[Houston] Need Special Wheels & Tires Balanced...Where??

R6_C5_CLS55 · 02-15-2004, 12:16 PM

I have some wheels that I got for my vette to use when I get it mini-tubbed. I mounted some BFG 345/30/18's on them. Anyway, none of the "common" shops (Discount Tire, NTB, etc.) are able to get the wheels on their balancing machine because the wheels have so much backspacing (11 inches). The wheels are 18 x 12.5 (bead to bead) with an overall width of ~13.5. Where can I take these wheels and tires to get them balanced here in Houston or the surrounding areas? The guy that I bought the wheels from in California has some Michelin Pilot Sports (335's) on them and said he had no problem finding a shop that could balance them. I called a few "high end" rim places out of the Yellow Pages and none of them said they could do it. HELP!!!

--Sean

SAXN8R · 02-15-2004, 03:57 PM

Sean,

Call and talk to Luke at the Discount Tire on 290. 713-939-1826

He is very knowledgable and will be able to atleast point you in the right direction. I hope this helps.

Busa196 · 02-16-2004, 02:12 PM

Chris- Call Strouhal Tire Co. and talk to Andy- tell him that I sent you. Andy's been putting tires on my cars and my brothers cars for years. He'll personally mount them and balance them while you watch. He's the manager. :cheers: I'm going up there today to have some front tires mounted. :cheers: :thumbs: