Tires · Long Beach, CA
Tire Mounting & Balancing
Professional mount and balance on Coats tire machines — the same equipment used by dealerships and high-end shops. We handle everything from daily driver tires to low-profile performance fitments and oversized truck tires. Included with every tire purchase.
Services
Mount, Balance & More
Tire Dismount & Mount
We use Coats tire changers — professional-grade machines designed to handle any tire and wheel combination without damaging the wheel finish. Coats machines are particularly safe for custom wheels, low-profile tires, and run-flats that require extra care during mounting.
We mount tires you bring in as well as new tires purchased from us. Call for walk-in mount-only pricing.
Standard Spin Balancing
Every tire we install gets balanced on our Coats wheel balancers. The machine spins the wheel, measures weight distribution, and tells us exactly where and how much weight to add. Proper balance eliminates steering wheel vibration and prevents cupping and uneven tread wear.
Included free with every tire installation. No extra charge.
Eco Balance / Road Force Balancing
Road force balancing goes beyond standard spin balance. A load roller simulates the weight of the vehicle pressing on the tire, measuring force variation — stiffness irregularities inside the tire that cause vibration even when the spin balance is perfect.
Recommended when: vibration persists after standard balance, installing performance or run-flat tires, or matching tires to specific positions for minimum vibration.
Bead Balance Beads
Bead balance beads (also called dynamic balancing beads) are small ceramic or glass beads installed inside the tire. As the wheel spins, they migrate to offset any imbalance — and continue to self-correct as the tire wears over time.
Particularly popular for trucks, SUVs, and off-road vehicles where conventional wheel weights can be knocked off and road conditions change the balance point. Ask us if bead balance is right for your setup.
Bead Seat Cleaning & Sealing
Slow air loss after a new tire install is often a bead leak — not a puncture. On alloy wheels, the bead seat (where the tire seals against the wheel) develops oxidation and corrosion over time that prevents an airtight seal.
We clean the bead seat area, remove corrosion, and apply a bead sealer that fills any surface imperfections and restores the seal. This is included when we identify a bead leak — we don't just reinflate and hope.
TPMS Service
We check and service TPMS sensors on every tire installation. If your sensor is working, we reset the system after mounting. If a sensor is failed or battery-dead, we replace and program it. We don't hand cars back with a TPMS warning light on.
Our equipment
Why Coats Machines Matter
Not all tire changers are created equal. Entry-level machines use aggressive clamping and metal-on-metal contact that can chip or scratch custom wheel finishes — especially on low-profile tires where the bead is close to the rim edge.
Coats tire changers and wheel balancers are professional-grade equipment used by dealerships and performance shops. They have nylon-tipped clamps and bead breaker systems that protect wheel finishes during the dismount and mount process.
If you've paid for custom wheels, you want them installed on equipment that won't scratch them. That's what we use.
What's Included With Every Installation
- Mount & dismount
Old tire off, new tire on.
- Balance
Spin balanced to spec, weights added as needed.
- Valve stem inspection
We replace rubber valve stems at no charge. TPMS valve stems are inspected and serviced.
- TPMS reset
System reset after install so the light goes off.
- Torque to spec
Lug nuts torqued to the vehicle's specification — not just impact-gunned tight.
- Disposal
Old tires disposed of properly. You don't take them with you.
Two Long Beach Locations
Ochoa's Tire Service — Paramount
6990 Paramount Blvd, Long Beach · 562-395-4449Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–4pm
Installation FAQ
Standard spin balancing corrects weight imbalance. Road force balancing simulates the vehicle's weight on the tire to detect stiffness variations inside the tire that spin balancing misses. Best for persistent vibrations or performance tires.
Small ceramic or glass beads placed inside the tire that self-distribute as the wheel spins to offset imbalance. They continue correcting as tires wear. Popular for trucks, SUVs, and off-road vehicles where conventional weights can get knocked off.
Usually a bead leak — oxidation on the wheel's bead seat prevents an airtight seal. We clean the bead area and apply a sealer. Common on alloy wheels that haven't had tires changed in a while.
Yes. Bring your tires and wheels and we'll mount and balance them. Call us for current walk-in mount-only pricing.
Ready to get new tires installed?
Walk-ins welcome. Most installs done same day. Call us to confirm availability on your size.