WEIZE PLA-1009-R Tire Changer
#5 in Tire changerFull review
For a home garage that wants two assist arms and a bead blaster without a name brand price.
Amazon $1,599$1,599
The WEIZE PLA-1009-R 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 XK 580 and 690 Combo costs $40 less ($1,559 vs $1,599).
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 | WEIZE PLA-1009-R Tire Changer | XK 580 and 690 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 73 $1,599 | 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% | 60 tires up to 40 in | 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
| WEIZE PLA-1009-R Tire Changer | XK 580 and 690 Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire changer | ||
| Outside clamp | 10 to 22 in | 10 to 18 in |
| Inside clamp | 12 to 24 in | 12 to 20 in |
| Largest rim | 24 in | 20 in |
| Max tire diameter | 40 in | 37 in |
| Max tire width | 14 in | 12 in |
| Assist arms | 2 | - |
| Bead blaster | Yes | - |
| Bead breaker force | 5,952 lbf | 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 |