Hofmann monty® 1685 smartSpeed Tire Changer #EEWH792AUD

Hofmann monty® 1685 smartSpeed Tire Changer

Technicians manually dialing in rotation speed and torque for every different tire on the rack is slow, and it's easy to get wrong on stiffer sidewalls — leading to more do-overs and more wear on the tire itself. The Hofmann monty® 1685 smartSpeed removes that guesswork by automatically adjusting torque and wheel rotation speed for each job, protecting both the tire and the technician's time.

What separates the 1685 smartSpeed from its closest sibling, the standard monty® 1685, is entirely about control and power: this model adds smartSpeed™ automation but needs a 230V, 16A circuit to run it, versus the standard model's 115V, 12A single-speed setup. Both machines share the same 50" max wheel diameter, so the choice comes down to whether the shop's electrical service and workload justify the roughly $780 premium for automated control.

Who the monty® 1685 smartSpeed Is Built For

• A dealership service department that just installed 230V service for a lift and wants that same circuit to justify a faster changer, instead of running one more job on 115V for another hour a day.
• A high-turnover tire shop where a rotating cast of techs, some new, some experienced, all get inconsistent results manually dialing in speed and torque — smartSpeed removes that variable entirely.
• A shop that services a daily mix of sedans, SUVs, and light trucks up to 50" wheels and can't afford to slow down and manually adjust settings every time the wheel type changes.
• A bay that's had a tech get a bead breaker shovel bounce back on them mid-job — the bounce-back control on this model is a real safety fix, not a nice-to-have.
• A shop lifting heavier wheel-and-tire assemblies solo, where a pulled back or dropped wheel is a workers'-comp risk the reverse-side-hook bead pusher helps avoid.
• A high-volume shop doing 20+ changes a day where a few seconds saved per job, multiplied out, is the difference between finishing the schedule and pushing jobs to tomorrow.

What the monty® 1685 smartSpeed Is NOT Built For

Shops on a tighter budget or without a 230V/16A circuit available should look at the standard Hofmann monty® 1685 instead — it covers the same 50" wheel diameter on a 115V single-speed setup.

What Makes the monty® 1685 smartSpeed Different

smartSpeed™ Technology

Automatically optimizes torque and wheel rotation speed for improved tire protection — no manual speed adjustment between jobs.

Swing-Arm Design

Side-pivoting mounting arm helps maximize shop floor space and simplifies wheel setup.

Three-Position Clamping Jaws

Quick wheel adjustment and secure rim holding across a broad size range during tire service.

Pneumatic Bead Pusher with Reverse-Side Hook

Assists with lifting heavy tires up to the 50" max wheel diameter this model handles.

On-Floor Bead Breaker with Bounce-Back Control

Pneumatic-assist handle helps reduce shovel bounce-back and improves technician safety on stiff sidewalls.

Full Specifications — monty® 1685 smartSpeed

Hofmann Warranty — monty® 1685 smartSpeed

Hofmann backs the monty® 1685 smartSpeed with the following coverage terms.

Warranty service is coordinated through Alamo Equipment & Service. Call (844) 480-6059 with any warranty question — we help coordinate service, not just point you to a manufacturer hotline.

⚠️ Confirm exact terms at the time of purchase.