Coats 1300 Balancer + RC-55 Air Tire Changer Combo
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COATS Tire Changer and Balancer Combo: The 1300 Balancer + RC-55 Air Changer
You're outfitting a bay and you don't want to buy two machines from two brands and hope they play nice. This COATS tire changer and balancer combo pairs the COATS 1300 balancer with the RC-55 A air rim clamp tire changer, so your mounting and balancing stations come from one manufacturer with one parts network behind them. It's a tire changer and balancer combo built for the general service shop that turns wheels all day and can't afford a station sitting idle.
The COATS 1300 direct drive wheel balancer runs a 10-year direct drive motor and handles wheels up to 30 inches in diameter and 20 inches wide, with automatic A and D data entry through the offset arm. Spin it, read the corrective weights, place them, respin to confirm. The RC-55 rim clamp changer brings the Robo-Arm LR power assist to the table, which is what earns its keep on low-profile and run-flat tires that fight you at the drop center. Together they cover single-piece automotive and most light truck tire and wheel assemblies.
This is the tire changer wheel balancer combo for a shop that wants speed without babysitting the equipment. The 1300's hood interlock starts the spin when you lower the guard and stops the wheel the second you raise it. The RC-55's pressure limiter caps most car and light truck inflation near 60 PSI to keep the bead-seat process controlled. Two proven machines, one order.
Buy this combo from GSG and you get free shipping to the lower 48, a team that coordinates the freight for you, and direct phone support to sort out power, fitment, and delivery before you order. One brand, one parts network, one call if you need us.
Specifications
COATS 1300 Wheel Balancer
| Wheel Diameter Range | 8 - 30 in (203 - 762 mm) |
| Wheel Width Range | 2 - 20 in (51 - 508 mm) |
| Max Outside Tire Diameter | Up to 44 in (1,016 mm) |
| Max Tire/Wheel Weight | 150 lb (68 Kg) |
| Shaft Diameter | 40 mm |
| Resolution (Round Off) | 0.25 oz, position 1.40 degrees |
| Resolution (Non-Round Off) | 0.01 oz, position 1.40 degrees |
| Display Increments | 0.25 or 0.01 oz |
| Electrical | 220V, 1 PH, 60 Hz, 20A (NEMA L6-20R) or 220V, 3 PH, 60 Hz, 20A (NEMA L15-20R) |
| Footprint | 60 in D x 60 in W (1,524 x 1,524 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | 680 lb (308 Kg) with accessories |
| Max Duty Cycle | 30 wheels/hour @ 160 lb |
COATS RC-55 A Rim Clamp Tire Changer
| Type | Air/electric rim clamp with Robo-Arm LR power assist |
| Serviceable Assemblies | Single-piece automotive and most light truck tire/wheel |
| Air Source (air/electric) | 5 CFM at 150 PSI |
| Operating Pressure Range | 110 - 175 PSI at the machine |
| Electrical | 15A, 115V, 60 Hz, 1 PH or 15A, 230V, 50/60 Hz, 1 PH |
| Pressure Limiter | Cycles airflow, caps most tires near 60 PSI |
| Pressure Safety Valve | Exhausts above 185 PSI |
| Air Inlet | 1/4 in pipe thread male fitting |
What's Included
The 1300 balancer ships with the Basic Accessory Kit (part 85009974). Here's what comes in the box:
- Small cone
- Medium cone
- Large cone
- Light truck cone
- Rim width calipers
- Wheel weight pliers
- Hubnut handle
- Small pressure cup and rubber lip
- Cone spring
- Scraper
- Cone peg brackets
The RC-55 changer includes the Robo-Arm LR assist, Duckhead mount/demount tool, bead lifting tool, and clip-on inflation chuck as standard operating hardware. Call to confirm included accessories for the changer.
Installation & Setup
Both machines need a proper setup, and the balancer specifically calls for factory-trained installation. A COATS-certified service technician must perform the install, setup, and initial test on the 1300. Accurate readings depend on it, and an improper power connection can void the balancer warranty. Don't set it on the pallet and start spinning wheels.
The 1300 balancer sits on three feet on a flat, solid floor, preferably concrete, with no bolt-down required. Plan for clearance so the hood can rise completely: the layout calls for 5 ft on either side and 6.5 ft of overhead room. It runs on 220V power, so have a licensed electrician install the correct receptacle to code (see the spec table for the exact voltage, phase, and amperage, which depend on your configuration).
The RC-55 changer runs on shop air and a standard single-phase circuit, with the exact CFM, PSI, and electrical figures listed in the spec table above. It connects through a 1/4 inch pipe thread fitting on the rear right side. Bolting the changer to the shop floor is left to your safety manager's call based on your floor and local practice. Both units want clean, dry air, since air-system contamination is a common cause of failures that fall outside warranty coverage.
