Equipment for a mobile tire service
The EZ Tire Changer 3rd Gen is a portable manual tire changer for 12–21" wheels: bead breaker, demount and mount in one tool, with no electricity or air compressor needed. Free shipping from local warehouses in the US, UK, Germany and Australia, and 30-day returns.
See the Gen 3 tire changer →A mobile tire service brings tire changes to the customer: at home, at work or at the roadside. It can be started small, with a vehicle, a portable tire changer, inflation equipment and basic hand tools, and grown as demand in your area proves itself. This guide covers the decisions that matter before you take your first booking.
1. Decide what you will offer
- Tire fitting with customer-supplied tires: the simplest start. Customers buy tires online and you fit them.
- Tire supply and fitting: higher revenue per job, but you hold stock and need supplier accounts.
- Puncture repair and seasonal changeovers: steady repeat work, especially where winter tires are common.
- Fleet and business customers: fewer, larger accounts with predictable scheduling.
Start with one or two services you can deliver well, then add more once you know which jobs your area actually asks for.
2. Core equipment
- Portable tire changer for demounting and mounting. A manual changer such as the EZ Tire Changer 3rd Gen needs no power or compressor to operate, which keeps the van setup simple.
- Inflation equipment: a suitable compressor or inflator with an accurate gauge. The tire changer does not inflate tires.
- Wheel balancing: every mounted or remounted tire should be balanced. Either carry a portable balancer or partner with a local shop. See Do You Need to Balance Tires After Changing Them?
- Hand tools: jack and stands, impact wrench, calibrated torque wrench, valve tools, TPMS service tools, tire lubricant and wheel weights.
- Vehicle: a van or pickup with secure storage and space to work safely beside the customer's car.
3. Legal and insurance basics
Requirements differ by country, state and city. Before trading, check business registration, liability and commercial vehicle insurance, any local permits for working on public roads or private property, and how you will dispose of old tires legally. A local accountant or business adviser can confirm what applies to you.
4. Pricing your jobs
Research what local shops and other mobile fitters charge, then price for the convenience you add. Build in travel time, fuel, consumables (valves, weights, lubricant), insurance and equipment wear. A call-out fee or minimum charge protects you on short jobs, and a premium for evenings, weekends or emergencies is common.
5. Getting customers
- Set up a free Google Business Profile with your service area and ask every customer for a review.
- Post short before-and-after videos of real jobs on social media.
- Partner with businesses that see drivers every day: car washes, dealerships, fleet managers and online tire retailers.
- Make booking easy: one phone number, WhatsApp, or a simple online form.
6. Working safely and efficiently
- Group bookings by area to cut driving time.
- Confirm tire size, rim size and TPMS before you set out. See How to Read Tire Sizes and changing tires with TPMS.
- Always deflate fully before demounting, use a proper mounting lubricant, and never stand over a tire while seating the bead.
- Torque wheel fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer's specification and balance every assembly.
Bottom line
A mobile tire service can start lean: the right portable equipment, clear pricing, proper insurance and a reliable way for customers to book. Prove demand in a small area, then grow.
See the EZ Tire Changer 3rd Gen: portable, manual, 12–21" wheels →