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WHEEL BALANCER

Road Force® Elite

The world's fastest diagnostic wheel balancer; providing a faster balance than any traditional balancer. Solve vibration problems and provide the "new car ride" using the diagnostic load roller.

 

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Road Force® Elite

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Road Force® Elite at-a-glance

Perform a Road Force® test and balance faster than any traditional balancer

Solve vibration problems and provide the "new car ride" using the diagnostic load roller

Automatically measure wheel dimensions with the patented vision system

Ensure proper centering with patented automatic CenteringCheck®

Weight locations identified anywhere along the wheel

Maximize efficiency using SmartWeight® technology

TPMSpecs® on-board vehicle database

True self-calibration with patented eCal auto-calibration

 

 

 

 

 

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Patented vision technology measures and generates an exact wheel model

FASTER BALANCING

Eliminates manual dimension entry and runout measurement to save time

HIGHER-QUALITY BALANCE

Patented algorithms enhance precision and provide better appearance by hiding wheel weights

 

Reduce Operator Error

Automatically measures wheel dimensions, selects weight mode and measures rim runout

Wheel Dimensions

Automatically determine weight plane locations

Weight Mode

Selects clip or tape weight usage

Rim Runout

Calculates ForceMatch® solution

Rim Profiled

Creates a three-dimensional model of the rim

SmartWeight® Optimized

Allows more single-weight solutions

Spoke Location

Prioritizes hiding tape weights behind spokes

 

 

SmartWeight® optimizes the balancing process

SmartWeight® balancing technology:

  • Provides the smoothest ride through the best balance
  • Saves time with more single-weight balances
  • Reduces weight usage by up to 35%
 
See the benefits

Save time & effort

Save labor by finding single-weight solutions as much as 60% of the time versus traditional two-weight solutions

Stop chasing weights

Superior balance results from a single quick spin

Track labor & weight savings

Labor savings shown in minutes and hours, as well as dollars, with every spin

Reduce weight usage

Use 30% less weight, saving money on every balance. An average shop saves 7,130 ounces of weight per year with SmartWeight® technology.

Improve appearance

Use smaller, less visible weights placed on the inside of wheel when possible

Accommodate many wheel types

  • Flanged or flangeless
  • Plastic clad
  • Colored rims
  • Wider widths
  • Run flats

 

 

Non-Stop Research and Development

For over 25 years, Hunter has been the industry standard for diagnostic wheel balancing with the Road Force / GSP series of balancers. Continuous innovation means you always have the best balance.

SEE THE HISTORY

BALANCER FASTER THAN PREVIOUS MODELS

 

 

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Simple operation ensures all techs can operate

See live balance results from 3D graphics with advanced features and controls available at your fingertips.

 

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Hunter Road Force Elite CenteringCheck screen

Automatic CenteringCheck®

Miscentering during wheel balancing procedures is the number one cause of improper balancing and customer comebacks. Automatic CenteringCheck® always monitors wheel centering to reduce setup errors.

Hunter Road Force Elite prediction screen

Road Force® Measurement

Road Force® panel displays assembly value and limits, live rim and tire conditions
shown on-screen and color-coding allows operator to visualize Road Force® variations

Hunter Road Force Elite ForceMatch prediction screen

ForceMatch® Prediction

Simple graphics illustrate how to optimize the assembly. Live rim and tire conditions with color-coding allow the operator to visualize Road Force® variations.

Hunter Road Force Elite StraightTrak pull prediction screen

StraightTrak® Pull Prediction

Easy-to-understand graphics of suggested wheel placement help the technician correct tire pull conditions.

Hunter Road Force Elite tire inflation screen

Tire Inflation

Easily view and set tire inflation pressure.

Hunter Road Force Elite on-board videos screen

On-Board Videos

View operations videos to help train technicians.

TruWeight™

TruWeight™ provides live navigation through selection and placement of wheel weights.

Rim Dimensions

One-touch button shows all rim dimensions.

Weight Mode

Rim cutaway graphics shows the weight mode.

Controls

Easy-to-access navigation to other functions and screens.

Language

Switch language on the fly.

Road Force®

Road Force® panel displays assembly value and limits.

SmartWeight®

SmartWeight® panel provides clear indication of wheel balance conditions.

Savings

See your Road Force® and SmartWeight® savings add up.

Weight Value

Touching weight value servos wheel to weight location.

 

 

Fix vibration issues in one visit

Unprecedented quality control

Identify and reposition tricky tires at installation before customer complaints

Improve customer retention

Technicians can quickly check every assembly for vibration and pull issues ensuring a smooth ride

Differentiate your shop

Solve persistent ride quality problems other shops can't fix

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Balance method
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Quality control
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Satisfaction
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After the balance
OTHER SHOPS

Standard balance

Tire is balanced with standard non-diagnostic balancer or older generation Road Force® with the roller turned off.

ROAD FORCE® ELITE SHOPS

Diagnostic balance

Tire is balanced and a diagnostic test is performed in less time with Hunter's Road Force® Elite premium balancer.

OTHER SHOPS

Customer performs quality check

Customers perform the quality check on their own vehicle leaving the chance for imbalance.

ROAD FORCE® ELITE SHOPS

Match-mounting

A few tires need repositioning on the rim to guarantee a round assembly adding only a few minutes at installation.

OTHER SHOPS

Dissatisfaction

When tires are not correctly balanced, customers either return unhappy or never return.

ROAD FORCE® ELITE SHOPS

Satisfaction

Because the technician tested every assembly, all customers leave happy.

OTHER SHOPS

Additional work

An unhappy customer returning will add over 45 minutes of work that technicians are often unequipped to handle.

ROAD FORCE® ELITE SHOPS

Peace-of-mind

Superior service differentiates Road Force® Elite shops from all other shops.

Approved & recommended by multiple OEM partners 

24 OEMs have welcomed the Road Force® Elite into their equipment programs.

  • Many OEMs require it to be used in their facilities.
  • Ease-of-use & quality control make the Road Force® Elite the most widely recommended balancer.

 

 

StraightTrak® corrects tire pull

  1. Customer complains that their vehicle is pulling to the left.
  2. Lateral force measurement is performed without time penalty using the Road Force® Elite wheel balancer.
  3. Lateral forces are balanced, eliminating vehicle pull.

 

 

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Diagnose vibration issues & prevent customer comebacks

 

 

 

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Specifications

 

 

Gallery

Because of continuing technological advances, features and configurations shown in customer photos may vary.

 

 

Hunter's 3-Year Warranty

Hunter Engineering Company warrants new equipment replacement parts for three years and labor for six months.

Proudly designed & built in the USA

From raw steel to finished product. When you choose Hunter, you're investing in more than 1,000 American workers.

 

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