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RJ51 · 09-19-2016, 02:08 PM

I want to install the Centramatic Wheel Balancers on the 2017 Dutch Star Freightliner chassis. Not sure which ones to get being I won't have have the coach until Dec. Does anyone know if these are the right ones?
Centramatic Wheel Balancers (Front) #600-630
Centramatic Wheel Balancers (Rear/Trailer) #600-640

mel s · 09-19-2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RJ51

I want to install the Centramatic Wheel Balancers on the 2017 Dutch Star Freightliner chassis. Not sure which ones to get being I won't have have the coach until Dec. Does anyone know if these are the right ones?
Centramatic Wheel Balancers (Front) #600-630
Centramatic Wheel Balancers (Rear/Trailer) #600-640

RJ51
I suggest you call Centramatic and ask them.

On their web site, Whole Assembly Balance for Heavy-Duty from Centramatic, they state the following:
"Call 800-523-8473 and we'll be glad to assist you in finding which balancer is right for your application.

Mel
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Algoma · 09-19-2016, 02:41 PM

Your coach will come with the wheels already balanced with lead weights. You don't really need the Centramatics until you change tires.

Dutch Star Don · 09-19-2016, 03:50 PM

First, call Centramatic and get the correct numbers. Then order them through Florida Shores Truck Center. https://floridashorestruckcenter.com.../checkout4.php They have the best prices and quickest shipping.

Lastly, I'll disagree about the wheels coming balanced from the factory and you don't need the Centramatics until you buy new tires. The Centramatics balance the entire wheel assembly and do it every time you drive. As the tires wear, the balance changes. Centramatics are constantly rebalancing the tires. My coach, when new, had a slight balance issue in the front end that was corrected by the Centramatics.

If your wheels are already balanced, leave the weights on and add the Centramatics. If you can't afford to do them all, start with the front. I have them on all three axles.

Algoma · 09-19-2016, 04:09 PM

I put Centramatics on my previous coach when I changed tires and had them for several years. They worked fine but I could not say they were any better than the current tires I have that were factory balanced. Adding them can't do any harm, but I will wait to see if they are necessary.

mel s · 09-19-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Algoma

I put Centramatics on my previous coach when I changed tires and had them for several years. They worked fine but I could not say they were any better than the current tires I have that were factory balanced. Adding them can't do any harm, but I will wait to see if they are necessary.

I've had the same set of 4 Centramatic wheel balancers, (on both the front and rear wheels of my coach), since '01.... (for over 120k miles).
They're currently on the 3rd set of tires on my now 148k mile coach.
Mel
'96 Safari

wracinti · 09-19-2016, 07:01 PM

Added Centramatic when I got new Michelins. I had them balance the tires as if no centramatics then add them on. Called centramatic and they gave me a half hour info on wheel balancing. Big wheels like these don't stay balanced long like cars. Centramatics keep them balanced. Makes sense to me. Cost wasn't much, about$340 for set of 4 and they last forever.

RJ51 · 09-19-2016, 08:19 PM

Thanks everyone for the information. I would like to install the 3 sets at CPU if Newmar would do it at that time, I will have to ask them when I get to that point, if not I'll find a local guy in the Nappanee area. Thanks Don for that link, they are the cheapest I can find during my search, I will order from them. According to their web site they list these for the Freightliner. But I will call them to make sure. Centramatic Wheel Balancers (Front) #600-630
Fits Freightliner, International, Dynamax, Featherlite/Vogue, Magnum, Monaco
Set of 2 balancers for 22.5" Rim, 10 Studs...........Thanks everyone. Great info.

wagonmaster2 · 09-19-2016, 08:32 PM

I assume the wheel has to be removed to place them on the hub behind the wheel? I have about 11,000 miles on my 2015 DS and have added the balancing beads to the front tires but I still get a slight constant vibration through the floor boards under my feet that i find very disturbing and tiring during a whole day's driving.

It would certainly be worth the $168 to smooth out the front tires.

mel s · 09-20-2016, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wagonmaster2

I assume the wheel has to be removed to place them on the hub behind the wheel? I have about 11,000 miles on my 2015 DS and have added the balancing beads to the front tires but I still get a slight constant vibration through the floor boards under my feet that i find very disturbing and tiring during a whole day's driving.
It would certainly be worth the $168 to smooth out the front tires.

wagonmaster2
I know that Centramatics work with tires that are balanced with weights... But I suggest you check with Centramatic, about the beads already in your tires.
(You may have to have the beads removed).

Here's the link to their contact information:
Tire Balancers, Tire Balancing, Wheel Balancer and Wheel Balancing from Centramatic

Mel
'96 Safari

**JohnRR** · 09-20-2016, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mel s

I know that Centramatics work with tires that are balanced with weights... But I suggest you check with Centramatic, about the beads already in your tires.
(You may have to have the beads removed).

Mel
'96 Safari

Good suggestion Mel.

Edit;
Question sent to Centramatics

**JohnRR** · 09-20-2016, 11:31 AM

Their reply

Quote:

GOOD DAY
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INQUIRY
ANYTHING INSIDE THE TIRE CANNOT BE USED WITH THE BALANCERS.
THEY OPERATE ON TWO DIFFERENT DIAMETERS, THEY WILL FIGHT EACH OTHER

REGARDS,

JERRY ROBERTSON
DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CENTRAMATIC
5345 SOUTH INTERSTATE 35 WEST
ALVARADO TEXAS 76009
800-523-8473
jrobertson@centramatic.com
From: Centramatic Website [mailto:donotreply@centramatic.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 8:28 AM
To: >
Subject: Lead from website

Name: John

Message: Are balance beads comparable with the Centramatics or should they not be used with them? Thank you in advance for your reply.

wagonmaster2 · 09-20-2016, 12:19 PM

Thanks for getting that information John. Looks like I'll have two different tasks ahead of me if I decide to use the centramatics. Was hoping they would work together, not fight. Kind of like so many things in our daily life. Thanks again.

JerryP · 09-28-2016, 01:06 AM

I am happy with the Centramatics on my Newmar Bay Star 3002(F53). I put them on both axles. My rear wheels did not have any balancing weights.

I ordered them on the internet, but had them installed at the Centramatics factory in Alvarado TX. I would have bought the balancers from them too, but I did not realize that the factory was so close to where I live when I placed the internet order.

Jerry