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bamaboy473 · 08-23-2015, 05:15 AM

In hopes of maybe learning something from the collective wisdom, would you please vote what you have?

bamaboy473 · 08-23-2015, 06:53 AM

If you read and don't vote, our results won't be worth much. Please vote.

mpierce · 08-23-2015, 06:58 AM

I think it would work better if you said method of tire balancing, vs tire weight.

Why didn't you put down the centramatic/balancemaster type? They are very common.

bamaboy473 · 08-23-2015, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpierce

I think it would work better if you said method of tire balancing, vs tire weight.

Why didn't you put down the centramatic/balancemaster type? They are very common.

Good points, and I didn't know that centramatics were common to MHs.

If a MOD will delete this thread, I will start a new one, using your suggestions.

luvlabs · 08-23-2015, 08:07 AM

You should really change the title to "Tire Balancing Methods, which do you prefer" Tire weights is very confusing.

bamaboy473 · 08-23-2015, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvlabs

You should really change the title to "Tire Balancing Methods, which do you prefer" Tire weights is very confusing.

Yep, posts 3,4,5 just need to be read by a MOD. If he deletes the thread, I can correct the mistake I made.

bamaboy473 · 08-23-2015, 11:01 AM

Keep the votes coming, guys. The interesting thing so far is that, of people that have tried both weights and beads, the vote is split 50/50. Would those of you that have tried both care to comment?

Smitty77 · 08-23-2015, 05:18 PM

I wanted to stress 'the something else', so I voted that way. But, I pay to have all wheels spin balanced with weights. But, I also have Centramatics on each wheel axle.

I also always make a point to talk with the Tire Manager, and the installer if they will let me, and ask them to take extra time to 'center' the tire on the rim. 5 1/2 years ago, I tipped the get doing the work $5 each wheel up front, and a promise of another $5 per wheel at the end. $80 tip I felt was a good tip for him, and over I had hoped 7 yeas of driving, relatively inexpensive. He called me over for each wheel, and showed me the tire centering line (my term), and measured with a metal ruler in four locations on the wheel, to show me that all four measurements were the same.

It does not matter how well a tire is 'balanced' - if he tire is mounted to the rim off centered. And egg effect, and with 22.5" tires, just being off a bit, really can give you a road vibration.

So my answer to the poll is 'Weight Balanced on all wheels, and Centramatics on all axle positions.'.

Best to all,
Smitty

gatorb8 · 08-23-2015, 06:03 PM

I have moved from weights to ceramic beads and will probably go to centramatics next

high voltage · 08-23-2015, 06:57 PM

I use centramatics all wheels.

Duoglide1 · 08-23-2015, 09:45 PM

Centramatics.

2007 Monaco Executive 45' 525 ISX

Dutch Star Don · 08-23-2015, 10:29 PM

Centramatics, all three axles.

bamaboy473 · 08-24-2015, 05:40 AM

Seems like centramatics are a one-time purchase, can be mounted quickly, can be moved to a different motor home if you sell what you have. Is that about it?

Centramatic Wheel Balancers 22.5in, 10-bolt OTR Vehicle Steer axle wheel - By Centramatic | HitchSource.com

bamaboy473 · 08-24-2015, 06:22 AM

NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!

Centramatic Corporation is next door to Motor Home Specialists in Alvaredo, TX. They're having a special this week in conjunction with a truck show.

Normally it's $200 Steers and $215 Drives, installed. The special is $180 per axle this week. Hey, $50 is $50, right?

All I need to do is get the salesman to take it over there, and I'm a happy camper!