Hunter\u2019s revolutionary Road Force wheel balancing technology, which solves the most challenging wheel vibration issues, has been taken to the next step with the launch of the new Road Force Elite (RFE) balancer.<\/p>\n
Launched at Automechanika Birmingham, the new RFE now incorporates Hunter\u2019s \u2018vision system\u2019 which provides a host of benefits for users making it even faster, more accurate and easier to use than previous versions.<\/p>\n
Indeed, with a floor-to-floor measurement and balance time of just 70 seconds, the RFE is up to 47 per cent faster than previous models and provides a multitude of advanced features compared with standard, slower wheel balancers.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe new Road Force Elite really does set a new industry benchmark in terms of wheel balancing technology,\u201d explains Paul Beaurain, managing director, Pro-Align. \u201cAside from being quicker to use than a standard balancer, the system\u2019s advanced technologies, which effectively take the tyre and wheel assembly for a simulated road test, solve the most challenging of wheel and vibration issues.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the new \u2018vision system\u2019, the RFE automatically scans the profile of wheel rim to allow more accurate placement of fewer balance weights and identifies the spoke location to facilitate the hidden placement of weights. Wheel dimensions are automatically measured, further reducing time, and wheels and rims are force matched to minimise any vibrations.
\nThe equipment has already received a number of significant OEM approvals for global use in vehicle manufacturer franchise dealer workshops including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Bentley, Porsche, SEAT, Skoda and Volkswagen.<\/p>\n
Having trialled the system for the last six months, Jon Atkin, proprietor at Buckley Tyre Service in Flintshire, was unequivocal in his praise of the RFE, \u201cIt\u2019s in a league of its own. It does things that others simply won\u2019t do and has pushed us out to the forefront, technology wise, which then helps us stand out against our competitors. In fact it\u2019s helped us attract customers from as far away as London, Manchester and Bolton \u2013 it\u2019s amazing!\u201d<\/p>\n