Originally Posted by X5 Meister

......The Hunter tire changer (TC350 I think) uses a special clamping set and all parts that come in contact with the rim are made of Delrin (if I recall correctly). That results in no marring or scuffs. So the only thing left that could screw up your rims is a lazy tech who doesn't give a hoot. For that I stick around and watch; even if they tell me to step out of the garage I don't. Oh and $20-40 extra bucks goes a long way.