What's wheel balancing?

When a wheel is unbalanced, there is an unequal distribution of weight around the rim of the wheel and tire assembly. The tire may seem round and true when rotated slowly, but on the road centrifugal force acts on the heaviest part of the tire, making it wobble or vibrate (like an out-of-balance ceiling fan). This can cause flat spots on the tire treads and is damaging to ball joints, bearings, steering, and shock absorbers. With special equipment, technicians can measure a tire and wheel assembly, then add special wheel weights to restore balance. Hitting potholes and normal vehicle wear-and-tear can cause unbalanced wheels. Uneven tire wear can indicate unbalanced wheels, so it's wise to check and rotate your vehicle's tires regularly.

GSP9700 RoadForce Measurement System

With tire mounted on wheel, provides a "road test" which locates and eliminates virtually every possible cause of vibration.

Benefits of the GSP9700 three-in-one diagnostic repair capability: solves vibration problems balancers won't fix; detects non-balance, radial force-related problems associated with tire uniformity; tire and rim runout; wheel-to-balancer mounting error; improper bead seating of tire to rim; faster troubleshooting and repair quickly calculates the contributions of the rim and tire to radial vibration problems and presents the technician with easy step-by-step repair instructions; identifies potential vehicle pull or drift problems. The optional StraightTrak LFM feature measures lateral tire force then applies that information to a set of tires, providing multiple placement choices to eliminate or minimize pull problems. The GSP9700 dramatically improves ride quality and duplicates vibration measurement and tire/wheel matching methods previously used only by vehicle manufacturers to provide that "new car ride." It increases wheel service income and establishes your shop as the vibration and handling control experts, reduces comebacks and enables you to service vehicles that other shops turn away.

The GSP9700 measures radial and lateral tire forces and provides instructions for solving ride and handling problems that other balancers and wheel aligners cannot fix. Hunter's GSP9700 is endorsed and recommended by vehicle manufacturers and proven by thousands of repair facilities worldwide as the leader in wheel balancing radial force calculations and eccentricity measurement lateral force tire pull measurement.

Straight track eliminates tire pull problems by balancing lateral forces on the front axle and smartweight balancing technology.

Smartweight technology provides the best possible balance and ride for your vehicle.

We use top-of-the-line products with a "No Touch" procedure to reassure no damage or scratching to wheels.

True balance is dynamic - Conventional wheel weights that are attached in a stationary position are limited by placement in one specific area on the wheel. Now, XACTBalance is the first and only weight that is truly dynamic. As you drive, XACTBalance adjusts to provide a precise balance and the smoothest ride. This new, patented technology relies on dynamic media that move and adjust within a thermoplastic cartridge, targeting the exact location of the imbalance and correcting it. The result is a more precise and long-lasting balance, adding value for you and your customers.

For best possible fitment for balancing hub centric wheels (collets).

For hub centric wheel balancing and RoadForce balancing, the outer cone is designed for best fitment and security on any type of wheel damage with the thick rubber ring that is attached on front of cone for grip and to not scratch the front surface of wheel.