KATOOL ME-T500 Tire Changer
#7 in Tire changerFull review
For a home garage on a tight budget that changes ordinary car tires. Low-profile and run-flat tires will be hard work without an assist arm.
Amazon $1,048$1,048
The KATOOL ME-T500 Tire Changer rates 3.6 among tire changer tire changers; the KATRAX ME-B600 Wheel Balancer rates 3.1 among wheel balancer ones. The KATRAX ME-B600 Wheel Balancer costs $69 less ($979 vs $1,048).
KATRAX ME-B600 Wheel Balancer
For a home garage that wants a 26 in rim range for under $1,000.
Amazon $979$979
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 | KATOOL ME-T500 Tire Changer | KATRAX ME-B600 Wheel Balancer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 25% | 100 $1,048 | 62 $979 |
| 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 | 51 wheels up to 143 lb |
| Features 25% | 50 features not published (neutral score used) | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| KATOOL ME-T500 Tire Changer | KATRAX ME-B600 Wheel Balancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire changer | ||
| Outside clamp | 12 to 22 in | - |
| Inside clamp | 14 to 24 in | - |
| Largest rim | 24 in | - |
| Max tire diameter | 39 in | - |
| Motor | 1.5 hp | - |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Wheel balancer | ||
| Rim diameter | - | 10 to 26 in |
| Max rim width | - | 20 in |
| Max wheel weight | - | 143 lb |
| Max wheel diameter | - | 50 in |
| Accuracy | - | ±1 g |