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How big of a deal is balancing tires?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by crackedmirror, May 22, 2021.

  1. May 22, 2021 at 8:04 PM
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    crackedmirror

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    crackedmirror [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've ridden motorcycles in the past and all I worried about was making sure the "lightest spot" mark (yellow) was aligned with the valve stem and I was g2g. Never bothered with clip on weights to ensure perfect balance. And rode up to 120kmph without issues.
     
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  2. May 22, 2021 at 8:08 PM
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    ZColorado

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    It can shake the whole vehicle, damaging tires and wearing just about every component on the vehicle.

    It's a pretty big deal.


    I purchased a simple static tire balancer for my dirt bike, the difference was amazing.
     
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  3. May 23, 2021 at 4:31 PM
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    Try it and get back to us. Comparing a motorcycle tire to a truck tire :confused::annoyed:
     
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