• Built-In Bead Sealing Jets: Helps quickly seal difficult tire beads while tabletop inflation supports an efficient workflow.
• Foot-Controlled Bead Loosener: Accommodates rims up to 10.5" wide and allows technicians to control the bead loosening process from a convenient working position.
• Convenient Foot Controls: Strategically positioned pedals provide precise control while allowing fluid technician movement during tire service.
• Air or Electric Drive Options: Available with either a 115V electric motor or air-powered drive to accommodate different shop configurations.
• Compact Footprint: Delivers professional tire-changing capability without requiring the floor space of a larger tire changer.

Specifications:

Included Accessories:

• (2) Duckhead® Mount/Demount Tool Inserts – Part #8182961

Available Models:

• 85609950: RC-55 Air Tire Changer – 1.5 HP Air Motor
• 8560995001: RC-55 Electric Tire Changer – 115V, 1.5 HP

Why Choose the Coats RC-55?

The Coats RC-55 is an excellent choice for shops that want the familiar operation and compact footprint of a traditional rim clamp tire changer while gaining additional assistance for more challenging tire applications. The RC Robo-Arm® helps technicians service low-profile and run-flat tires by applying pressure to the tire bead and helping keep it in the drop center during mounting.

Compared with the Coats RC-45, the RC-55 retains the same 6" to 24" external clamping range, 50" maximum tire diameter, swing-arm design, and choice of air or electric power while adding the RC Robo-Arm® helper system. For shops that regularly encounter modern low-profile and run-flat tires, the RC-55 is the better-equipped choice.