Triumph NTC-950 Tire Changer and NTB-800 Wheel Balancer Combo

What the combo covers

This package is the two machines a shop needs to mount, dismount, and balance wheels the day they arrive: the Triumph NTC-950 tire changer and the Triumph NTB-800 electronic wheel balancer. It is aimed at independent shops, used-car lots, and mobile tire techs getting into full wheel service without sourcing each machine separately. Both units are built for passenger cars and 1/2-, 3/4-, and 1-ton light trucks, including Load Range C, D, and E tires, wheels from 14 to 24 inches, and 16.5-inch wheels. Neither machine is configured for box trucks, over-the-road trucks, or 19.5-inch and larger commercial wheels, so plan around that if you take in commercial work. The combo price is $4,595 shipped, with free shipping to the lower 48 United States.

NTC-950 tire changer capability

The NTC-950 clamps 16 to 28 inches on the inside and 14 to 26 inches on the outside, takes wheel widths up to 15 inches, and handles tires up to 43 inches in diameter. Bead breaking is handled by a 5,500-lb bead breaker, and Triumph's Jet Blast inflation system seats beads that will not take air on a standard hose. The motor is 1.5 HP on standard 110V power, with a maximum operating pressure of 120 PSI. Assembled, the machine occupies a 56 by 40 by 80 inch footprint, so measure your bay ceiling before you commit to a spot. It ships in a 51 by 38 by 51 inch crate at 700 lbs. Per Triumph's size guide, the NTC-950 is not rated for run-flat tires.

NTB-800 wheel balancer capability

The NTB-800 spins wheels from 10 to 28 inches with rim widths of 1.5 to 20 inches and tire diameters up to 44 inches, on a 36 mm shaft rated for wheel assemblies up to 150 lbs. Balancing accuracy is plus or minus 1 gram on a 6-to-9-second cycle, and the display reads in standard or metric units. Two features separate it from entry-level balancers. Automatic data entry means you key in one parameter and the machine reads the other two, which cuts setup time and reduces entry errors on every wheel. A wheel brake holds the assembly still while you tap weights on. The 1/4 HP motor runs on 110V. Assembled size is 28 by 48 by 62 inches; shipping size is 30 by 39 by 51 inches at 300 lbs.

Delivery, setup, and warranty

The combo ships by LTL common-carrier freight on a 48-foot semi with lift-gate service, so the driver lowers the equipment to the ground at the back of the truck. The driver does not move the machines into your shop or assemble them — with a 700-lb tire changer crate and a 300-lb balancer crate, arrange a pallet jack, forklift, or help before the truck arrives. If you would rather pick up, the equipment can be routed to the carrier's nearest freight terminal, and you schedule the delivery appointment directly with the freight company. Triumph tire equipment carries a 1-year parts warranty, parts only; labor is not covered. If a part fails, you call for phone troubleshooting and the replacement part ships free with free ground shipping, but installing it is your responsibility. Wear and consumable items are excluded.

Key features

• 5,500-lb bead breaker — breaks down stubborn car and light-truck beads on the NTC-950
• Jet Blast inflation system — seats tire beads that will not take air on a standard hose
• Automatic data entry — enter one balancing parameter and the NTB-800 reads the other two for you
• Wheel brake — holds the wheel steady on the balancer while you install weights
• Plus or minus 1 gram accuracy — on a 6-to-9-second balancing cycle, with standard or metric display
• Both machines on 110V — the 1.5 HP changer and 1/4 HP balancer run on standard 110V power
• Tooling included — demount heads, clamp covers, tire iron, lube bucket and brush, safety hood, cone adapters, wing nut, weight hammer, and rim caliper