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Road force balance?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by spitdog, Sep 20, 2017.

  1. Sep 20, 2017 at 3:33 AM
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    spitdog

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    I m going to get some new tires soon, Probably the Michelins and heard that road force balance is the way to go. Just what does this cost per wheel approximately?
     
  2. Sep 20, 2017 at 3:55 AM
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    TacoRob08

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    I wouldn't waste the money unless there is a balance issue. Michelins usually balance up decent. I don't have any more that 1.5oz per wheel with 265/75/15 LTX
     
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  3. Sep 22, 2017 at 5:04 PM
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    If you buy tires from a reputable tire shop with road force capabilities they should road force upon request for no extra charge, at least from around my area. Your probably around 25 bucks each for road force, which includes balance, and 15 or so for just balance
     
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  4. Sep 22, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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    This is true. Michelins balance well and if you're not running 285 and up, you shouldn't need it. Once you get up to those heavy tires with a lot of sidewall you'd want to do it.
     
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  5. Sep 22, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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    I think this is probably exactly what I will do. Thanks
     
  6. Sep 22, 2017 at 5:25 PM
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    Think I paid like $80 to have them road force balanced but I did it because I wanted to make sure they were done well on aftermarket wheels plus when I got falken wildpeaks there wasn't a whole ton of information on how well the tire wore down yet
     
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