Rim-Clamp Tire Changer + Italian-Built 2D Computer Wheel Balancer Combo
Tire shops face a choice: pay top dollar for a premium tire changer + premium balancer, or buy value-priced equipment that works but compromises on balance quality. Customers feel the difference at highway speed — bad balance shows up as steering wheel vibration.
This combo splits the difference smartly. The Atlas TC229 rim-clamp tire changer handles mount/demount at standard Atlas value pricing, while the Italian-built Platinum PWB50 wheel balancer brings premium 1-gram accuracy and automatic 2D data entry to every wheel.
What's Included
- Atlas TC229 rim-clamp tire changer with Beadblaster
- Platinum PWB50 2D computer wheel balancer
- Oiler, filter, regulator for TC229
- Tire tool, lube bucket, lube brush, plastic protectors for TC229
- Inflation box with gauge for TC229
- Four centering cones, plastic quick-nut, wheel weight pliers, wheel measuring calipers for PWB50
Made For
Built for tire shops where balancer accuracy matters more than tire changer fanciness — the balancer is where finish quality lives, the changer just needs to do its job.
- Independent tire shops doing mixed passenger and light truck volume
- Performance and aftermarket tire specialists on a budget
- Mobile tire installers needing accurate balancing in a fixed location
- Used car lots with in-house tire service
- Wheel shops where balance quality drives repeat business
Features
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Atlas TC229 rim-clamp swing-arm changer — value-priced workhorse with Beadblaster bead seating built in
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Platinum PWB50 2D computer balancer — Italian-built, automatic 2D data entry, 1-gram accuracy
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Adjustable 3-position jaws on TC229 — 9-3/4" to 25-1/4" lock range for passenger and light-truck rims
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Static and dynamic balancing modes — ALU programs for alloy wheels and standard balance routines
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Optimatch and FES split functions — match-mount tires and rims for the smoothest possible result
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1-gram balance accuracy — premium-shop finish quality without paying for a premium tire changer
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7-second balance cycle time — high-volume bays move through tires faster
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Self-diagnosis and self-calibration — PWB50 auto-calibrates between sessions for consistent results
Why a Premium Balancer Pairs Well with a Value Changer
Customers don't feel the tire changer. They feel the balance — bad balance shows up as a steering wheel shimmy at highway speed, and good balance is invisible. The Platinum PWB50's 1-gram accuracy and automatic 2D data entry deliver better-than-standard balance jobs on every wheel.
The TC229 handles the mount/demount cycle reliably at Atlas value pricing. The combined package puts premium-balancer performance into a budget that wouldn't reach a premium changer — exactly the right tradeoff for a high-volume tire bay where balance quality drives repeat business.
What the PWB50's 2D Data Entry Actually Does
Older balancers required the operator to manually input three measurements for each wheel: rim diameter, rim width, and distance from the balancer to the rim's inner edge. Slow, error-prone, and dependent on operator attention.
The PWB50's automatic 2D data entry uses a measurement arm that touches the rim and records the distance and diameter automatically. The operator inputs only the rim width. Result: faster setup per wheel, fewer input errors, and consistent balance quality across different operators and shifts.
The Right Tire Service Combo for Your Shop
At 110V single-phase for both the TC229 and the PWB50, this combo fits any shop with standard wiring. The TC229 covers tires up to 43" diameter and rims from 9-3/4" to 25-1/4", and the PWB50 handles wheels up to 165 lbs with rim sizes from 10" to 30".
Filter / regulator / lubricator, tire tool, lube bucket and brush, plastic protectors, inflation box, four centering cones, quick-nut, weight pliers, and measuring calipers all ship in the same crate. The bay is tire-and-balance ready once the air supply and 110V circuits are connected.
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