Coats RC-55 Rim Clamp Tire Changer + Coats RC-550 3D Wheel Balancer Combo

The Coats RC-55 Rim Clamp Tire Changer + Coats RC-550 3D Wheel Balancer Combo combines professional tire changing and computerized wheel balancing in one complete tire service package. Designed for automotive repair shops, independent tire dealers, and professional service facilities, this combination provides the equipment needed to mount, demount, and balance passenger car and light truck tire and wheel assemblies.

The Coats RC-55 features a durable swing-arm design, four air-operated rim clamps, and the integrated RC Robo-Arm® helper device to assist with difficult tire mounting and demounting applications. The Coats RC-550 complements the tire changer with automatic 3D wheel data entry, laser-guided weight placement, and an intuitive touchpanel interface. Together, these machines help technicians streamline tire service operations while maintaining consistent wheel balancing performance.

Choose between an air-powered or electric-powered RC-55 tire changer to match your shop's requirements. Both configurations include the Coats RC-550 3D Wheel Balancer, providing a versatile tire service solution backed by the trusted Coats name.

Features and Benefits:

• Complete Tire Service Package: Includes the Coats RC-55 Rim Clamp Tire Changer and RC-550 3D Wheel Balancer for tire mounting, demounting, and computerized balancing.
• RC Robo-Arm® Helper Device: Assists with difficult tire mounting applications by helping press the tire bead into the wheel's drop center, particularly useful for low-profile and run-flat tires.
• Air or Electric Tire Changer: Choose between air-powered and electric-powered RC-55 models to accommodate your shop's operating requirements.
• 6" to 24" External Rim Clamping: Accommodates a wide range of passenger car and light truck wheel assemblies.
• Four Air-Operated Rim Clamps: Securely hold the wheel during mounting and demounting operations.
• Swing-Arm Tire Changer Design: Provides convenient access to the wheel and tire assembly during service.
• Foot-Controlled Bead Loosener: Helps technicians efficiently separate the tire bead from the wheel rim.
• Integrated Bead Seating System: Built-in bead sealing jets and a 3.4-gallon air reservoir assist with tire bead seating and inflation.
• Automatic 3D Wheel Data Entry: The RC-550 automatically captures wheel distance, diameter, and width to reduce manual measurements and simplify balancing setup.
• Laser Guided Weight Placement: Assists technicians with accurate adhesive wheel weight positioning.
• Touchpanel Interface: Soft-touch buttons and LED indicators provide straightforward access to balancing functions.
• 130 lb. Maximum Wheel Weight: The RC-550 accommodates a broad range of passenger car, SUV, and light truck wheel assemblies.
• Light Truck Cone Included: The RC-550 includes a standard Light Truck D Cone for applicable wheel mounting applications.
• Coats Service and Support: Backed by the Coats Connect Service Network, factory-trained technicians, and genuine replacement parts availability.

Coats RC-55 Tire Changer Specifications:

Coats RC-550 Wheel Balancer Specifications:

Standard RC-550 Accessories:

• Small A Cone (8112098)
• Medium B Cone (8112099)
• Large C Cone (8112100)
• Light Truck D Cone (8112101)
• Premium Wheel Weight Hammer (8113175)
• Wheel Width Calipers (8309011)
• Hub Nut (8112103)
• Small Pressure Drum with Ring (8112106)

RC-55 & RC-550 Combo Package Includes:

• Coats RC-55 Rim Clamp Tire Changer – Air or Electric Model (Selected at Checkout)
• Coats RC-550 3D Wheel Balancer
• RC Robo-Arm® Helper Device (Included with RC-55)
• Standard RC-55 Tire Changer Accessories
• Standard RC-550 Wheel Balancer Accessories
• Manufacturer's Standard Documentation

Optional Accessories:

• Coats Light Truck Cone Kit (8113277C): Optional double-sided truck cone kit for larger light truck wheel center bores from approximately 4.8" to 6.8".
• Coats Adjustable Pin Plate Set: Provides additional wheel mounting capabilities for applicable wheel assemblies.
• Coats Premium Quick Nut (5607503): Optional wheel mounting accessory designed to simplify securing wheel assemblies on the balancer.

Coats RC-55 Rim Clamp Tire Changer:

The Coats RC-55 is designed to provide dependable tire mounting and demounting for professional automotive repair shops and tire service facilities. Its swing-arm design, four air-operated rim clamps, and integrated RC Robo-Arm® helper device provide a practical combination of versatility, durability, and ease of operation.

The RC-55 accommodates external rim diameters from 6" to 24" and tires up to 50" in diameter. The manual swing arm allows technicians to position the mount/demount tool during tire removal and installation, while the foot-controlled bead loosener helps separate the tire bead from the wheel rim.

