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The Coats Company

Manufacturer of COATS tire changers and wheel balancers, AMMCO brake lathes, automotive lifts and BADA wheel weights.
1601 J.P. Hennessy Drive
LaVergne, TN 37086
USA
800-688-6359
800-688-6359
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The COATS Company is a leading wheel service, alignment, lift, and inspection equipment provider.

Products

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Coats 16K Maxx Alignment Scissor Lift
The Coats 16K Maxx Alignment Scissor Lift is built for 3D wheel alignments in high-performing shops. Its self-leveling design, no-flex runways, open front and rear access, and...
July 1, 2026
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The ProBalance Diagnostic Wheel Balancer, No. E900, from Coats is designed to be a high performing direct drive wheel balancer with new diagnostics. It's up to 10 times faster...
Oct. 8, 2025
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10k low rise lift
The Coats 10K Low Rise Pad Lift offers a compact footprint and low-rise profile that collapses to 4" and lifts vehicles up to 21.4". The lift's drive-through design and rapid ...
March 27, 2025
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CWA6000
The Coats CWA6000 3D Wheel Aligner is ideal for shops interested in starting to perform alignments and includes all of the needed basic accessories, including a set of four traditional...
March 27, 2025
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The Coats HD Truck Kit for 50mm Shaft features a pin plate system with multiple pin head types and is designed to enhance adaptability for a wide range of wheels. This kit includes...
March 6, 2025
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The Coats Light Truck Kit for 40mm Shaft features a pin plate system with multiple pin head types and is designed to enhance adaptability for a wide range of wheels. This kit ...
March 6, 2025
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The Coats Medium Truck Kit for 40mm Shaft features a pin plate system with multiple pin head types and is designed to enhance adaptability for a wide range of wheels. This kit...
March 6, 2025
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The 3-pc Pin Plate System from Coats is designed for precision balancing on 4-lug and 8-lug wheels. With swappable pin heads, this system allows shops to balance a wide variety...
March 4, 2025
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The Maxx 70 and 50 Tire Changer Wheel Lift from the Coats Company can lift to a tabletop height of 29". The lift supports wheel assemblies up to 150 lbs at 150 psi and is operated...
April 23, 2024
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Coats Heavy Duty Tire Changer, No. CHD-6330
The Coats Heavy Duty Tire Changer, No. CHD-6330, is now offered with a single-phase model option to meet industry trends and demands. It's designed for shops with moderate to ...
Sept. 21, 2023

Press Releases

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For the eighth year in a row, COATS presented the Tire Review Top Shop awards to finalists and the grand-prize winner at SEMA 2014. The Top Shop Awards seeks to honor the “best...
Dec. 8, 2014
The 1100 Series balancers offer a redesigned user interface that makes even the most complex balancing applications fast and simple.
May 21, 2014
Shop that entered grand-prize-winning video testimonial to receive $30,000 shop makeover.
Nov. 7, 2013
BaseLine by COATS designed to offer high quality at affordable price points.
Sept. 20, 2013
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Coats customers must submit video testimonials to be entered for a chance to win the $30,000 prize.
Sept. 13, 2013
Sanjay Chowbey
Chowbey joins Hennessy from Gilbarco Veeder-Root.
Dec. 19, 2012
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Marketing veteran joins Hennessy Industries with diverse skill set.
Oct. 4, 2012
Hennessy Industries’ BADA wheel weight manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Ky., has been named a recipient of the inaugural General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award...
Sept. 19, 2012

Videos

E900 Operations Demo | Coats ProBalance
In this video, Coats demonstrates the functions of the ProBalance Diagnostic Wheel Balancer, No. E900.Learn how to perform a complete diagnostic balance from start to finish using...
Jan. 30, 2026
E900 Operations Demo | Coats ProBalance
In this video, Coats demonstrates the ProBalance Diagnostic Wheel Balancer.
Oct. 8, 2025
Maxx 80 & Maxx 90 Tire Changer Machine Upgrades
In this video, Coats demonstrates the new updates to the Maxx 80 and Maxx 90 Tire Changer lines.
Aug. 1, 2025
Coats 10K Low Rise Pad Lift – Maximize Shop Space & Efficiency!
In this video, the Coats Company demonstrates the 10K Low Rise Pad Lift.
March 31, 2025
NEW Coats CWA6000 Aligner
In this video, the Coats Company demonstrates the CWA6000 3D Wheel Aligner.
March 27, 2025
Coats New Adjustable Wheel Balancer Pin-Plate System
In this video, Coats demonstrates its 3-pc Pin Plate System. 
March 11, 2025
Coats 1300 2D Direct Drive Balancer Full Demo
In this video, the Coats Company demonstrates the Coats 1300 2D Direct Drive Wheel Balancer.
Feb. 25, 2025
Coats 1500 Balancer Centering Check
The Coats Company demonstrates a centering check on the 1500 Balancer.
Aug. 22, 2024
How to Change 19
In this video, the Coats Company teaches viewers how to change 19.5 Load Range G tires.
July 29, 2024
Lifting an Electric Vehicle on 2-Post Lifts
The Coats Company goes over their latest tutorial on how to lift an EV, specifically a Tesla Model 3, using a two-post lift.
June 10, 2024

