Press Release

Hunter's GSP9700 Road Force Measurement® System Solves Problems Balancing Alone Can't Fix

The GSP9700 extends far beyond the traditional functions of a wheel balancer by performing a simulated road test on the wheel and tire assembly to diagnose and virtually eliminate vibration and tire-related pull problems.

The GSP9700 incorporates Hunter's exclusive Road Force Measurement® System, which uses a “road roller” to apply up to 1,400 lbs. of pressure against the wheel assembly to test if the assembly is round when rolling. The roller can find problems such as lack of tire uniformity that once could only be detected by industrial tire uniformity graders. With this ability, the GSP9700 can perform the ForceMatching® procedure, which finds the stiff or high area on a tire and the low spot on a rim to be matched together to cancel vibration caused by radial force variation and provide that “new car ride.”

The optional StraightTrak® Lateral Force Measurement feature measures lateral forces in tires that cause pulls and drifts. As each wheel is measured, StraightTrak calculates a tire placement plan to produce the least amount of net lateral force and systematically minimize, offset or eliminate these problems. The versatility of the StraightTrak LFM feature enables a technician to integrate this valuable information into tire mounting and balancing processes, tire rotations and alignment service.

Hunter's optional wheel lift system is fully integrated into the balancer and allows one technician to easily mount and balance wheels up to 175 lbs. The wheel lift helps prevent potential injuries and fatigue from manually lifting wheels into place and assists technicians to properly mount wheels for the most accurate “road test” possible. The lift's functions work in unison with the balancer by automatically lowering as the hood is lowered to start the balance and staying in position to help remove the wheel after a spin.

The GSP9700 is used by automobile and tire manufacturers and is approved for their dealer equipment programs and recommended by their service bulletins.

Hunter Engineering is a world leader in wheel alignment, brake service, wheel service and safety inspection lane equipment. Hunter equipment is approved and used by vehicle manufacturers, automobile and truck dealers, tire dealers and automotive service facilities around the world.

For additional information contact Robert Bruce, Advertising Manager, Hunter Engineering Company, 314.731.3020 (x443).

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