The integrated bead seating system includes built-in bead sealing jets and a 3.4-gallon air reservoir to assist technicians with tire inflation and bead seating. Together, these features help streamline everyday tire service operations.

RC Robo-Arm® Helper Device:

One of the key advantages of the Coats RC-55 is its standard RC Robo-Arm® helper device. This articulating assist arm helps technicians press the tire bead into the wheel's drop center during mounting, reducing the manual effort required to service difficult tire and wheel assemblies.

The Robo-Arm® is especially useful when working with low-profile and run-flat tires, where stiff sidewalls can make it difficult to maintain proper bead positioning. By helping control the tire bead during mounting, the Robo-Arm® improves technician efficiency and provides an important capability beyond the standard RC-45 tire changer.

Air-Powered or Electric-Powered RC-55:

The RC-55 is available in two power configurations, allowing shops to select the version that best suits their existing utilities and operating requirements.

Air-Powered RC-55 (85609950): Features a 1.5 HP pneumatic drive system designed for shops with adequate compressed air capacity. The air-powered model requires an air supply of 110 to 175 PSI and approximately 15 SCFM.

Electric RC-55 (8560995001): Features an electric drive system operating on 115V, 60 Hz, 15 Amp electrical service. The electric motor powers wheel rotation while the machine's pneumatic clamping, bead loosening, and bead seating functions continue to require compressed air.

Both configurations include the RC Robo-Arm® helper device and are paired with the Coats RC-550 3D Wheel Balancer in this combination package.

Coats RC-550 3D Wheel Balancer:

The Coats RC-550 is a computerized wheel balancer designed to simplify everyday automotive tire service with advanced automatic wheel measurement and intuitive operation. Its 3D automatic data entry system captures wheel distance, diameter, and width, reducing manual setup steps and helping technicians achieve consistent balancing results.

The RC-550 accommodates wheel assemblies weighing up to 130 lbs. and supports a broad range of passenger car, SUV, and light truck applications. Its compact design and standard 115V electrical requirements make it suitable for general repair shops, independent tire dealers, and professional service facilities.

3D Automatic Data Entry:

The RC-550 features automatic 3D wheel data entry, capturing wheel offset distance, diameter, and width during setup. This provides an important advantage over conventional 2D balancing systems by reducing the need for manual wheel width measurements.

Automating these measurements helps minimize technician input errors, simplifies setup, and allows the balancing process to begin more quickly. For shops performing frequent tire and wheel service, 3D automatic data entry can improve consistency and overall operating efficiency.

Laser Guided Weight Placement:

The RC-550 includes laser-guided weight placement technology to assist technicians with accurately positioning corrective wheel weights. By visually identifying weight placement locations, laser guidance helps reduce the guesswork associated with manually locating the proper position for adhesive weights.

This feature is particularly useful when servicing alloy wheels that use concealed adhesive weights rather than traditional clip-on weights. Combined with automatic 3D data entry, laser guidance supports efficient and repeatable wheel balancing.

Touchpanel Interface:

The RC-550 features an intuitive touchpanel interface with soft-touch buttons and LED indicators. This straightforward control layout helps technicians navigate balancing functions without the complexity of more advanced diagnostic wheel balancing systems.

The combination of automatic measurement, visual indicators, and simple controls makes the RC-550 a practical solution for busy automotive repair shops and tire service facilities.

Light Truck Wheel Balancing Accessories:

The RC-550 includes a standard Light Truck D Cone for applicable light truck wheel mounting applications. For shops servicing larger pickup truck wheels with oversized center bores, the optional Coats Light Truck Cone Kit (8113277C) expands the range of compatible wheel assemblies.

The optional kit accommodates larger light truck wheel center bores from approximately 4.8" to 6.8", making it a useful upgrade for shops that regularly service larger pickup trucks and light-duty commercial vehicles.

Why Choose the Coats RC-55 & RC-550 Combo?

The Coats RC-55 and RC-550 combination provides a versatile tire service solution for shops that want professional tire changing capabilities with additional bead handling assistance and advanced computerized wheel balancing. The RC-55 includes the RC Robo-Arm® helper device to assist with challenging tire applications, while the RC-550 adds automatic 3D wheel measurement, laser-guided weight placement, and straightforward balancing controls.

Compared with a basic tire changer and 2D wheel balancer combination, this package offers additional capabilities that can help technicians service more demanding tire assemblies and streamline wheel balancing setup.

For automotive repair shops, independent tire dealers, and service facilities looking to expand tire service capabilities or replace aging equipment, the Coats RC-55 Rim Clamp Tire Changer + Coats RC-550 3D Wheel Balancer Combo delivers a complete professional tire service solution backed by Coats.