Coats Archives - Brake & Front End
Coats Expands Maxx Tire Changer Line With MAXX 50

The base Maxx tire changer platform now comes in 4 models total.

Coats’ Ben Pryor Has Embraced Lean Thinking

Pryor spent four months learning lean principles by going to the “gemba.”

SUV Wheel Alignment Basics

Proper alignment of SUVs with larger tires help your customers to maximize their investments in these popular vehicles.

Troubleshooting Tire Vibration with Proper Wheel Balancing

Around 60% of vibration-related comebacks are due to improper wheel mounting or balancing.

Build Service Opportunities with Coats’ Tread Depth Scanner

The Tread Depth Scanner instantly generates a visual selling tool to show customers.

Coats Introduces New Tread Depth Scanner

The Tread Depth Scanner instantly generates a visual selling tool to show customers.

Repair VS. Replace: Your Checklist For Tire Equipment

Use this checklist as a guide next time you need to determine if you should repair or replace your tire service equipment.

Coats Offers Leverless Tire Changer For Difficult Wheels

The center post clamping system with Smart Lock cam quickly locks wheels into place with minimal effort.

Tips For Investing In A New Tire Changer

If your techs are struggling on tough tires or damaging wheels, it could be time to invest in updating older equipment.

Coats Light-Duty Wheel Balancer From Hennessy

The Coats 885 wheel balancer delivers automatic wheel data entry, direct tape-a-weight placement, auto-start hood and more.

Coats RC-55 Rim Clamp Tire Changer Built For High Speed Service

The RC-55 features the RC-Robo-Arm, which allows technicians to efficiently change difficult wheel applications, such as low-profile wheels and run-flat tires.

New Coats Brand Lift Line Introduced By Hennessy Industries

The two-post lifts are available from 9,000 lbs. to 18,000 lbs. Platform or four-post lifts are available in either service or alignment models.