Who makes snap on tire balancers?

Who makes snap on tire balancers?

Hofmann
Welcome to Hofmann Hofmann is a member of the powerful, efficient Snap-on family of products and services and has been partner to automotive and tire industries for more than 85 years.

How did they balance tires in the 50s?

At that time, most automotive wheel balancing was done by removing the wheel and tire from the vehicle and then doing some type of static balancing without rotating the wheel. Merrill came up with the idea of balancing the tire and wheel while they were still mounted on the car.

Can you balance a tire without a tire balancer?

Without a Balancer If you have no machine, you still can balance your tires yourself by trial and error. You will need the tools to remove the wheels and the weights. Follow these steps if your tires are out of balance: Choose which wheel may be the cause of the imbalance.

What does it mean when your car is pulling to the left?

wheel alignment
One of the most common reasons your car will pull to one side is because the wheel alignment is off. When your wheel and axles aren’t lined correctly you’ll notice your steering wheel – and the whole front of the car – pull to the left or right.

What causes a car to swerve when driving?

Your description of your vehicle swerving out of nowhere is an indication that something in the front end is loose. It could be worn ball joints. Worn ball joints will cause the vehicle to track/veer with any rut or groove in the road your vehicle encounters. It could be worn/loose control arm bushings.

Why does my car swerve when I brake?

Collapsed brake hose: A brake hose that has collapsed can cause calipers to move unevenly, also causing the vehicle to pull to one side when braking. Worn suspension parts: Suspension components wear out over time and can cause a variety of problems, one of which is the car pulling to one side when driving or braking.