Tire Changer Q & A Fresno CA
Here is a conversation with Pete Liebetreu, tire changer product manager of Hunter Engineering, on the future of the market and how shops can get the most out of this vital piece of equipment for most undercar shops. Read on for details.
Triple A Automotive
(559) 321-7103
906 Barstow
Clovis, CA
Triple A Automotive
(559) 321-7103
906 Barstow
Clovis, CA 93612
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Hours
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Memberships and Certifications
Certifications : ASE, ASE Blue Seal of Excellence
Services
Air Conditioning/Heating, Alignment, Alternator, Battery, Belts & Hoses, Clutch Cylinder, Cooling System, Diagnostics, Drive Belt, Electrical System, Exhaust Systems, Filters & Fluids, Fuel Injector, Fuel Pump, Fuel System, Head Gasket, Headlight/Headlamp, Ignition, Inspection, Muffler, Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Parts, Radiator, Restoration Service, Shocks & Struts, Spark Plugs, Starter, Thermostat, Timing Belt, Tune-Up, Water Pump, Window Motor, Window Regulator, Brakes, Oil Change, Tow
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Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Auto Clutch, Auto Drivetrain, Auto Engine, Auto Interior, Auto, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Porsche, Saturn, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo
Goodguys Tire Center
(559) 221-1438
4140 N Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA
(559) 221-1438
4140 N Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA 93726
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies, Wheels & Tires Service & Repair
Payment Options
90 Days Same as Cash, 90 Days Same-As Cash OAC
Goodguys Tire Center
(559) 237-9383
2530 N Weber Avenue
Fresno, CA
(559) 237-9383
2530 N Weber Avenue
Fresno, CA 93705
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies
Payment Options
90 Days Same as Cash
Goodguys Tire Center
(559) 252-3771
4830 E Kings Canyon Road
Fresno, CA
(559) 252-3771
4830 E Kings Canyon Road
Fresno, CA 93727
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies
Hours
Mon-Fri Weekdays
Open Saturdays
Payment Options
90 Days Same as Cash, 90 Days Same-As Cash OAC
Extreme Off Road & Repair
(559) 323-8222
1320 Brookhaven Drive
Clovis, CA
(559) 323-8222
1320 Brookhaven Drive
Clovis, CA 93612
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Parts Retail, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies
Products
Accessories, Repair, Parts & Accessories, 4 Wheel Drive
Belmont Tire & Automotive
(559) 485-8970
1449 E Belmont Avenue
Fresno, CA
Belmont Tire & Automotive
(559) 485-8970
1449 E Belmont Avenue
Fresno, CA 93701
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Brakes Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies, Auto Transmissions
Hours
7 Days A Week Daily Everyday
D & R Automotive of Fresno Inc
(559) 266-6060
901 M Street
Fresno, CA
D & R Automotive of Fresno Inc
(559) 266-6060
901 M Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies
Goodguys Tire Center
(559) 431-9203
6760 N Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA
(559) 431-9203
6760 N Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies, Wheels & Tires Service & Repair
Hours
Mon-Fri Weekdays
Open Saturdays
Payment Options
90 Days Same-As Cash OAC
Goodguys Tire Center
(559) 277-8030
4119 W Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA
(559) 277-8030
4119 W Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies
Payment Options
90 Days Same as Cash, 90 Days Same-As Cash OAC
Goodguys Tire Center
(559) 297-0063
1425 Herndon Avenue
Clovis, CA
(559) 297-0063
1425 Herndon Avenue
Clovis, CA 93611
Services
Auto Service & Repair, Auto Tire Shop Equipment & Supplies
Payment Options
90 Days Same as Cash
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Tire Changer Q & A
We talk to Pete Liebetreu of Hunter Engineering on Tire Changers This month we talk to Pete Liebetreu, tire changer product manager of Hunter Engineering, on the future of the market and how shops can get the most out of this vital piece of equipment for most undercar shops. BRAKE & FRONT END: With Michelin giving up on selling its PAX system to OEMs and other tire makers going to self supporting sidewalls to make a run flat tire, how will these changes influence the tire changer market in years to come? Pete Liebetreu: It's going to drive the market upwards. You need a high capability tire changer to handle run flats. If a shop even wants to service many normal vehicles, such as Toyota minivans, they will need a high capability tire changer. Maybe not the highest-level machine, but certainly something with a basic helper or bead press system. B&FE: In the past 15 years, how has the footprint of the tire changer evolved to handle a changing vehicle parc? How should shop owners reconfigure their tire changing area? PL: Plan for more space. High capability tire changers have helper systems. These helper (or bead press) systems take up more space and the tire changers are typically heavier. It is not unusual for a high capability tire changer to weigh in the neighborhood of 1,000 lbs. The popularity of trucks with relatively easy tires was masking how much more challenging car tires are getting. Now that the shift to trucks and SUVs... |
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