Hudy Universal Tire Balancing Station
About this part
The super-stable base board securely and firmly holds the balancing wheel adapter, and the smart clamping system ensures that the wheel adapter does not bind and can rotate absolutely freely. The high-quality, high-precision ball-bearings used in the wheel adapter are degreased and lightly oiled for ultra-fine wheel rotation, helping to identify even the smallest inaccuracies of the tire balance.
Requires Wheel Adapters: Sold Separately
Wheel adapters are available optionally for different scale wheels: 1/10 touring cars, 1/8 off-road, truggy and rally, and also for 1/5 on-road and 1/6 off-road. The wheel adapters come with a CNC-machined aluminum holder and one-piece super-strong and precise steel rod that rotates in the ball-bearings. The hex on the wheel adapter fits precisely into the wheel and a machined tightening nut is included for fast and comfortable wheel tightening. All alloy parts are CNC-machined from highest-quality aluminum with stylish black coating and laser engraving.
Reviews4.9 · 10 reviews
This is the best 1/8 scale tire balancer that I have ever used. You do not even have to use the 17mm wheel nut to keep the tire on. With 1/8 scale truggy tires other balancers this style would normally tip over or you would have to clamp it to your work surface. As usual Hudy makes A++++ tools.
I use alot of Hudy products due to their quality and craftmanship. More than just a pretty peice, it's designed to work and work well. Anything out of balance in the drive train will translate into ineffeciencies no one wants, even if just bashing. There is a reason full size tire/rim combos are balanced, so makes sense to balance any wheel/tire combo at scale levels.
How does this thing work? I was wondering if it is really worth getting this tool, how can it detect where to put some weight for balancing?
I have looked at many balancers before I settled on this one. This is a much needed tool for any serious racer, I knew my tires wher out of balance but I never knew they were that bad untill I recieved this tool. The bearings on hubs are of the highest quality. You can breathe on this thing and it will roll. Being I am a Quality engineer for a machine shop I know good workmanship when I see it. This product is worth every penny. I know becuase I tried to make one and it would have cost me atleast twice what this costs!
This is a very useful tool and worth every penny if you want the most out of your car. Dynamite Wheel Balancing Tape works great along with this.
Reviewers rate the Hudy Universal Tire Balancing Station highly, with most giving five stars. Commenters praise the precise, smooth-rolling bearings, the ease of use, and the stability it gives wheels at 1/8 scale, including truggy and buggy tires. Several note that balancing reveals how poorly some wheel sets were balanced before. One reviewer says it works with Dynamite balancing tape and RB putty. Recurring criticisms are the price and limited hex compatibility: one reviewer says it only fits 10mm and 17mm hex wheels, not the 12mm and 14mm hex found on some Arrma models, and an adapter may be needed. One reviewer asked how the tool detects where to add weight, with no answer given in the reviews. One review mentions using a 1/8 scale adapter, and reviews do not clearly address other variants.
- + Precise, smooth-rolling bearings
- + Easy to use
- + Works well for 1/8 scale truggy and buggy tires
- + Reveals wheel imbalance
- − Relatively expensive
- − Does not fit 12mm or 14mm hex wheels
- − May need an adapter for some wheels