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10-23-2009, 07:55 AM
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Excel Wheel Balancing
Anybody use these, Centramatic on the Excel or their tow vehicle? It sure wouldn't hurt to extend the life of the tires. Replacing these things is not what I like doing.
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10-23-2009, 09:22 AM
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10-23-2009, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Endeavor2BnC
Anybody use these, Centramatic on the Excel or their tow vehicle? It sure wouldn't hurt to extend the life of the tires. Replacing these things is not what I like doing.
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Tim,
This is almost as contraversal subject as "which is better an enclosed bath or an open?" or should "I have a washer/dryer in my rig or not?"
I'm one of these guys that absolutely recommend tire balancing on normal cars and trucks, but don't waste money on balancing tires on the rig. Why? Because the weight of the rig won't allow an out of balance tire to damage it's self. You can read all kinds of stuff on this, but if you talk with upstanding tire professionals....they'll tell you it is a waste of money. Also most of us will be replacing tire for age purposes (I'm a 3 year guy on our border line acceptable G614 tires) rather than tread wear. I say don't waste your time being concerned on this and concentrate on other issues (also save your money).
We have about 55,000 miles on Journey and never had a tire balanced or failure yet. (went 3 years on first set of Goodyears and almost 2 years on second) Did have 2 flats, but that was a screw and nail issue) This will excite of lot of folks, just wait and see. So many folks are so used to balancing auto and truck tires......they believe it's necessary on this big trailers. Obviously there are folks out there who believe in this stuff cause the companies are still in business. There also companies producing add-on stuff that promises fuel mileage improvement of 5 miles a gallon too!!! Here we gooooo..... rockin'
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10-23-2009, 12:17 PM
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Tim,
I have heard the Centramic are great on an HDT, since there is so much that can change with the larger size tires that we run. As for LGT's and trailer tires I have no advice there. For what they cost I would think that just going to a trusted tire shop and balance your tires since we don't run over/into to knock a tire out of balance that often. I do think that it doesn't hurt to balance trailer tires. Now if you did lots off roading, it wouldn't make any difference to balance the tires. Save the money on more toys.
I have not put them on my HDT but have thought about it. More so the a Pressure Pro or the likes of. I must say that I am checking my mirrors a lot while driving an dI have had two blow outs while pulling.
This MHO for what it's worth.
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10-23-2009, 09:02 PM
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Rockin, I will agree with you on the balancing of tires on a trailer. On one of my four rigs I had the tires aligned because the camphor was off and I was getting tire wear. The big difference from you to me is I have never bought any trailer tires …..I just trade when needing new skins!!!!
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10-23-2009, 09:47 PM
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Woody,
I'm getting to think trading every two years may not be such a bad idea! Oh BTW...I think you mean "camber". Camphor is something you put on mosquito bites!!! Now that's funny, I don't care who you are!
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10-23-2009, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rockintom
Woody,
I'm getting to think trading every two years may not be such a bad idea! Oh BTW...I think you mean "camber". Camphor is something you put on mosquito bites!!! Now that's funny, I don't care who you are!
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your right.....
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10-24-2009, 02:01 AM
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10-24-2009, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Still Working "NOT"
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Larry & everyone else
Thanks for the feedback. I don't think I'll be trading rigs to save on changing the tires soon, so it looks as though these may be in our future shortly.
The only other way to prevent wear on the tires is to stop driving it and I'm not ready to plant the feet yet. Too many things to do & places to see.
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10-24-2009, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Janet H
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Janet, thanks for taking the time to post a list of items on tire balancing.
It is useful for everyone.
Ken
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