KATOOL KT-T830W Tire Changer
#4 in Tire changerFull review
For a home garage that wants assist arms and a bead blaster at an import price. Ask the seller about warranty before buying.
Amazon $1,488$1,488
The KATOOL KT-T830W Tire Changer rates 3.7 among tire changer tire changers; the XK 580 and 690 Combo rates 3.6 among changer and balancer combo ones. The KATOOL KT-T830W Tire Changer costs $71 less ($1,488 vs $1,559).
XK 580 and 690 Combo
For a home garage with cars on 20 in wheels or smaller that wants both machines for the least money.
Amazon $1,559$1,559
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 | KATOOL KT-T830W Tire Changer | XK 580 and 690 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 80 $1,488 | 96 $1,559 |
| Rim size 20% | 75 clamps rims up to 24 in | 25 clamps rims up to 20 in |
| Tire size or wheel weight 15% | 50 largest tire not published (neutral score used) | 30 tires up to 37 in |
| Features 25% | 80 two assist arms, bead blaster | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 100 1.5-year warranty |
Specifications
| KATOOL KT-T830W Tire Changer | XK 580 and 690 Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire changer | ||
| Outside clamp | 12 to 22 in | 10 to 18 in |
| Inside clamp | 14 to 24 in | 12 to 20 in |
| Largest rim | 24 in | 20 in |
| Max tire diameter | - | 37 in |
| Max tire width | - | 12 in |
| Assist arms | 2 | - |
| Bead blaster | Yes | - |
| Bead breaker force | - | 5,600 lbf |
| Motor | 2 hp | 2 hp |
| Voltage | - | 110 V |
| Wheel balancer | ||
| Max wheel weight | - | 155 lb |
| Max wheel diameter | - | 44 in |
| Accuracy | - | ±1 g |
| Cycle time | - | 9 s |
| ALU programs | - | 3 |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | - | 1.5 years |