Applications
The core fit. If you're mounting and balancing passenger and light truck wheels day in and day out, this tire changer and wheel balancer combo keeps both jobs moving without brand-matching two separate purchases.
The RC-55's Robo-Arm LR assist is built for the low-profile, run-flat, and stiff-sidewall work that a dedicated tire shop sees constantly. Less muscle, fewer scratched rims.
Setting up a fresh alignment or tire bay? A single-brand tire changer balancer combo means one parts network and one setup process instead of juggling two vendors.
The changer clamps alloy and custom wheels from the outside and the balancer supports adhesive-weight ALUS modes and behind-the-spoke placement for a clean finish on premium wheels.
Shopping the best tire changer and balancer combo options usually comes down to whether the two machines share a parts pipeline and support line. This COATS tire machine and balancer combo does, which is a big part of why shops pair these two.
Shipping
Free shipping to the lower 48. Our team coordinates the freight shipment and helps manage scheduling details.
This is a heavy, palletized freight order. Need a delivery window, residential delivery, or liftgate service? Contact us before ordering so we can confirm the best delivery setup and any accessorial charges.
Warranty
COATS 1300 wheel balancer: 3 years on parts, with 3 years on the inverter, piezos, and printed circuit boards, and 1 year on the touch panel/display and all other parts. The direct drive motor carries a 10-year warranty (pro-rated after year 5). Labor coverage is 6 months.
COATS RC-55 rim clamp tire changer: 1 year on parts with 6 months labor. Tire changer and inflation accessories carry 1 year with no labor warranty.
All warranties commence on the date of delivery to the first retail buyer or date of first use, whichever is earlier, and extend to the original purchaser only. Wear items (wheel protectors, boots, nylon mount/demount head, drive belt, clamp inserts, bead loosener pads, and similar) are excluded, as are failures from air-system contamination or use in a commercial production environment. Warranty registration may be required after purchase. Refer to included documentation for details.
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Questions Before You Buy?
Talk to us about this COATS tire changer and balancer combo before you order. Call (855) 498-2147 and we'll help you confirm power requirements, freight setup, and fitment for your shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size wheels can the COATS 1300 balancer handle?
The 1300 balances wheels from 8 to 30 inches in diameter and 2 to 20 inches wide, with a maximum outside tire diameter of 44 inches and a maximum tire/wheel weight of 150 lb. That covers the vast majority of passenger and light truck work.
Does the balancer need to be bolted to the floor?
No. The 1300 is a no-bolt-down install. It sits on three feet and needs a flat, solid floor, preferably concrete. If it isn't level or sits on an unstable floor, you'll get inaccurate readings, so surface matters more than anchoring.
What electrical does this combo require?
The 1300 balancer runs on 220V, single or three phase, 60 Hz, 20A. The RC-55 changer runs on a 15A circuit at either 115V or 230V, single phase. Have a licensed electrician install the correct receptacles to local code before setup.
How much air does the RC-55 tire changer need?
The air/electric RC-55 needs a 5 CFM air source at 150 PSI, with an operating range of 110 to 175 PSI at the machine. It connects through a 1/4 inch pipe thread male fitting on the rear right side. Supply it clean, dry air to stay inside warranty.
Can this combo handle low-profile and run-flat tires?
Yes. That's exactly where the RC-55's Robo-Arm LR power assist earns its place. It presses the sidewall down to work the drop center on stiff and low-profile tires, and the changer services single-piece automotive and most light truck assemblies.
Do I need professional installation?
For the 1300 balancer, yes. A factory-trained COATS service technician must perform the install, setup, and initial test. Accurate operation depends on it, and improper power connection can void the balancer warranty.
What accessories come with the balancer?
The 1300 includes the Basic Accessory Kit (part 85009974): small, medium, large, and light truck cones, rim width calipers, wheel weight pliers, hubnut handle, pressure cup with rubber lip, cone spring, scraper, and cone peg brackets.
How is this combo shipped?
It ships free to the lower 48 as a palletized freight order. Because it's heavy freight, contact us before ordering if you need a delivery window, residential delivery, or liftgate service so we can set up the right delivery and confirm any accessorial charges.
What's the warranty on the direct drive motor?
The 1300's direct drive motor carries a 10-year warranty, pro-rated after year 5. The balancer itself carries 3 years on parts (with specific coverage on inverter, piezos, and circuit boards) and 6 months labor.
Can I balance alloy and custom wheels with this?
Yes. The 1300 supports adhesive-weight ALUS modes, behind-the-spoke weight hiding, and Direct Select weight placement. The RC-55 clamps alloy and custom wheels from the outside to protect the rim finish during mounting.
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