balancing tires

abraham · 03-31-2002, 09:42 AM

How are you suppost to balance tires on nice rims. I read a post saying something about someone screwing up his rims by trying to put weights on it. What is the preferred method and what do I tell my tire guy when he goes to balance my tires? Thanks for any help.

c4cruiser · 03-31-2002, 11:34 AM

Look for a shop in your area that has a Hunter GSP9700 balancer system. This system allows a true dual-plane balance for wheels. When mounting new tires, the machine has a roller that imparts a load (about 900 lbs.) which allows the bead to set around the rim. The operator can even input the type of wheel (let's say the ZR-1 5-spoke for example) and allow the balancing weights to be split over two adjacent spokes. In addition, the system allows the weights to be placed anywhere along the wheel.

On my wheels, I have stick-on weights on the inside of the spokes completely out of view. The inside plane has regular clip-on weights which os OK as they can't be seen.

check out this link and then click on the "Locate a GSP9700" to find a shop in your area. http://www.hunter.com/pub/product/product.htm

You will probably pay extra for using this machine but it is well worth the money. I had a set of tires mounted and balanced for open track days and at 130+ there is NO vibration!!

abraham · 03-31-2002, 11:52 AM

I had my tires balanced using this machine but the weights are visable. I didnt know I had any other options. Just tell them to put the weights on the inside. Thanks for the help.