Balancing big tires- Road Force vs. Balance Beads

Balancing big tires- Road Force vs. Balance Beads

12-31-2005, 04:24 PM

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GaryCarter

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Balancing big tires- Road Force vs. Balance Beads

Well, the title pretty much says it all. Just got Cooper 35-12.50/17's installed. Just a conventional dynamic balance done. I watched the tech and there was no significant run out and he balanced them all to 0.
BUT- I do have an anoying hop in the front at 50-60 mph. Not present at lower or higher speeds.

I'm debating between going back for the Hunter Road Force machine or doing the beads. I would like to hear comments from people who've tried one and/or the other. Results good or bad.

Thanks,
Gary

PS- truck has 30,000 on it, stock wheels, and zero vibe prior, so I'm pretty sure it's just the tire.

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