The Hofmann Monty 3550 Tilt-Tower Tire Changer includes an on-floor bead breaker integrated with the tilt-tower configuration, facilitating effortless wheel placement, reducing technician fatigue, and minimizing the risk of wheel damage. The rim-clamping bead seater releases a direct burst of compressed air through the clamping jaws to aid in beat seating, while the ergonomically designed pneumatic bead assist accelerates the process of positioning the mounting head on all types of wheels.