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
The XK 580 and 690 Combo rates 3.6 among changer and balancer combo tire changers; the KATOOL ME-T500 Tire Changer rates 3.6 among tire changer ones. The KATOOL ME-T500 Tire Changer costs $511 less ($1,048 vs $1,559).
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
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 (changer and balancer combo and tire changer), 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 | XK 580 and 690 Combo | KATOOL ME-T500 Tire Changer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 96 $1,559 | 100 $1,048 |
| Rim size 20% | 25 clamps rims up to 20 in | 75 clamps rims up to 24 in |
| Tire size or wheel weight 15% | 30 tires up to 37 in | 50 tires up to 39 in |
| Features 25% | 50 features not published (neutral score used) | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 1.5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| XK 580 and 690 Combo | KATOOL ME-T500 Tire Changer | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire changer | ||
| Outside clamp | 10 to 18 in | 12 to 22 in |
| Inside clamp | 12 to 20 in | 14 to 24 in |
| Largest rim | 20 in | 24 in |
| Max tire diameter | 37 in | 39 in |
| Max tire width | 12 in | - |
| Bead breaker force | 5,600 lbf | - |
| Motor | 2 hp | 1.5 hp |
| Voltage | 110 V | 120 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 | - |