Centramatic Balancers

[Dieselnerd]

Anyone try a set of these yet? I just installed a set on mine. No big difference so far but I don't have many miles on my truck yet and it was pretty well balanced before. I didn't take off my wheel weights. That's optional so I decided to leave mine on. The balancers are made of aluminum so that should help to keep my aluminum wheels from sticking to the hubs. Now for a long term test to see if the tires will really last longer as they claim.

 

[Slow Six]

I've had a set on for about a year. It is really hard to tell if the tires will last longer because of so many variables (towing, gravel roads, tire brands, driving habits etc. ). I do think they help keep tires balanced. Like you I kept my weights on. I just installed new Michelins and also had them balanced. Overall I think the Centramatics are a good thing to have, whether they are worth the cost or not????

 

[sfr1047]

Do they make any noise when rolling slow?

 

[Mundgyver]

They work very well I have been running them for over 38,000 now and will not run without them. I no longer have to worry about my tires cupping or wearing strange. They are even in wear.

 

[Slow Six]

Yes they make a noise at slow speeds, sort of a wooshing sound. I have gotten used to it and really don't notice it.

 

[Duck]

I just installed a set of Balance Master wheel balancers, based on the review in the last TDR mag. What attracted me is that they do not make a whooshing sound when rolling slow. Unusual noises from my truck really tick me off



I was having a balance vibration at 45 and 65 that the local tire guys couldn't get sorted out. These cured it.

 

[ROCKJEEP]

We have been running them on our motorhomes for years now and love them. Easly get an extra 10,000 miles out of the tires. They are always self adjusting.

Kory

 

[mbhw]

Where is a good place to purchase them?

Where to purchase? What size do I need for 04. 5 3500 dually?

 

[DFrank]

Can anyone tell me where to buy these?



Any more input on the noise factor?

 

[SBettencourt]

Check out the group buy in the TDR classifieds section.

I can't hear mine over the sound of the engine but the swooshing might be more noticable on the new, quieter trucks.

 

[DFrank]

Thanks, I just ordered some. I guess I'll see if they are too loud for me and give some feedback.

 

[MoparBob]

I'm curious if any of you have had any mounting problems with the centramatics?

 

[Slow Six]

No. I had to turn them to get holes that would match up fairly close and than wiggle and jiggle with a little force to get them on.

 

[HLewallen]

Since I was talking to Centramatics tech anyways (they don't fit on my truck - see the other thread), he told me they are having a problem with the bolt holes right now - I guess there must be some issues getting some of them on.

 

[sfr1047]

I put them on the rear`s of my 04 DRW 3500 and they slid right on. I can hear them if I roll down the window and listen carefully at very low speeds.





Dave B

 

[TowPro]

I put them on the rear`s of my 04 DRW 3500 and they slid right on. I can hear them if I roll down the window and listen carefully at very low speeds.





Dave B

Dave, I guess an 04 is a quiet truck. So you saying as long as I keep the windows up and radio turned on I will not hear them in my 06?

 

[sfr1047]

TowPro,



I don`t think you will need the radio on much less turned up. The only time I have heard mine is when I have tried to hear them. Thats with window down and 5 mph. Maybe being between the duels helps keep them quiet but noise is not an issue. I don`t have them on the fronts so I can`t comment on how noisy they would be.



Dave B

 

[stover]

Where Is mine?

I was wondering how long it takes to get these once you ordered them? I live in Pa and ordered a set for my 95 Dodge like 2 weeks ago and haven't seen them yet. I got a confirmation by email the next day after I ordered them letting me know they got my order. I guess I should just call them.

 

[sfr1047]

Calling would be good. I think I got mine in about 10 days.

 

[TowPro]

I was wondering how long it takes to get these once you ordered them? I live in Pa and ordered a set for my 95 Dodge like 2 weeks ago and haven't seen them yet.

Hope there not out of them. I just ordered a set to be shipped to SE PA!