Kia lists Hunter balancing equipment as "essential"

Oct. 8, 2012
Hunter’s Road Force Touch with StraightTrak wheel balancer to be used in Kia dealerships

Hunter’s Road Force Touch balancer with Hunter’s patented StraightTrak feature is now essential equipment for all KIA Dealerships in the US.

By measuring the lateral force, or tire pull, StraightTrak shows the technician optimal wheel placement to cancel vehicle drift and pull issues. After testing, KIA’s analysis showed that many vehicle tracking concerns could be corrected with the StraightTrak feature.

Kia Motors America offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 755 dealers throughout the United States.

Parameters such as tire pull can only be measured accurately under load, making Hunter’s patented load roller the truest way to identify vehicle drifts and pulls. The Road Force Touch also uses the patented load roller to perform a simulated road test, finding hidden vibration problems and offering match-mounting instructions to minimize forces.

Sponsored Recommendations

Essential tools for collision repair

A comprehensive guide for technicians getting started with collision repair.

Innovation Award Profile: Lisle Corporation Electrical Disconnect Pliers, No. 37960

Q & A with Eddie Lisle, the sales manager of Lisle Corporation.

Tool Review: Clore PRO-LOGIX 12/24V Flashing Power Supply and HD Battery Charger, No. PL6850

Reviewed by Benny Grubner, technician at Mercedez-Benz of Burlington in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Big-Time Boxes: Bigger is better

Shop owner Carl Frey knows that bigger storage is better when it comes to his growing business.

Voice Your Opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Vehicle Service Pros, create an account today!