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Old 11-05-2005, 11:21 PM
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What is the best high speed Tire Balancing Machine? And, is it possible to determe which shops use this machine?

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IMO, this one seems to do a good job: Hunter Road Force. You can click on the Locate A GSP9700 tab at the top left of the web page to locate shops in your area with this equipment.
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Thanks for the great info!
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IMO, this one seems to do a good job: Hunter Road Force. You can click on the Locate A GSP9700 tab at the top left of the web page to locate shops in your area with this equipment.

Great equipment. It is a shame that not all tire service companies have this equipment. Always call ahead first, and, inquire.
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Thanks. Have located several convenient dealers. Will heed the advice, and call ahead to make sure that it is available.
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Originally Posted by edensknight
Great equipment. It is a shame that not all tire service companies have this equipment. Always call ahead first, and, inquire.
Yep!! What he said!!
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As others have said the Hunter Road Force Balance is the way to go. There is a shop in East Wareham on Rt. 28 that uses one, I've had my car in there for a balance. They are pretty Corvette friendly as well.

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Originally Posted by GrayC5
IMO, this one seems to do a good job: Hunter Road Force. You can click on the Locate A GSP9700 tab at the top left of the web page to locate shops in your area with this equipment.
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Thanks for the link.
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
IMO, this one seems to do a good job: Hunter Road Force. You can click on the Locate A GSP9700 tab at the top left of the web page to locate shops in your area with this equipment.

yep....I actually had a local guy come to my house with this setup and mount/balance my tires....

www.pitcrewtire.com
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Let us know if you are happy wiht the results...
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Yes, the Hunter seems to be the best. I ask the shop what they use before I let them do any work.

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