Steel clamp jaws from Coats

Coats has introduced new steel clamp jaws designed specifically for 17.5-inch and 19.5-inch standard and reverse drop center wheels, offering commercial and multi-service shops a safer, more secure way to handle these challenging assemblies. Built for use with Coats Maxx tire changers, the jaws allow shops to expand into light and medium-duty truck service without needing a dedicated commercial machine.

The jaws feature a three-position adjustable design and are constructed entirely from steel to grip the wider bead profiles commonly found on these wheel types. Their taller profile accommodates reverse drop center wheels with high positive offsets, ensuring reliable clamping from the outside in, a critical safety consideration given the conical shape of these wheels.

In addition to expanding service capabilities, the steel jaws can also serve as an all-purpose clamp for standard wheel service. While they do not include the Grip Max protectors found in other Coats jaws, they are finished with a corrosion-resistant zinc coating for long-term durability in high-volume environments.

“These jaws are for shops that want to do commercial wheel work the right way,” said Kyle Harris, senior product manager at Coats. “Without the right jaw profile to grip these wheels, you can’t properly clamp reverse drop center 17.5s or 19.5s. These jaws are purpose-built to grab the fat, commercial-grade lip and hold it securely through the full changeover process.”