Machine for fitting and removing tires and wheel rims for vehicles

A machine for fitting/removing tires and wheel rims for vehicles, comprising a frame (2) for supporting elements (3) for coupling and turning a rim, onto/from which a tire (P) is to be fitted/removed, about a rotation axis (R), and a working assembly (4) that is movably supported by the frame (2) and comprises a working head (5) for fitting and removing the rim (C)/tire (P) associated with a first translational actuation (6), and is provided with a tubular pusher (7) transverse to the rotation axis (R), and associated with an abutment surface (8) associable with a tire side, and with at least one tire removal tool (9) associated with a second actuation (10) for alternate movement between an inactive configuration at least partially within the pusher, and at least one active configuration, protruding at least partially from the pusher.