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Car vs. Truck Wheel Balancers: Which Do You Need?
Wheel Balancers

Car vs. Truck Wheel Balancers: Which Do You Need?

Car and light truck balancers handle wheels up to about 150 to 165 lbs. If you balance commercial or heavy truck wheels, you need a car a...

1 min read
Do You Need a Wheel Lift for Your Balancer?
Wheel Balancers

Do You Need a Wheel Lift for Your Balancer?

If you regularly balance heavy truck, SUV or custom wheels, yes. A wheel lift raises the wheel to the balancer shaft so your techs don't ...

2 min read
2D, 3D, or Laser: Which Wheel Balancer Features Actually Matter?
Wheel Balancers

2D, 3D, or Laser: Which Wheel Balancer Features Actually Matter?

Most computerized balancers are accurate to within 1 gram. Higher-priced models buy you speed and fewer mistakes: automatic 2D entry for ...

4 min read

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