{"product_id":"triumph-ntb-550-wheel-balancer","title":"Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTriumph NTB-550: the entry price buys a smaller console, not a smaller machine\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen a balancer costs less, buyers reasonably assume something in the measuring envelope got cut. On the NTB-550 it did not. Put its numbers beside the larger machine in the same family and the capacity is identical: rims from 10-28\", rim widths of 1 1\/2-20\", tires up to 44\" and 150 lbs, the same 36 mm shaft, the same +\/-1 gram accuracy and the same 6-9 second cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat you give up is \u003cstrong\u003eautomation, not capability\u003c\/strong\u003e. Data entry on the NTB-550 is manual — the operator measures and keys in the wheel's dimensions instead of letting the machine take them. That is a real difference, and in a high-volume tire shop with staff turnover it is the difference that matters. In a home garage, a collector's shop or a small independent doing a few sets a week, it is a minute of measuring on a job that was never going to be rushed, and it buys you a machine that reaches the same wheels with the same precision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the honest way to choose between the two: pick on throughput and who is operating it, not on what the machine can physically balance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eManual entry, done properly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eManual data entry has one failure mode and it is worth naming, because knowing it is most of the fix. Every dimension you key in is a dimension you can key in wrong, and a balancer will obediently calculate a perfect correction from bad inputs. A wheel that comes back vibrating after being balanced has usually been balanced against a diameter or an offset that was never right.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo the discipline is small and specific: read the rim's actual diameter rather than trusting what the tire sidewall implies, measure the offset with the gauge rather than estimating it, and take the width off the rim rather than from memory. Do those three things consistently and a manually entered balance is every bit as accurate as an automatically measured one — the electronics downstream are the same. Skip them under time pressure and you will feel it in comebacks, which is precisely why a busy shop should be looking at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/triumph-ntb-800-wheel-balancer\"\u003eTriumph NTB-800\u003c\/a\u003e with automatic diameter and offset measurement instead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill It Fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eModest requirements, but check them rather than assume them; the space and the supply are yours to provide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAssembled size.\u003c\/strong\u003e 28\" x 47\" x 56\". The compact footprint is a large part of the appeal — this is a machine that fits in a working home garage without redesigning the garage around it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eClearance above and beside.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hood needs room to swing up, and an operator needs room to lift a wheel onto the shaft from the side. Do not push it flush into a corner just because the footprint allows.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePower.\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 Volt with a 1\/4 HP motor. A standard outlet; no dedicated circuit, no electrician.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGetting it home.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping weight is 325 lbs. That is a pallet, not a pickup-bed lift-by-hand, so plan the unload.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShaft.\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 mm. If you already own cones or a flange plate, check them against that before assuming they transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat 'light-duty' does and does not mean here\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe description of this machine as light-duty is about duty cycle and workload, not about the wheels it accepts. Its stated limits — 28\" rim diameter, 20\" rim width, 44\" overall tire diameter, 150 lbs of assembly weight — comfortably cover ordinary passenger cars, crossovers and light trucks, which is the entire range most owners will ever put on it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere the distinction bites is volume. A machine built for occasional and small-shop use is not the same as one built to spin every wheel that comes through a four-bay tire store all day, every day. If your reality is a few sets a month, a seasonal swap of winter tires for a family fleet, or a track-day habit, this is the right end of the range. If it is a full tire program, buy up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatic and dynamic capability, a digital display that prompts through the sequence, and a simplified calibration routine round it out — the intent throughout is a balancer that a competent person can be productive on the first afternoon rather than after a training course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHome garages and enthusiasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Balance your own wheels after a tire change instead of driving them across town.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCollectors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasonal and storage rotations on vehicles that rarely leave the building.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSmall independent shops.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a service you currently sublet, at a footprint a small bay can absorb.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTrack-day and club racers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Balancing your own sets between sessions rather than booking a slot.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe NTB-550 arrives as a complete electronic balancer with shaft, hood and digital console. Motorcycle wheels need the separate \u003ca href=\"\/products\/triumph-ntb-as-wheel-balancer-motorcycle-adapters\"\u003eTriumph NTB-AS adapter set\u003c\/a\u003e, which is not included with this machine. If a specific cone, flange or accessory is important to how you work, ask us to confirm it against your order before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWheel and tire capacity\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eNTB-550\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWheel (rim) size\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e10-28\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRim width\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1 1\/2-20\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax tire diameter\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e44\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e150 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShaft size\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e36 