Toolbox Topics: Tire Service Best Practices | An Interview with Ranger, a Division of BendPak

In this Toolbox Topics episode, we explore tire changer best practices and how proper technique can help technicians avoid wheel damage, reduce comebacks, and deliver consistent tire service in today’s modern shop.
March 11, 2026

Key Highlights

  • Highlights the significance of proper tire mounting and demounting techniques for modern vehicles.
  • Discusses the impact of larger wheel sizes and low-profile tires on service procedures.
  • Provides tips for technicians to maintain high standards in tire service amidst technological advancements.
  • Emphasizes the role of quality control in delivering consistent results in repair shops.
  • Features insights from industry leaders on adapting to evolving tire and vehicle designs.

In this Toolbox Topics episode, PTEN editor-in-chief Nadine Battah and Sean Price, director of product development and quality control at Ranger, a division of BendPak, take a closer look at tire service best practices, and the role tire changers play in delivering consistent, high-quality results in today’s repair shop. As wheel diameters grow, low-profile tires become more common, and vehicle designs continue to evolve, technicians face new challenges during mounting and demounting.

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