For a home garage with big truck or SUV wheels that wants both machines for under $2,000.
Amazon $1,899.99The Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer is the better tire changer overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer leads on tire size or wheel weight, features and rim size. The Bilt Hard PLA-1010BH Changer and Balancer wins on price. The Bilt Hard PLA-1010BH Changer and Balancer costs $250 less ($1,649.99 vs $1,899.99).
For a home garage that wants both machines on household power for a modest price. Stiff low-profile tires will be hard work.
Amazon $1,649.99Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer for tire size or wheel weight (tires up to 44.9 in vs tires up to 39.4 in), features (bead blaster vs none of these) and rim size (clamps rims up to 26 in vs clamps rims up to 24 in).
- Choose the Bilt Hard PLA-1010BH Changer and Balancer for price ($1,649.99 vs $1,899.99).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every changer and balancer combo tire changer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer | Bilt Hard PLA-1010BH Changer and Balancer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 25% | 78 $1,899.99 | 91 $1,649.99 |
| Rim size 20% | 100 clamps rims up to 26 in | 75 clamps rims up to 24 in |
| Tire size or wheel weight 15% | 100 tires up to 44.9 in | 54 tires up to 39.4 in |
| Features 25% | 25 bead blaster | 0 none of these |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Bilt Hard 26 in Changer and Balancer | Bilt Hard PLA-1010BH Changer and Balancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire changer | ||
| Outside clamp | 12 to 23 in | - |
| Inside clamp | 15 to 26 in | - |
| Largest rim | 26 in | 24 in |
| Max tire diameter | 44.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Tower | Swing arm | Swing arm |
| Bead blaster | Yes | - |
| Motor | 2 hp | 2 hp |
| Voltage | 110 V | 110 V |
| Wheel balancer | ||
| Rim diameter | 10 to 28 in | 10 to 28 in |
| Max rim width | 18 in | 18 in |
| Automatic measuring | No | No |
| ALU programs | 3 | 4 |
