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Half of all Tire Repairers and Changers in the U.S. earn more than $37,710 a year — the middle 80% land between $30,010 and $50,230. About 108,410 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Tire Repairers and Changers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$37,710typical pay / year
108,410people in this work
$50,230+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Fixing5
Glue tire patches
+Glue the patch to the inside of the rear driver's tire: roughen the area, clean the rubber, apply cement to…
Glue tire patches
+Glue the patch to the inside of the rear driver's tire: roughen the area, clean the rubber, apply cement to both patch and tire, wait thirty seconds, press the patch, roll and hold pressure until bond cures, then inspect for voids.
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Repair tires
+Repair the front passenger tire: remove wheel if needed, locate and assess puncture, clean and roughen area,…
Repair tires
+Repair the front passenger tire: remove wheel if needed, locate and assess puncture, clean and roughen area, insert patch or plug-and-patch depending on sidewall or tread, bond and finish, re-inflate to spec and run leak check.
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Replace tires
+Replace the worn rear tires with new ones: demount old tires, clean rim bead, mount correct-size replacement,…
Replace tires
+Replace the worn rear tires with new ones: demount old tires, clean rim bead, mount correct-size replacement, seat the bead, inflate to manufacturer cold psi, balance and torque lugs to spec before road test.
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Hammer counterweights onto rims
+Hammer the steel counterweights onto the front rims: clean rim flange, position weight at valve stem…
Hammer counterweights onto rims
+Hammer the steel counterweights onto the front rims: clean rim flange, position weight at valve stem counterbalance, tap on incrementally with soft-faced hammer until fully seated, verify static balance on balancer and secure any loose clips.
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Replace valve stems
+Replace the valve stems on the two rear wheels: demount tires, pry out old stems, lubricate and press in new…
Replace valve stems
+Replace the valve stems on the two rear wheels: demount tires, pry out old stems, lubricate and press in new rubber stems, trim flush, remount tire, inflate to spec and leak-test at 35 psi before reinstalling wheel.
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Move1
Unbolt and remove wheels
+Unbolt and remove the left rear wheel for inspection: break lug torque, jack vehicle safely on pinch weld,…
Unbolt and remove wheels
+Unbolt and remove the left rear wheel for inspection: break lug torque, jack vehicle safely on pinch weld, remove lug nuts in star pattern, slide wheel off hub, set aside with its tire facing up and note any damage on the wheel.
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The daily work14
Remount wheels onto vehicles.
+Remount the four wheels back onto the Ford Transit on bay two using the correct tyre-pressure spec, torque…
Remount wheels onto vehicles.
+Remount the four wheels back onto the Ford Transit on bay two using the correct tyre-pressure spec, torque the wheel nuts to 140 Nm in a star pattern, then road-test the van around the yard and note any vibration.
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Assist mechanics
+Help James in bay three by handing him the Michelin summer tyres, fitting inner tubes where required,…
Assist mechanics
+Help James in bay three by handing him the Michelin summer tyres, fitting inner tubes where required, balancing each assembly to under 7 g, and holding the car at steering lock during the alignment check.
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Reassemble tires onto wheels
+Reassemble the three dismounted tyres onto their respective steel rims, seat the beads with soapy lube,…
Reassemble tires onto wheels
+Reassemble the three dismounted tyres onto their respective steel rims, seat the beads with soapy lube, inflate to the correct working pressure, then spin-balance each wheel and attach their centre caps.
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Clean and tidy up the shop.
+Clean the bay at close: sweep rubber crumbs and metal shards, wipe down the tyre changers and balance…
Clean and tidy up the shop.
+Clean the bay at close: sweep rubber crumbs and metal shards, wipe down the tyre changers and balance machines, stack unused tyres by size on the rack, and empty the oil and waste bins before leaving.
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Drive automobile or service trucks to industrial sites to provide services or respond to emergency calls.
+Drive the service truck to the chemical plant on Route 7 with the mobile tyre kit, change the blown outer…
Drive automobile or service trucks to industrial sites to provide services or respond to emergency calls.
+Drive the service truck to the chemical plant on Route 7 with the mobile tyre kit, change the blown outer tyre on the forklift, inflate to spec, and file a signed customer service slip before returning to yard.
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Separate tubed tires from wheels
+Separate the tubed rear tyre from the vintage motorcycle wheel by deflating, unseating the bead carefully to…
Separate tubed tires from wheels
+Separate the tubed rear tyre from the vintage motorcycle wheel by deflating, unseating the bead carefully to avoid the rim, extract the inner tube intact, inspect for punctures and lay out parts for the mechanic.
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Clamp tyre into mould
+Set the tyre on the mould, centre the bead evenly, lower the clamps until they bite the flange, check the…
Clamp tyre into mould
+Set the tyre on the mould, centre the bead evenly, lower the clamps until they bite the flange, check the mould cavity is clean and the inner bag sits square, then torque each clamp to spec so the tyre won’t shift during curing.
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Ensure equipment availability
+Walk the workshop, confirm the moulding press, spare clamps, inner bags and sealing compound are on hand,…
Ensure equipment availability
+Walk the workshop, confirm the moulding press, spare clamps, inner bags and sealing compound are on hand, note any missing items and the expected replenishment date, then flag shortages to procurement and the foreman before the morning shift.
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Balance tyres
+Balance the two front 17-inch tyres for the customer's Ford Transit, fit wheel weights until vibration at…
Balance tyres
+Balance the two front 17-inch tyres for the customer's Ford Transit, fit wheel weights until vibration at 70–80 km/h is eliminated, record final weight positions and test-drive for two minutes to confirm smoothness.
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Clean tyres
+Clean the set of four alloy rims and tyres for Mrs. Lopez, remove road tar and brake dust, de-grease the bead…
Clean tyres
+Clean the set of four alloy rims and tyres for Mrs. Lopez, remove road tar and brake dust, de-grease the bead area, rinse and dry, then note any sidewall damage before returning them to the bay.
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Types of tyres
+Identify and list the four tyres on the shelving by vehicle fitment and compound—two all-seasons 205/55 R16…
Types of tyres
+Identify and list the four tyres on the shelving by vehicle fitment and compound—two all-seasons 205/55 R16 for customer Ahmed and two winters 205/55 R16 for Marta—flagging the winter pair for immediate fitting.
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Adjust bag inside tyres
+Adjust the internal airbag insert on the left rear tyre of the delivery van to correct a persistent pull,…
Adjust bag inside tyres
+Adjust the internal airbag insert on the left rear tyre of the delivery van to correct a persistent pull, deflate, reposition the bag to centre the valve area, re-inflate to 40 psi and road-test for handling.
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Coat inside of tyres
+Coat the inner surface of the four tyres with anti-corrosion sealant for the vintage Beetle, ensuring an even…
Coat inside of tyres
+Coat the inner surface of the four tyres with anti-corrosion sealant for the vintage Beetle, ensuring an even 1 mm layer around the bead and cavity, allow 20 minutes curing before mounting.
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Rebuff tyre
+Rebuff the scuffed tyre sidewall on the customer's SUV by cleaning, sanding lightly to smooth the gouge,…
Rebuff tyre
+Rebuff the scuffed tyre sidewall on the customer's SUV by cleaning, sanding lightly to smooth the gouge, apply rubber filler, sand flush and finish with tyre restorer so the blemish is no longer visible.
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