A staple for tyre shops and garages throughout the UK for many years, the SX226 Pro is the machine that led to an industry becoming awash with the standard ‘fully-automatic tyre machine with assist arm’ offerings in every range and from every brand.
However, thanks to a progressive development in line with rims and tyres as they too evolve, the SX226 Pro can still be set apart from the competition. For a start, the chassis and main column are designed in a way that, whilst more expensive to produce, provides a much more rigid structure. Alongside unique features such as the Power X 4 cylinder turntable, other less obvious advantages include the large diameter bead breaker chamber which delivers 20% more power than average, and removable pedal box which is a godsend if one ever needs to replace a pedal spring.
The SX226 Pro utilises our oft-copied (never equalled) HP4 assist arm. The HP4 is, as the model number suggests, the 4th generation of the HP arm which was launched some 20 years ago, and has gone on to become the most imitated design in the business!
