Wheel balancers

[bluevost]

Jim and Chris,

I like smoooooth toooooo!! These Centramatics could be in my near future.

Loc,

I have really destroyed a set of Baja Claws towing the jeep behind the bus. They are cupped so bad I don't think I can use them on a long trip anymore.

Ken

[Loc]

Ken,

It is easy to do. I went through 3 sets of Goodyear MTR's on the Jeep. After the second set, I started rotating them religiously every 5K miles. This helped, but towing is just hard on the large aggressive tread tires. I started towing my Tahoe a couple of years ago and bought a trailer for the Jeep. I think the stock tires work better on the Jeep for towing, but they are worthless when Jeeping.

Loc

[Ray Davis]

Thanks for the clarification Dale, you're right, that seems to be a price for two. Much better. Are these normally NOT put on the tag or drive axles. Is that not as critical?

ray

[dalej]

You know...I think that is a choice you have to make. If you have the cash, do all the wheels. Just not sure if you will see the ride difference putting them on the back, the steer is so important.

[Kevin Erion]

I installed Centramatics on the steer and tags, I think the best bet for the bucks.
Kevin

[rbeecher]

The FAQ on their website was a good read with a great explaination of what effects tire wear.

All very good information.

Richard
2002 Marathon XLII 45
1996 Vogue XL 40 for sale

[mikedee]

I had my Corvette tires balanced on a new Hunter Road Force balancer. The machine apply's a load to the rotating tires tread with a roller and measures the variation in force caused by the out of balance.

They add weight to offset the force and the results were amazing. The Goodyear run flats were spun balanced but I could feel a small jump at 65 Mph. After the road force balance smoooooth to +120 Mph when I got scared and lifted.

[Gary & Peggy Stevens]

I just ordered a set (4) Centramatic Balancers for my 02 4x4 Diesel Ford Excursion. $199 +T/S.

I should be riding on air this weekend?

Gary S

[Gary & Peggy Stevens]

I think that was for two Ray, that is the way I read it.

I talked to Kent at http://www.mrtruck.net/centramatic.htm he said there wasn't a centramatic for my F-150. You might try him for your bus.

I spoke with Centramatic Dale about your F-150, and NO Balancers?

They are getting a new Spinning machine and should have Centramatics designed for your truck after the first of the year..?

Apparently they currently hit the brake rotors, the way they are designed, but are in the process of redisigning, JUST FOR YOU DALE.

Gary S.

[dalej]

Thanks Gary