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch4\u003eOperation\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAutomatic data entry\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eNo - dimensions are entered by the operator\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e+\/-1 gram\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCycle time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e6-9 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eStandard or metric\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch4\u003ePower and size\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1\/4 HP\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e110 Volt\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAssembled size\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e28\" x 47\" x 56\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e325 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCertification, stated plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe data we hold for this balancer claims no third-party safety listing, so this page will not display one. Should your insurer, landlord or local authority require shop equipment carrying a listing issued by a named independent testing organisation, settle that question before you order — ask us for the machine's documentation and check it against the requirement as written. For most home and small-shop buyers this never comes up; for some commercial premises it does.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreight to the lower 48 only, palletised. Your freight cost is generated live at checkout from the address you enter, which is why no figure is quoted in this description.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan the unload before you order. A crated balancer needs a forklift, a dock, or terminal pickup with a suitable vehicle and a second pair of hands. Residential delivery is available with a residential fee applied at checkout, and collection from our Triumph pickup warehouses is an alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the freight before the driver leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Damage found after a clean signature is a much weaker claim than damage written onto the bill of lading in front of the person who delivered it. Look at the pallet, the wrap and the corners, note anything at all that looks wrong, take photos, and get in touch with us the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's warranty applies; terms are published on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003ewarranty claims page\u003c\/a\u003e. Please note one condition that catches people out: \u003cstrong\u003ea component must not be taken apart before the claim is raised.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave the fault as you found it, photograph it, and contact us. Once a part has been opened, what failed usually can no longer be established, and a claim that would have been honoured cannot be.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT-DUTY CAPACITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balances wheels up to 20” in width and 28” in diameter, ideal for standard car and light truck wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSER-FRIENDLY DISPLAY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple digital interface for clear and easy operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUICK SETUP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy-to-use controls and simplified calibration streamline the balancing process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCURATE BALANCING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electronic balancing system ensures smooth, vibration-free wheels with precision results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPACT DESIGN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space-saving footprint makes it perfect for smaller garages or personal workspaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDURABLE AND RELIABLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for occasional use while maintaining long-term performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR ENTHUSIASTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great for DIYers, hobbyists, and small shops needing a reliable, light-duty wheel balancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple, Accurate, and Affordable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Triumph NTB-550 Electronic Wheel Balancer is the perfect choice for those seeking a compact, easy-to-use solution for wheel balancing. Whether you’re maintaining your personal vehicles or working on a few cars in a home garage, this machine delivers reliable and accurate results without unnecessary complexity. Take control of your wheel balancing needs with the NTB-550.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-spec-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-spec-item\"\u003e \u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eNTB-550\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eWheel Size\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e10-28\" (254-711 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eMax Tire Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e44\" (1,118 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eRim Width\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e1 1\/2-20\" (38-508 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eMax Weight\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e150 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eShaft Size\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e36 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eAutomatic Data Entry\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003eStandard or Metric\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e+\/-1 Gram\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eCycle Time\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e6-9 Seconds\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eHorse Power\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e1\/4 Horse\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e110 Volt\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eAssembled Size\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e28\" X 47\" X 56\" (711mm X 1194mm X 1422mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eShipping Size\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e36\" X 28\" X 46 (914mm X 711mm X 1,168mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e325 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-spec-item\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003ePick Up and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-pickupdelivry-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Pick Up locations for Triumph are located in Forth Worth, TX \/ Columbus, OH \/ Las Vegas, NV \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall, text, or chat with us if you have questions. 866-774-7743\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\" class=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e 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