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Experience top-tier wheel balancing performance at an affordable price point with the Nationwide NW-953. This advanced LED touch-panel wheel balancer delivers professional-grade features typically found only in premium equipment, making it an exceptional value for busy shops and independent technicians alike. Built to handle wheels up to 24" rim diameter and 39" overall wheel diameter, the NW-953 is fully equipped to service modern vehicles including cars, trucks, and motorcycles. With 1 gram accuracy, intuitive operation, and robust construction, this balancer combines precision engineering with user-friendly technology to streamline your workflow and deliver consistent, reliable results every time.
The Nationwide NW-953 stands out with its LED touch-panel keypad featuring easy-to-read icons that guide operators through all balancing functions effortlessly. This intuitive interface eliminates guesswork and reduces training time, allowing technicians of all experience levels to achieve professional results quickly and efficiently. The quick keypad data entry system makes tire balancing fast and efficient, minimizing customer wait times and maximizing shop productivity.
Unlike basic balancers that limit your capabilities, the NW-953 delivers comprehensive functionality with multi-mode vehicle balancing as a standard feature. Switch seamlessly between car and motorcycle balancing modes, and select from Static, Dynamic, and 3 ALU modes to match the specific requirements of each wheel. Manual measurement input for distance and diameter gives you precise control, while the integrated measurement indicator with retractable, stylish measuring tool provides quick and accurate data acquisition right at your fingertips.
The balancer features self-calibrating and self-diagnosis capabilities for improved efficiency and serviceability, reducing downtime and ensuring consistent accuracy. An electronic braking system conveniently slows the wheel down after each balancing cycle, while the multi-user operation feature allows two operators to work simultaneously with different settings—a valuable capability for high-volume shops looking to maximize throughput.
Engineered to handle the demands of professional tire service, the NW-953 features a heavy-duty 36mm diameter balancing shaft that accommodates a wide range of wheels in different sizes and shapes. With a 150 lb. wheel weight capacity and the ability to balance wheels with rim widths from 1.5" to 20" and rim diameters from 10" to 24", this balancer tackles everything from compact car wheels to large truck and SUV applications with equal precision.
The integrated centering spring assists with quick and proper wheel mounting on the balancing shaft, while the innovative Speed-Nut mounting system allows for quick and efficient wheel securing to the spindle with a convenient lead-in screw. These thoughtful design features reduce setup time and eliminate mounting frustration, allowing technicians to move through their queue faster.
Organization and convenience are built in with a multi-pocket wheel weight shelf featuring 23 articulated pockets over 1.5" deep, providing ample storage for weights, tooling, and cones. Storage pegs on the side of the housing offer convenient locations for balancer cones and calipers, keeping essential tools within arm's reach. The large 38" hood/shroud prevents debris from flying off the tire during operation, maintaining a cleaner, safer work environment.
The Nationwide NW-953 represents the perfect balance of advanced features, reliable performance, and exceptional value. With 110V standard electrical requirements (15 Amp, 1PH), it installs easily in any shop environment. Compact dimensions of L 2' 11" x W 2' 3 1/4" x H 3' 9 1/4" allow it to fit in space-constrained bays while still delivering full-size capabilities.
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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:
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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