Triumph NTB-550 Electronic Wheel Balancer — Passenger & Light-Truck, Static/Dynamic, Foot-Pedal Brake
The Triumph NTB-550 is a versatile electronic wheel balancer built for everyday passenger and light-truck wheels. The standout feature for accuracy work is the foot-pedal wheel brake — it holds the wheel locked in position while you place each weight, eliminating the wheel-creep that can throw off a balance reading on lighter machines. Static and Dynamic balancing modes handle steel and alloy wheels alike, with a speed nut for fast wheel mounting and self-calibration for setup and verification. The display reads in grams or ounces and mm or inches, so it adapts to whatever unit system your shop uses. Cycles in 6–9 seconds with ±1 gram accuracy.
Why It's Different: The foot-pedal brake isn't standard on every balancer in this price class — it lets you stop the wheel and place weights without it rotating, which directly improves weight-placement accuracy and final balance quality. Combined with Static/Dynamic modes, alloy capability, and self-calibration, it's a feature-rich passenger machine at a passenger-class price.
Best For: Tire shops, independent garages, used-car lots, and home garages servicing passenger cars and light trucks. The 150 lb wheel-weight ceiling and 36 mm shaft are passenger-class sizing — if you're regularly servicing heavy-duty truck wheels, step up to the truck-grade NTB-1200 instead.
⚠️ This is a passenger-class balancer, not a truck balancer. 150 lb maximum wheel weight and 44" maximum tire diameter cover passenger and light-truck wheels — confirm your wheel weight and tire size are within rating before ordering. For medium-duty truck wheels (up to 350 lb), use the NTB-1200.
⚠️ Bolt the balancer to a level floor before operation. A rigid mount is required for accurate readings and safe operation — install per the manufacturer's instructions.
⚠️ Always lower the protective wheel hood before spinning the wheel. The hood is a safety guard against thrown weights or detached wheels during the spin cycle.
⚠️ Rim width is manually entered. Distance and diameter are not automated on this model; the operator inputs all dimensions on the keypad before each balance.
⚠️ Tire equipment ships LTL with liftgate service included (unlike auto lifts) — the driver will lower the unit to the ground at the back of the truck, but will not move it inside your shop or assemble it.
Features
- Foot-pedal wheel brake — holds the wheel locked while placing weights for better accuracy
- Static and Dynamic balancing modes — covers standard and alloy wheels
- Alloy wheel capability built in
- Self-calibration — straightforward setup and recalibration
- Speed nut for fast wheel mounting
- Display in grams or ounces and mm or inches — switchable units
- ±1 gram accuracy
- 6–9 second cycle time
- 10"–28" rim diameter range
- 44" max tire diameter / 1.5"–20" rim width range
- 150 lb max wheel weight — passenger and light-truck rated
- 36 mm shaft — standard passenger sizing
- 110V operation — runs on a standard household outlet
- 1/4 HP motor
- Protective wheel hood included
- Backed by Triumph's 1-year parts warranty
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Triumph NTB-550 |
| Type | Electronic Passenger & Light-Truck Wheel Balancer |
| Wheel / Rim Size Range | 10" – 28" |
| Max Tire Diameter | 44" |
| Rim Width Range | 1.5" – 20" |
| Max Wheel Weight | 150 lbs. |
| Shaft Size | 36 mm |
| Automatic Data Entry | No (manual data entry) |
| Display Units | Grams/Ounces and mm/Inches (switchable) |
| Accuracy | ±1 gram |
| Balancing Modes | Static / Dynamic |
| Alloy Capability | Yes |
| Self-Calibration | Yes |
| Wheel Brake | Foot pedal |
| Cycle Time | 6 – 9 seconds |
| Motor | 1/4 HP |
| Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Assembled Size | 28" × 47" × 56" |
| Shipping Size | 36" × 28" × 46" |
| Shipping Weight | 325 lbs. |
| Warranty | Triumph 1-year parts warranty (no labor) |
What's Included
- NTB-550 wheel balancer body with 36 mm shaft
- Foot-pedal wheel brake assembly
- Protective wheel hood (safety guard)
- Standard cone set for wheel mounting
- Speed nut (quick-release wing nut)
- Wheel weight hammer
- Top tray for weights and hardware
- Display console with Static/Dynamic modes and unit selection
- Operation and maintenance documentation
Warranty exclusions on wheel balancers: quick-release wing nut, wheel hood cover, top tray cover, and wheel weight hammer are wear items not covered under the standard parts warranty.
