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static balance, at home, by hand...

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by hetkind, Nov 24, 2012.

  1. Nov 24, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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    hetkind

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    hetkind [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Howard
    Johnson City
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    2011 SR5 Access Cab, white with Leer Cap
    bilstein set at 1.75, Racho 5000 rear with 4 leaf kit, floor mats, high lift jack, pull hook in hitch, bed rail corner braces, severe duty brake pads and devil horns on the grill....
    Today I had the great pleasure of getting the shake out of my steering wheel by rebalancing my two front tires (studded snows)...I think my local tire shop has a bad machine:) They tended to vibrate the steering wheel at 50-60 mph.

    I had to add 2-3 ounces of lead per tire for the static balance, using the glue on weights. I guess it is time to buy some rim clamp wheel weights:)

    Anyone else here static balance their tires at home? It took me less time than it would to drive to the nearest tires shop and back. I keep the glue on weights in stock for motorcycles and the tire balancer was inexpensive at harbor freight.

    Firestone Winterforce UV with studs in the 245/70R17 size.

    Howard
     
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