{"product_id":"tuxedo-tc-950-wpa-tire-changer-left-side-press-arm","title":"Tuxedo TC-950-WPA Tire Changer - Left Side Press Arm","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eThe press arm on the left, and a swing arm that gets out of the way\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe suffix on this model is the specification. A press arm is what holds a stiff, low-profile sidewall down in the drop centre while the head works round the rim — without it, that job is done by an operator leaning on the tyre with one hand and driving the machine with the other, which is how beads get torn and knuckles get hurt. On the TC-950-WPA the arm is mounted on the \u003cstrong\u003eleft side\u003c\/strong\u003e, positioned to work with the operator rather than across them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehind it is a \u003cstrong\u003eswing arm\u003c\/strong\u003e layout: the mount\/demount tower swings clear of the table entirely rather than sliding or tilting away partially. When it is out, the turntable is genuinely open — a wheel can be laid on, rotated by hand and inspected with nothing overhanging it. That is why swing-arm machines remain popular in shops where the same operator does everything themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill it work in your bay?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePower: 110V, 15 Amp, single phase.\u003c\/strong\u003e An ordinary shop circuit. That is genuinely useful — it means this machine can go into a workshop, a mobile setup or a home garage without an electrical installation project attached to it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAir: 125 psi working pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The four clamps, the double-acting cylinders, the bead breaker and the seating jets are all pneumatic, so your compressor is part of this machine. Check the pressure it holds under sustained load and how quickly it recovers, not just the badge on the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpace.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave room for the arm to swing fully clear, room to roll a wheel in and lay it down, and standing room at the controls. The machine ships at 880 lbs, so also check the route to its final position and whether a pallet truck can get there.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing the supply and the space is the buyer's job, and it is much cheaper done now than on delivery day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe jets are in the jaws\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeating a bead is where tyre fitting most often turns into a fight, and many machines answer it with a separate blast tank and a nozzle you have to aim. This one puts \u003cstrong\u003ebead seating inflation jets in the clamping jaws themselves\u003c\/strong\u003e. The air arrives around the rim from the points already holding it, rather than from one side, so the tyre is pushed out to the bead seat evenly. Fewer attempts, less of the tyre jumping about on the table, and less temptation to reach for the methods that make tyre fitting dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour pneumatic clamps hold the rim and double-acting cylinders drive them, meaning the clamps are powered in both directions rather than being driven one way and sprung back. Clamping is predictable and releases cleanly, which matters when a rim is being freed from a wheel you would rather not mark.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSet up so the machine never touches the rim\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer is explicit about this one: correctly adjusted, the machine does not contact the rim. That is a design intention rather than a slogan — the head is set to run a controlled distance from the rim edge, and the whole geometry of a rim-clamp changer exists to keep the steel of the tool away from the finish of the wheel. On a customer's alloy, a scratch is a bill; on a set of expensive wheels it is a very large one. It also means the machine's setup procedure matters, so read the manual and set the head properly rather than inheriting whatever position it arrived in.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe air preparation is on board\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA pressure regulator, an oiler and a water separator are standard equipment on this machine. Shops frequently overlook that on a spec sheet and then discover why it was there: untreated shop air carries water and grit, both of which shorten the life of every pneumatic component downstream, and a cylinder starved of oil stiffens long before it should. Having conditioning built into the machine means the protection is at the tool rather than depending on what somebody remembers to fit at the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIndependent garages\u003c\/strong\u003e taking tyre work in house on a standard 110V supply.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTyre shops\u003c\/strong\u003e covering passenger and light-truck wheels, including low profiles that need the press arm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePerformance and restoration workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e where the wheels on the machine are worth more than the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMobile fitters and small operations\u003c\/strong\u003e that need capability without three-phase power.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFleet workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e handling their own tyre changes rather than paying for call-outs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe changer with its swing-arm tower, the left-side press arm, four pneumatic clamps on double-acting cylinders, the side-mounted bead breaker, bead-seating inflation jets in the clamping jaws, and the pressure regulator, oiler and water separator as standard. Anything beyond that list is a separate purchase; if you want an accessory to travel on the same freight booking, tell us before you place the order rather than afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTC-950-WPA\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSwing arm, single tower assist\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum wheel diameter\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e47″ (1,194 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWheel width\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eUp to 15″ (381 mm maximum)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInside rim clamp range\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e15″ – 28″ (610 mm maximum)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOutside rim clamp range\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e13″ – 