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Balancing Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by akamrkent, Oct 2, 2015.

  1. Oct 2, 2015 at 5:37 PM
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    akamrkent

    akamrkent [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm getting ready to mount a set of 315/75R16 to a set of Stealth Custom Series wheels.
    I bought the MT/rs from Tire Rack.com

    I'm concerned about balancing issues. So I'm going to use a shop that is road force equipped. Though around here Wheel Works is the primary place with road force equipment. Never used them before. Though their prices seem good.

    There are a couple Goodyear auto service locations equipped with Road Force. They are a little more expensive. My only reasoning in choosing them over Wheel Works would be because the MT/Rs are made by Goodyear. Possibly making it easier to warranty any issues.

    Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?
     
  2. Oct 2, 2015 at 6:06 PM
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    akamrkent

    akamrkent [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I used the Tire Rack find an installer. When filtering Road force, it listed all the wheel works locations. But after calling around, none of them actually do. Neither did the Goodyear service center... So I'm going with Five Point Tires.
     
  3. Oct 4, 2015 at 8:42 AM
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    If one tire in particular takes to much weight compared to the others, have the tire tech turn the tire 180 degrees on the wheel and try again. One of my MTR's doesn't like to balance.
     
  4. Oct 4, 2015 at 6:21 PM
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    akamrkent

    akamrkent [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, I've asked tire shops to do that before. The tire shop I'm going with this time works with more performance tires and has great reviews. So Hopefully I don't have to ask them to re-do anything. Unlike American tire(aka Discount tire).
     

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