Nationwide NW-448 Wheel Balancer
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Heavy-Duty Wheel Balancing from Passenger Cars to Semi Trucks
The Nationwide NW-448 is a professional-grade wheel balancer engineered to handle the full spectrum of wheel balancing needs in your shop. From lightweight passenger car wheels to heavy 1-ton dually trucks and even semi-truck wheels, this machine delivers 1-gram accuracy across every application. Whether you're servicing daily commuters or maintaining commercial fleets, the NW-448 provides the versatility and precision your operation demands.
Designed specifically for heavy truck wheel applications, this balancer can accommodate wheels weighing up to 298 lbs and diameters reaching 47 inches. The pneumatic wheel lift comes standard, saving your technicians' backs and reducing strain during the mounting and dismounting process. This isn't just a feature—it's an essential ergonomic advantage that improves shop efficiency and technician comfort throughout the workday.
With self-calibrating technology and self-diagnostics, the NW-448 reduces downtime and ensures consistent, reliable performance. The intuitive keypad data entry system makes operation straightforward, while multiple balancing methods (ST, AL1, AL2, AL3, AL4) give you the flexibility to match the right technique to each wheel type. A built-in foot brake allows for manual stop control when needed, and the integrated weight storage, accessory pegs, and standard toolbox keep everything organized and within reach.
Key Highlights
- Heavy-duty capacity: Balances wheels up to 298 lbs and 47 inches in diameter—perfect for semi trucks and commercial vehicles
- Pneumatic wheel lift included: Standard equipment for ergonomic, back-saving wheel handling
- 1-gram accuracy: Professional-grade precision for smooth, vibration-free rides
- Self-calibrating with diagnostics: Minimizes setup time and ensures consistent results
- Complete range coverage: Handles rim diameters from 10" to 24" and widths from 1.5" to 20"—car and truck cones included
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Limited One-Year Warranty:
Nationwide offers a limited one-year warranty to the original purchaser of wheel service equipment in the United States and Canada. Nationwide will replace, without charge, any part found defective in materials or workmanship under normal use, for a period of one year after purchase. The purchaser is responsible for all shipping charges. This warranty does not apply to equipment that has been improperly installed or altered or that has not been operated or maintained according to specifications.
Other Limitations:
This warranty does not cover:
- Parts needed for normal maintenance
- Wear parts, including but not limited to cables, rub blocks, chains, rubber pads and pulleys
- Replacement of lift and tire changer cylinders after the first 30 days. A seal kit and installation instructions will be sent for repairs thereafter.
- On-site labor
Upon delivery of goods, the Customer has sole responsibility to notify Best Buy Auto Equipment of missing parts or concealed damage within 72 hours of receipt. If no notification of missing parts or of concealed damage is made, all parts will be purchased after 72 hours has passed.
Upon receipt, the customer must visually inspect the equipment for any potential freight damage before signing clear on the shipping receipt. Freight damage is not considered a warranty issue and therefore must be noted for any potential recovery with the shipping company.
The customer is required to notify Best Buy Auto Equipment of any missing parts within 72 hours. Timely notification must be received to be covered under warranty.
Nationwide will replace any defective part under warranty at no charge as soon as such parts become available from the manufacturer. No guarantee is given as to the immediate availability of replacement parts.
Nationwide reserves the right to make improvements and/or design changes to its without any obligation to previously sold, assembled or fabricated equipment.
There is no other express warranty on the Nationwide wheel service equipment and this warranty is exclusive of and in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including all warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Nationwide shall not be liable for loss of use, cost of cover, lost profits, inconvenience, lost time, commercial loss or other incidental or consequential damages.
This Limited Warranty is granted to the original purchaser only and is not transferable or assignable.
Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
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