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Old 03-30-2021, 10:40 AM   #1
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Centramatic Balancers

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Old 03-30-2021, 10:51 AM   #2
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They seem to work. I've never had a problem. They don't wear out and can be reused on your next set of tires.
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The video showing those balancing disks doing the job is pretty cool, isn't it?

And I considered them years ago but finally decided that 'Beads in a bag' would be the low cost solution. After all, I rarely 'Off Road' in my RV, which is probably the only way the wheels/tires would get so unbalanced as to need those disks. The bags of beads basically do the same thing as those disks.
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They made a huge difference for me! Only have them on the steer tires, but I’m going add to the drive and tag also.
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Old 03-30-2021, 02:21 PM   #5
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Wheel Balanacers

Check out website for "Balance Masters". check out the video.

I did a bit of research and talked to the president of the company. and felt the most comfortable with the Balance Masters.

He said to just put them on the steers and the tags . Not the drivers as hey have a different torque contact with the road and are not as effective or necessary on the drivers

I have been very satisfied with the performance and they come with a Lifetime Guarantee.

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The videos on youtube make these look attractive. I might have to look at them more closely.
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I have them on both axles and the difference in ride quality is significant. Spoke to the factory before i bought them and they said they also keep suspension components from wearing out even on drive axle and I believe it.

The only downside is it makes it difficult to access to the TPMS sensor on the inner duals.
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I have them on all axles including tag. No obstruction to air valves on inner duals for me. They just do their job, and they never wear out. Didn’t want beads since any moisture added to the tires when adding air could result in the beads clumping together.....with the centramatics I don’t have to worry about that.
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Love them. I have them on the MH and my Jeep.
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Old 03-31-2021, 08:21 AM   #10
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I installed them on our class c after finding out the front tires were never balanced. The tires were out of round and had a noticeable wobble. The balances made a big difference in what came through to the steering wheel. Liked them enough that I installed them on the rears. Safe travels


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Anyone know if the EURO Outboard Polished Stainless 600-690 ? I was considering have them balanced and an alignment from Josum in Orland, FL.
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