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Old 02-08-15, 09:16 PM
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Question Tire Balancing beads?

Has anyone had any experience good or bad with balancing beads? Or any thoughts on them? My husband is thinking of trying them in his Tahoe with 36" rims, but there seems to be a lack of reviews online
Old 02-09-15, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MsLucy350
Has anyone had any experience good or bad with balancing beads? Or any thoughts on them? My husband is thinking of trying them in his Tahoe with 36" rims, but there seems to be a lack of reviews online
They tend to be more popular with bigger rims, like your husbands. Reason being, balancers have an extremely hard time getting them balanced, if at all. This is just due to the size. Balancing beads are about the best way to get it balanced out, but with rims that big, it will most likely never ride "smooth"

thats just the perks of having rubber bands, or really big tires if the tahoe is jacked up
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I have 38's and I dont balance them. It's pointless. Some, of course, on the F350 and lifted sites will go beads or sand. Think about the weight of the tire. That thing is heavy as hell. Now you really think some puny weights or beads will make a difference. I doubt it. BUT jus my opin and a lil research done.
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You guys are running 30s???
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