Atlas TC289 Tire Changer
#6 in Tire changerFull review
For a shop or home garage that handles large truck and SUV wheels. Smaller wheels are cheaper to do on a standard size changer.
Amazon $3,099$3,099
The Atlas TC289 Tire Changer rates 3.7 among tire changer tire changers; the Bilt Hard 26 in Tilt-Back Changer Combo rates 3.7 among changer and balancer combo ones. The Atlas TC289 Tire Changer costs $300.99 less ($3,099 vs $3,399.99).
Bilt Hard 26 in Tilt-Back Changer Combo
For a home shop that does a lot of tires and wants a tilt-back changer and an automatic balancer in one kit.
Amazon $3,399.99$3,399.99
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 changer and balancer combo), 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 TC289 Tire Changer | Bilt Hard 26 in Tilt-Back Changer Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Price 25% | 11 $3,099 | 26 $3,399.99 |
| Rim size 20% | 100 clamps rims up to 29.9 in | 100 clamps rims up to 26 in |
| Tire size or wheel weight 15% | 100 tires up to 47.5 in | 90 tires up to 43 in |
| Features 25% | 35 bead blaster | 87 one assist arm, bead blaster, tilt-back tower, automatic rim measuring, laser weight pointer |
| Warranty 15% | 100 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Atlas TC289 Tire Changer | Bilt Hard 26 in Tilt-Back Changer Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire changer | ||
| Outside clamp | 11.9 to 28 in | 12 to 24 in |
| Inside clamp | 13.9 to 29.9 in | 14 to 26 in |
| Largest rim | 29.9 in | 26 in |
| Max tire diameter | 47.5 in | 43 in |
| Max tire width | 18.5 in | - |
| Tower | Swing arm | Tilt back |
| Assist arms | None | 1 |
| Bead blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Bead breaker force | 5,512 lbf | - |
| Motor | 1.5 hp | 1.5 hp |
| Voltage | 110 V | 110 V |
| Wheel balancer | ||
| Rim diameter | - | 10 to 24 in |
| Max rim width | - | 20 in |
| Automatic measuring | - | Yes |
| Laser pointer | - | Yes |
| ALU programs | - | 4 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 529 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |