SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING A TIRE-WHEEL ASSEMBLY

摘要

An apparatus (400) for processing a tire (T) and a wheel (W) for forming a tire wheel assembly (TW) is disclosed. The apparatus (400) includes a tire support member (416) including a first tire support member (416a), a second tire support member (416b) and a third tire support member (416c). Each of the first, second and third tire support members (416a, 416b / 416c) include an upper surface (416') and a lower surface (416"). The apparatus (400) includes a plurality of tire engaging devices (420) including a first tire tread engaging post (430a) and a second tire tread engaging post (430b). A method for processing a tire (T) and a wheel (W) for forming a tire wheel assembly (TW) is also disclosed.