Atlas TC229 Tire Changer
#8 in Tire changerFull review
For a home shop that wants a name brand changer with a bead blaster. Import models give more features for less money.
Amazon $2,499$2,499
The Atlas TC229 Tire Changer rates 3.4 among tire changer tire changers; the Atlas WB41 Wheel Balancer rates 3.1 among wheel balancer ones. The Atlas WB41 Wheel Balancer costs $300 less ($2,199 vs $2,499).
Atlas WB41 Wheel Balancer
For a shop that balances heavy truck wheels and wants a brand with US parts support. Home users get more features for less elsewhere.
Amazon $2,199$2,199
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (tire changer and wheel balancer), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Atlas TC229 Tire Changer | Atlas WB41 Wheel Balancer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 25% | 31 $2,499 | 0 $2,199 |
| Rim size 20% | 75 clamps rims up to 24 in | 50 rims up to 26 in |
| Tire size or wheel weight 15% | 50 tires up to 39 in | 100 wheels up to 165 lb |
| Features 25% | 35 bead blaster | 25 ALU programs |
| Warranty 15% | 100 1-year warranty | 100 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Atlas TC229 Tire Changer | Atlas WB41 Wheel Balancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire changer | ||
| Outside clamp | 10 to 22 in | - |
| Inside clamp | 12 to 24 in | - |
| Largest rim | 24 in | - |
| Max tire diameter | 39 in | - |
| Max tire width | 17 in | - |
| Tower | Swing arm | - |
| Assist arms | None | - |
| Bead blaster | Yes | - |
| Bead breaker force | 5,512 lbf | - |
| Motor | 1.5 hp | - |
| Voltage | 110 V | - |
| Wheel balancer | ||
| Rim diameter | - | 10 to 26 in |
| Max rim width | - | 20 in |
| Max wheel weight | - | 165 lb |
| Max wheel diameter | - | 39 in |
| Accuracy | - | ±1 g |
| Cycle time | - | 7 s |
| Automatic measuring | - | No |
| ALU programs | - | 4 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 505 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |