Yes. You will find most balancers had a calibration weight with the adapter when they were new.
There are several types of equipment you will need to run an auto tire shop. While I was researching this topic, I discovered that there are a long list of equipment you will require to run an auto tire shop. Some on many are; auto shop cranes, wheel balancers, tire changers and brake lathes.
If you go on youtube.com there are some videos for hofmann balancers. I didn't see any for the 2200 so just search hofmann balancers. Hope that helps. I get a lot of know how off there!
Wheel balancers are used when putting tires on your car. They are used to make sure all four tires are balanced evenly. They need to do this to prevent a tire being out of balance and causing your car to skid.
There are many quality brands of tire balancers. One brand is Nationwide. The prices vary, but are usually at least $1,000,000. Another brand is CEMB USA. The prices for this brand begin at $2,000,000.
Yes, wheel alignment machines do need to be calibrated.
Scales that aren't calibrated are unreliable.
If you have changed the tire diameter from the factory std. (i.e. from say 15" to 17") then you will need to get the spedo calibrated to the new tire dia. which involves changing the gears in the transmission..no something that can be done at home
There are several companies that provide quality tool balancers. Two examples are MCS Direct and Ergonomic Partners. Some local hardware and tool supply stores also carry quality tool balancers.
It costs about $500 to $2000 to purchase a used tire balancer. Yes, you can order it online at www.EagleEquip.com/WheelBalancers There are many different websites that sell used tire balancers, including CraigsList. Another website to find a tire balancer is http://www.toolsusa.com/asp/item_detail.asp?T1=PBE%20GSO%20STD1030STD50&trackcode=GoogleBase.
All test equipment has to be calibrated. It is calibrated when it comes from the manufacturer but depending on how much the test equipment is used recalibration is usually recommended.
To change an actual tire you need a tire machine to get it off the rim and the new one on. -If you mean the change the WHEEL and tire on a car, then you just need a jack and a tire wrench.
Tire pressure is usually measured with a small bourdon-tube gauge that is calibrated accordingly, often in PSI, pounds per square inch. Sometimes the gauge is a linear spring loaded tube instead.