Balancing tire

[IrishGuy]

When you put a new tire on are you supposed to replace the lead weight that's stickied to the rim?

I had mine replaced and took the weight off--figured the dealer would put a new weight on. I've noticed a slight vibration between 50-55mph that wasn't there before. Anything above or below that threshold is as smooth as can be.

 

[Gas Man]

No...ditch all weights.. that is so year 2006

Follow the below link and the links at the top of the first post.

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/2898-how-install-your-dyna-beads.html

 

[chacha]

Sounds like the installer may not have balanced the new tyre...

 

[IrishGuy]

gas- Yeah, I've been on the fence about that. I think I'll probably end up going that route.

 

[bdmridgeback]

:2thumbs: :2thumbs:

 

[lee]

gas- Yeah, I've been on the fence about that. I think I'll probably end up going that route.

there is no fence to be on - get them and you will see

 

[Gas Man]

there is no fence to be on - get them and you will see

There ya go Lee... listen to this Wanker... he's got a hot chick and therefor knows what he's sayin!!

 

[BubbleHead]

I'm using the Dyna Beads and you can't go wrong! They work great. If Gas tells ya so, trust in it.
BBD

 

[CCRainman]

I'm using the Dyna Beads and you can't go wrong! They work great. If Gas tells ya so, trust in it.
BBD

I'll second that!!!

 

[Oscar Maldonado]

Sounds like the installer may not have balanced the new tyre...

Just assume go with the beads. Did they remove your old wieghts?

 

[lee]

There ya go Lee... listen to this Wanker... he's got a hot chick and therefor knows what he's sayin!!

thanks Chris....I think!

 

[Mickeetwo]

When you put a new tire on are you supposed to replace the lead weight that's stickied to the rim?

I had mine replaced and took the weight off--figured the dealer would put a new weight on. I've noticed a slight vibration between 50-55mph that wasn't there before. Anything above or below that threshold is as smooth as can be.

Anytime you replace or brake down a tire (were the tire has moved on the rim) the weights should be removed and the tire balanced again. Unless you use the Dyna Beads. Use the Dyna Beads and you will not have the ugly weights on your nice rims.

 

[Mickeetwo]

Also your vibration at 50-55 is more than likely a balance problem.