WHEEL BALANCER
Road Force WalkAway
The world’s fastest diagnostic wheel balancer solves vibration problems and brings back the “new car ride” using the diagnostic load roller
Road Force WalkAway at-a-glance
Save up to 15 minutes on a tire changeover with WalkAway inflation
Perform a Road Force test and balance faster than any traditional balancer
Solve vibration problems and provide the “new car ride” using the diagnostic load roller
Automatically measure wheel dimensions with the patented vision system
Ensure proper centering with patented automatic CenteringCheck
Weight locations identified anywhere along the wheel
Maximize efficiency using SmartWeight technology
TPMSpecs on-board vehicle database
True self-calibration with patented eCal auto-calibration
HunterNet 2 online portal tracks revenue, results, ROI and more
Replace tires faster with WalkAway inflation
Up to 44% Time Savings!
- Air chuck automatically releases from the valve stem when inflation is complete allowing techs to complete other work during this time.
- Autonomous activity from Revolution and Road Force WalkAway can save 15 minutes.
- Save ~10 minutes (29%) of “door-to-door” time with autonomous activity and WalkAway inflation when using a standard tire changer.
Patented vision technology measures and generates an exact wheel model
Faster Balancing
Eliminates manual dimension entry and runout measurement to save time.
Higher-Quality Balance
Patented algorithms enhance precision and provide better appearance by hiding wheel weights.
Reduce Operator Error
Automatically measures wheel dimensions, selects weight mode and measures rim runout.
Vision System Details
- Wheel Dimensions: Automatically determine weight plane locations.
- Weight Mode: Selects clip or tape weight usage.
- Rim Runout: Calculates ForceMatch solution.
- Rim Profiled: Creates a three-dimensional model of the rim.
- SmartWeight Optimized: Allows more single-weight solutions.
- Spoke Location: Prioritizes hiding tape weights behind spokes.
SmartWeight optimizes the balancing process
SmartWeight balancing technology:
- Provides the smoothest ride through the best balance
- Saves time with more single-weight balances
- Reduces weight usage by up to 35%
New WalkAway Timer
The new WalkAway timer notifies the technician when the balancer will finish inflating the tire and measuring unbalance.
Non-Stop Research and Development
For over 25 years, Hunter has been the industry standard for diagnostic wheel balancing with the Road Force / GSP series of balancers. Continuous innovation means you always have the best balance.
Simple operation ensures all techs can operate
See live balance results from 3D graphics with advanced features and controls available at your fingertips.
- TruWeight: Provides live navigation through selection and placement of wheel weights.
- Rim Dimensions: One-touch button shows all rim dimensions.
- Weight Mode: Rim cutaway graphics shows the weight mode.
- Controls: Easy-to-access navigation to other functions and screens.
- Language: Switch language on the fly.
- Road Force: Road Force panel displays assembly value and limits.
- SmartWeight: SmartWeight panel provides clear indication of wheel balance conditions.
- Savings: See your Road Force and SmartWeight savings add up.
- Weight Value: Touching weight value servos wheel to weight location.
Fix vibration issues in one visit
- Unprecedented quality control: Identify and reposition tricky tires at installation before customer complaints.
- Improve customer retention: Technicians can quickly check every assembly for vibration and pull issues ensuring a smooth ride.
- Differentiate your shop: Solve persistent ride quality problems other shops can’t fix.
Approved & recommended by multiple OEM partners
24 OEMs have welcomed the Road Force WalkAway into their equipment programs.
- Many OEMs require it to be used in their facilities.
- Ease-of-use & quality control make the Road Force WalkAway the most widely recommended balancer.
Complementary Equipment
Maverick Pro — Saves up to 12 minutes
Combining the Road Force WalkAway with the Maverick Pro will end up with you having a technician-focused wheel service station.
Revolution — Saves up to 15 minutes
Combine the Road Force and the Revolution to have a fully autonomous tire service station. While you set the wheels up on the stations, you are free to continue working on other services that require your attention.
StraightTrak corrects tire pull
- Customer complains that their vehicle is pulling to the left.
- Lateral force measurement is performed without time penalty using the Road Force WalkAway wheel balancer.
- Lateral forces are balanced, eliminating vehicle pull.
HunterNet 2 Portal
Equipment intelligence tools help you manage your business and profits in real time.
- Easy Consumable Ordering: Replenish genuine Hunter consumable parts at your convenience.
- Monitor Your ROI: See your equipment payback in real time.
- View Your Performance: Set goals and see how your business performs day-to-day.
- Recall Balance Results: Every balance result with weights needed is logged.
- Receive Daily Reports: Setup to receive daily Push Reports to keep your goals and performance in check.
- Track Revenue: Track your profits and potential amount if all needed services were sold.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Balancing Speed | 300 rpm |
| Roller Force | Variable up to 1250 lbs |
| Radial & Lateral Runout Accuracy | 0.002 |
| Imbalance Resolution | ± 0.01 oz |
| Placement Accuracy | 512 positions, ± 0.35° |
| Rim width (min) | 1.5 in |
| Rim width (max) | 20.5 in |
| Rim diameter (min) | 10 in |
| Rim diameter (max) | 30 in |
| ALU (Min) | 14 in |
| ALU (Max) | 40 in |
| Tire diameter (max) | 40 in |
| Tire width (max) | 20 in |
| Tire weight (max) | 175 lbs |
The Road Force Elite Wheel Balancer is a Class 2 laser product.
The HammerHead TDC is a Class 1 laser product.
FAQ
What makes Road Force WalkAway different from a traditional wheel balancer?
Road Force Elite uses a diagnostic load roller to simulate road conditions, identifying vibration issues that standard balancers can’t detect. It also performs balances up to two minutes faster than conventional machines.
How long does a typical Road Force balance take?
The full diagnostic process takes approximately 70 seconds floor-to-floor, making it one of the fastest in the industry.
What types of issues can Road Force WalkAway detect?
It identifies non-balance related problems, such as:
- Tire uniformity issues (Road Force)
- Rim runout (bent rims)
- Improper bead seating (tire mounting issues)
- Tire Pull Issues
Does Road Force WalkAway support SmartWeight technology?
Yes. It uses SmartWeight to provide the best possible balance, while reducing the amount of weight(s) needed.
Is training available to operate Road Force WalkAway?
Hunter provides FREE installation and training support for every balancer sold.
Is Road Force WalkAway approved by OEMs?
Yes. Over 24 OEMs approve or require Road Force WalkAway in their facilities, underscoring its reliability and industry acceptance.
How does Road Force WalkAway save time?
Road Force WalkAway has an inflation system that automatically releases after inflation is complete. This allows inflation to happen autonomously while on the balancer.
How much time does Road Force WalkAway save?
When paired with the Revolution Tire Changer, the Road Force WalkAway can save 15 minutes when changing 4 tires.