24″\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWorking pressure\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e125 psi\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e110V – 15 Amp – 1PH\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e880 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck your own wheels against both clamp ranges rather than the headline diameter alone. Inside clamping grips from within the rim and gives the larger range; outside clamping grips the rim edge and is what you use on wheels that will not take the jaws inside. The two answer different problems and a machine is only as useful as the one that suits your work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout certification\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo independent third-party listing is claimed for this machine in the data Tuxedo supplies to us, and we are not going to imply one. The difference is worth stating rather than glossing over: a manufacturer declaring that a machine is built to a standard is not the same document as an outside body having examined and listed it, and insurers, corporate safety programmes and certain local jurisdictions require the second specifically. If any of those apply to your workshop, get the requirement in writing from whoever imposes it and send it to us before ordering, so we can answer it honestly rather than leave you to find out at inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivered by freight to the lower 48, quoted live at checkout for your address so the price reflects today's rates rather than a figure typed into a description months ago. You will need a way to take it off the truck — a forklift with the capacity, or a dock — or you can collect from the carrier's local terminal instead. A residential address carries a residential fee, disclosed before you pay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspect the machine before you sign for it. Look over the banding, the tower, the arm and the pneumatic fittings, write anything you find on the delivery receipt \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e signing, photograph the shipment as it comes off the truck, and message us that day. Freight damage is a carrier matter and not a warranty matter, and a receipt signed clean is extremely hard to reopen. Unpack and check against the parts list promptly as well; the window for reporting concealed damage is short.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe changer carries the manufacturer's limited warranty. The current terms, the exclusions and how to open a claim are published on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003ewarranty claims page\u003c\/a\u003e — we link them rather than restate them here, because the terms belong to Tuxedo and a paraphrase on a product page drifts out of date without anyone noticing. If a specific term matters to your decision, ask us to confirm it in writing before you order. If a fault appears, photograph it as found and speak to us before dismantling or modifying anything, because a component already taken apart is usually outside the claim.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwing arm design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandles tires to 47” diameter and rim widths to 15”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour pneumatic clamps and double acting cylinders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide mounted bead breaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress arm for low profile tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBead seating inflation jets in clamping jaws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo scratching. Machine never contacts rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressure regulator, oiler and water separator standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLubricator, separator and air pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-spec-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-spec-item\"\u003e \u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eProduct Model\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eTC-950-WPA\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eMax Wheel Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e47” (1,194 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eWheel Width\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e3–15” (76-381 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eInside – Rim Clamp Range\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e15–28” (381-610 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eOutside – Rim Clamp Range\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e13–24” (330-610 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e110V – 15 Amp – 1PH\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eWorking Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e125 psi\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e880 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-spec-item\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003ePick Up and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-pickupdelivry-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Pick Up locations for Valor, Tuxedo, iDeal are located in Temecula, California - Orlando, Florida - Norcross, Georgia - Elwood, Indiana - St. Cloud, Minnesota - Reidsville, NC - Pottsville, Pennsylvania - Alvarado, Texas - West Valley City, Utah.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall, text, or chat with us if you have questions. 866-774-7743\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-downloads-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-downloads-item\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-container kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-item\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5442\/9831\/files\/vector.png?v=1742916126\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ch5\u003eBrochure\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-item\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5442\/9831\/files\/untitled.png?v=1742916130\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ch5\u003eManual\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-item\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5442\/9831\/files\/vector-1.png?v=1742916133\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003ch5\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-downloads-item\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tuxedo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54965164441939,"sku":"TC-950-WPA","price":1956.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/progradewarehouse.com\/products\/tuxedo-tc-950-wpa-tire-changer-left-side-press-arm","provider":"PRO GRADE WAREHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}