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Title: Tire Balance
Post by: Jim Edwards on January 01, 2018, 12:27:26 AM

Hi Due to an unfortunate incident I ended up having both front tires changes on the road. Consequently neither were balanced. They seem fine, no vibration, and there were no existing weights on the rims. so my questions are: Is this typical? Is balancing typically not required? Am I just lucky? Had Michelin XZA2 installed.
Please advise.

Thanks Jim 

Title: Re: Tire Balance
Post by: Pat Long on January 01, 2018, 12:44:13 AM

Use Dyna Beads for your tire balancing needs.   Just 12 oz. per tire

http://www.innovativebalancing.com/index.php

Title: Re: Tire Balance
Post by: Steve Huber on January 01, 2018, 01:02:19 AM

Beads work OK but be sure you use long value stem cores. The shorter ones will allow a bead to cause a leaky stem after adding air. I use Centramatic balancers on my coach.
Steve

Title: Re: Tire Balance
Post by: Fred Cook on January 01, 2018, 02:23:54 AM

Quote from: Steve Huber Co-Admin on January 01, 2018, 01:02:19 AM

Beads work OK but be sure you use long value stem cores. The shorter ones will allow a bead to cause a leaky stem after adding air. I use Centramatic balancers on my coach.
Steve

Roger... I use Centramatic too, great product. Check out Love’s truck stop. Big distributor and cheapest I found anywhere.

Title: Re: Tire Balance
Post by: Mike Shumack on January 01, 2018, 11:43:24 AM

Here's a good article on Tire Balancing http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/drivers/article/story/2017/06/tire-and-wheel-balancing.aspx