Blogs

The importance of ALI-certified lifts
Vehicle lift safety is crucial to any shop environment, and having a lift that is ALI-certified can make a big difference; here's why.
March 28, 2025
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Proper wheel balancing requires users to be educated and safe when operating the equipment.
March 4, 2025
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Tire changers save technicians time and energy, but safety should come first when operating one.
Feb. 6, 2025
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Kyle Harris from The Coats Company explains what to look for when purchasing a new balancer.
Oct. 11, 2024
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In this blog, Brett Baranauckas of Coats walks through all you need to know about two-post car lifts.
Sept. 30, 2024
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The Coats Company Senior Product Manager Kyle Harris explains what to look for when purchasing a tire changer.
July 17, 2024
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Guest Blog: Key factors for choosing the right car lift for EV servicing
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive into the key factors you should consider when choosing the ideal car lift for your facility.
Feb. 21, 2024
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8 Tips for Selling Alignment
As an automotive shop, effectively selling wheel alignment to customers is not only a service but also a value-added solution that benefits both your business and your clients...
Oct. 18, 2023

News

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The RC 450 and RC550 Wheel Balancers replace the 1185 and 885 space-saving balancer line.
July 14, 2026
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The updated Maxx Lift lineup includes three simplified lift families.
June 12, 2026
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The E900 Diagnostic Wheel Balancer is designed to be simple and to the point.
Oct. 7, 2025
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The updates will come standard on Maxx 80 and Maxx 90 tire changers.
Aug. 1, 2025
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Coats rebrand
The rebrand aims to better reflect who the company is and the value they strive to bring to the industry.
June 18, 2025
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The new accessories are designed to help technicians achieve precise balances.
March 4, 2025
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The YouTube series address common challenges with difficult wheel assemblies.
Aug. 15, 2024
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Coats releases ALI Certified Check360 Lift Inspections
Check360 is designed to ensure safety and compliance for automotive lifts.
Feb. 23, 2024

Articles

Curtiss Ryan
What distributors should be stocking, recommending, and supporting across the category.
May 1, 2026
85610104 Adjustable Pin Plate
This tool saved the reviewer time when performing frequent balancing jobs.
April 13, 2018
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Replicating how the wheel mounts to the vehicle is critical to achieve a vibration free balance result.
Feb. 28, 2018

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Additional content from The Coats Company

Step-by-Step Aligner Pre-Install Checklist: Your Alignment Expert Guide
In this video, the Coats Company walks through their alignment pre-install Checklist. 
April 19, 2024
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In this video, learn how to use traditional clamps with the Coats CWA 6500 3D Diagnostic Wheel Alignment System.
Sept. 25, 2023
Maxx 50 Tire Changer from Coats
The Maxx 50 Rim Clamp Tire Changer from Coats can handle wheels ranging from 6" to 24" in diameter and up to 16" wide. Featuring a dual nozzle bead sealing system, the tire changer...
Aug. 23, 2023
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In this video, Coats demonstrates its Maxx Tire Changer Series.
June 29, 2023
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Coats Maxx Tire Changer Series
The Coats Maxx Tire Changer Series features a shop-friendly footprint and includes three models: Maxx 70, 80, and 90. The series can accommodate wheel assemblies from 6" to 30...
June 29, 2023
Coats 90C Center Clamp Tire Changer
The Coats 90C Center Clamp Tire Changer features a center locking-clamp design that is easy to use, fast, and helps prevent metal-to-metal contact with customer wheels. It also...
Nov. 8, 2022
CWA 6500 3D Diagnostic Wheel Alignment System
The Coats CWA 6500 3D Diagnostic Wheel Alignment System features an automatic power tracking camera boom to keep the high definition cameras focused on the targets, enabling fast...
July 18, 2022
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The Coats CWA 6500 3D Diagnostic Wheel Alignment System features an automatic power tracking camera boom to keep the high definition cameras focused on the targets, enabling fast...
April 28, 2021
1185 Wb W Wheel Hood Up
The Coats 1185 Wheel Balancer is ideal for those shops with low to medium level volume of balancing jobs that want high-performance features, such as a video-display, and laser...
Sept. 8, 2020
Coats 80 C Png Front No Wheel
The Coats 80C Center Clamp Tire Changer features a center-clamp design to help minimize the risk of damage to expensive customer wheels. Built on the Coats swingarm platform, ...
Sept. 8, 2020
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Featuring a patented, precision measuring LED light array, the Coats Tread Depth Scanner drive-over tread depth unit is a form of automated vehicle inspection. This LED measuring...
July 2, 2020
885 Coats Wheel Balancer
The Coats 885 Wheel Balancer is designed for low-volume, occasional balancing of OE fitments. The 885 offers a small footprint, allowing it to fit almost anywhere. This gives ...
Nov. 13, 2019