{"product_id":"tuxedo-wheel-balancer-no-hood-wb-953-b","title":"Tuxedo Wheel Balancer - No Hood | WB-953-B","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.kt-page a, .kt-page a:visited { color: #00A1CF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.kt-page a:hover, .kt-page a:focus { color: #008DB7 !important; }\n.kt-specs td a, .kt-specs td a:visited { color: #00A1CF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.kt-specs td a:hover, .kt-specs td a:focus { color: #008DB7 !important; }\n.kt-page .kt-cta-outline { transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease; }\n.kt-page .kt-cta-outline:hover { background: #008DB7 !important; color: #fff !important; border-color: #008DB7 !important; }\n.kt-bottom-ctas { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }\n.kt-manuals a, .kt-manuals a:visited { color: #00A1CF !important; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; }\n.kt-manuals a:hover, .kt-manuals a:focus { color: #008DB7 !important; }\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .kt-hero-flex, .kt-feat-wrap { flex-direction: column !important; }\n  .kt-hero-img img, .kt-feat-wrap img { width: 100% !important; max-width: 400px !important; }\n  .kt-hero-text p, .kt-feat-wrap p { font-size: 17px !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; }\n  .kt-specs-title { font-size: 20px !important; }\n  .kt-bottom-heading { font-size: 18px !important; }\n  .kt-bottom-ctas { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 8px !important; justify-items: center; }\n  .kt-bottom-ctas .kt-cta-outline { width: 100%; text-align: center; }\n  .kt-bottom-ctas .kt-cta-outline:last-child { grid-column: 1 \/ -1; max-width: 60%; justify-self: center; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"kt-page\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:bold;margin:0 0 4px;color:#222;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hood-Less WB-953 That Saves the Bay Space and Comes in Lower on Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:20px;\" class=\"kt-hero-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:300px;\" class=\"kt-hero-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTuxedo WB-953-B\u003c\/strong\u003e is the WB-953 wheel balancer without the 38-inch hood assembly. Same full-feature LED touch-panel keypad, same 1-gram accuracy, same Car and Motorcycle balancing modes, same 24-inch rim \/ 39-inch overall wheel capacity, same 150 lb per-wheel rating. Just no wheel hood, which drops the price about 300 dollars and saves overhead clearance in a tight bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eheavy-duty 36 mm balancing shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e handles the widest range of aftermarket wheels, and the Speed-Nut mounting locks wheels down in seconds. Multi-user two-operator mode lets a second tech work with different measurement settings. Self-calibrating and self-diagnosing for real uptime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eRuns on \u003cstrong\u003e110V single-phase 15 A\u003c\/strong\u003e. Includes electronic braking, integrated centering spring, 23 articulated weight-storage pockets and side-mounted cone \/ caliper storage pegs. If shop rules or insurance requires a hood you can add the WB-953-HDASY hood assembly later, or step up to the full WB-953 instead. Backed by Tuxedo one-year parts warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 auto;text-align:center;\" class=\"kt-hero-img\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"WB-953-B hero\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/1620\/7842\/files\/WB-953-B_700sq.jpg?v=1784846203\" style=\"max-width:400px;max-height:400px;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;margin:34px 0 8px;padding:0 0 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #00A1CF;display:inline-block;color:#222;\"\u003eKey Features of the WB-953-B That Matter in a Real Tire and Wheel Bay:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:20px;margin-bottom:14px;\" class=\"kt-feat-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eFull WB-953 Feature Set, No Hood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same LED keypad, same 1-gram accuracy, same 10-24 in rim range, same 36 mm shaft as the WB-953. Just no wheel hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSaves Real Bay Space and Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e Losing the 38 in hood drops the price about $300 and saves the overhead clearance the hood needs. Good for tight bays and cost-sensitive shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCar and Motorcycle Balancing Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard with Car and Motorcycle balancing modes. One machine covers the shop's passenger-car wheels plus incoming motorcycle work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e1-Gram Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-gram accuracy across the full 10 to 24 inch rim range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty 36 mm Balancing Shaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accommodates the widest range of aftermarket wheels of different sizes and shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSpeed-Nut Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-release mounting locks wheels down in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e23 Articulated Weight Pockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-pocket weight shelf with 23 articulated pockets over 1.5 in deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eHood-Ready if You Need It Later:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the WB-953-HDASY hood assembly later if shop rules or insurance changes require a hood, or step up to the full WB-953.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 auto;text-align:center;align-self:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"WB-953-B detail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/1620\/7842\/files\/WB-953-B_700sq_bb66cfc0-8153-4379-9ddf-b80898b06588.jpg?v=1784846209\" style=\"max-width:400px;max-height:400px;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:2px solid black;\" class=\"kt-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:14px;text-align:center;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:30px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;line-height:1.2;margin:0;\" class=\"kt-specs-title\"\u003eWB-953-B Wheel Balancer (No Hood) Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eTuxedo Distributors, LLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eWB-953-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eWheel balancer, no hood assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eData Entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eLED touch-panel keypad with icons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eMax Wheel Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003e39 in overall (24 in rim)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eRim Width Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003e1.5 in to 20 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eRim Diameter Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003e10 in to 24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eWheel Weight Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003e150 lb per wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003e1 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eBalancing Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eStatic, Dynamic and 3 ALU modes, plus Car and Motorcycle modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eBalancing Shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eHeavy-duty 36 mm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eSpeed-Nut quick-release with lead-in screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eWheel Hood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eNot included (add WB-953-HDASY or step up to WB-953)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eBraking System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eElectronic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eWeight Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003e23 articulated pockets, over 1.5 in deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eSide Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eStorage pegs for cones and caliper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eCalibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eSelf-calibrating and self-diagnosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003e110V, 15 A, 1-Phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eOptional Upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eWB-953-HDASY hood assembly, sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003e305 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:45%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:2px solid black;padding:8px;width:55%;\"\u003eTuxedo 1-year (12 months) parts warranty against all product defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kt-bottom-heading\" style=\"text-align:center;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;margin:30px 0 12px;color:#222;\"\u003eTalk to a Pitstop Pro Specialist or Browse More Shop Equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-bottom-ctas\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheel-balancers\" class=\"kt-cta-outline\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 18px;background:#fff;color:#00A1CF;text-decoration:none;border:2px solid #00A1CF;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShop All Wheel Balancers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\" class=\"kt-cta-outline\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 18px;background:#fff;color:#00A1CF;text-decoration:none;border:2px solid #00A1CF;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrowse All Shop Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" class=\"kt-cta-outline\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 18px;background:#fff;color:#00A1CF;text-decoration:none;border:2px solid #00A1CF;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTalk to a Specialist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align:left;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;margin:24px 0 8px;color:#00A1CF;\"\u003eManuals\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-manuals\" style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1.6;margin:10px 0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tuxedoautoequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/WB-953-WB-953-B-compressed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#00A1CF;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWB-953 and WB-953-B Flier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1.6;margin:10px 0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tuxedoautoequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/WB-953.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#00A1CF;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWB-953 Series Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tuxedo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46958364524770,"sku":"WB-953-B","price":1512.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/1620\/7842\/files\/WB-953-B_700sq.jpg?v=1784846203","url":"https:\/\/pitstop-pro.com\/products\/tuxedo-wheel-balancer-no-hood-wb-953-b","provider":"Pitstop Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}