Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer
For a garage with large wheels that does not mind entering rim data by hand. Check the warranty with the seller first.
Amazon $1,775$1,775
The Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer rates 2.9 among wheel balancer tire changers; the Eastwood Swing Arm Tire Changer rates 2.8 among tire changer ones. The Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer costs $95.99 less ($1,775 vs $1,870.99).
Eastwood Swing Arm Tire Changer
#11 in Tire changerFull review
For a hobbyist with older cars on 15 to 20 in wheels who wants to buy from a familiar US supplier.
Amazon $1,870.99$1,870.99
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (wheel balancer and tire changer), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer | Eastwood Swing Arm Tire Changer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Price 25% | 17 $1,775 | 59 $1,870.99 |
| Rim size 20% | 75 rims up to 28 in | 38 clamps rims up to 21 in |
| Tire size or wheel weight 15% | 50 wheel weight limit not published (neutral score used) | 100 tires up to 45 in |
| Features 25% | 50 features not published (neutral score used) | 0 none of these |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer | Eastwood Swing Arm Tire Changer | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire changer | ||
| Outside clamp | - | 10 to 18 in |
| Inside clamp | - | 12 to 21 in |
| Largest rim | - | 21 in |
| Max tire diameter | - | 45 in |
| Max tire width | - | 16 in |
| Tower | - | Swing arm |
| Voltage | - | 120 V |
| Wheel balancer | ||
| Rim diameter | 10 to 28 in | - |
| Max rim width | 20 in | - |
| Max wheel diameter | 44 in | - |