XK 950 and 690 Combo
For a home garage that wants a bead blaster and a capable balancer at a low kit price. Confirm the clamp range before buying.
Amazon $1,698$1,698
The XK 950 and 690 Combo rates 3.2 among changer and balancer combo tire changers; the Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer rates 2.9 among wheel balancer ones. The XK 950 and 690 Combo costs $77 less ($1,698 vs $1,775).
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
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 (changer and balancer combo and wheel balancer), 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 | XK 950 and 690 Combo | Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Price 25% | 89 $1,698 | 17 $1,775 |
| Rim size 20% | 50 clamp range not published (neutral score used) | 75 rims up to 28 in |
| Tire size or wheel weight 15% | 70 tires up to 41 in | 50 wheel weight limit not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 25 bead blaster | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| XK 950 and 690 Combo | Triumph NTB-550 Wheel Balancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire changer | ||
| Max tire diameter | 41 in | - |
| Max tire width | 14 in | - |
| Bead blaster | Yes | - |
| Bead breaker force | 5,600 lbf | - |
| Voltage | 110 V | - |
| Wheel balancer | ||
| Rim diameter | - | 10 to 28 in |
| Max rim width | - | 20 in |
| Max wheel weight | 155 lb | - |
| Max wheel diameter | 44 in | 44 in |
| Accuracy | ±1 g | - |
| Cycle time | 9 s | - |
| ALU programs | 3 | - |