Balance Master vs Centramatic

[LarryB]

Probably been discussed, the pro/con of using these devices, but has there been any comparisons made between the two? They seem to function in similar ways but the price difference is considerable.

I want to install one or the other before we hit the road this Fall.

Thanks for the input.

[LarryB]

After posting this I received a call from Bal. Masters. They informed me they are close to the price of Centramatic. Bal. Master web site would lead one to believe that the stated price is per each when it is per pair.

So------any pro or con of these products now that price is not an issue?

Sorry for the confusion.

[HarborBus]

Larry I don't have experience with anything other than Equal but for the price it worked fine. There is an Article at http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/content.php?30-Balance-Masters-vs-Centramatic-Tires

[GDeen]

I have Balance Masters and my coach is very smooth riding, so I like them. That said, I have no means of comparison so take it for what it is worth.

[LarryB]

Elliott and Gordon, thanks for the replies.

[gmcbuffalo]

Larry have you heard from anyone with tire monitors that has used Equal?
GregM

[LarryB]

Greg, I have not heard from anyone other than those post above.
I have 'Smart-Tire' and that is one reason I am checking out the balance ring type units.

[gmcbuffalo]

I called my Tire Guard guy Steve Wong he told me to try equal in one tire and see what happens. He would replace the sensor if it fouls up because he wants to know how it would work out also. That liquid balancer sounds interesting. I wish I drove more miles so I could give the equal a real test. Anyone else out there with Tire Guard's that would give it a try?
Greg

[gmcbuffalo]

Another thing Steve told me is to take the sensors off while in storage, he says the internal battery will last longer.
GregM

[rfoster]

I have been running the Tire Guard monitor system for about 2.5 years with Equal. Sometimes they are little slow to wake up after the bus has been sitting for a week or more - but I believe that is by design.

If you talk to Mr. Wong ask how long the batteries in the sensors are supposed to last or when they are to be changed and how many Lew bucks.?
Thanks

[Denny]

I ran the Smartire and Equal for four years and did not have any problems.

[gmcbuffalo]

Roger, when I have had a problems with the senors I have just called Wong and he has sent me new ones at no cost, as long as I returned the old ones.
Greg