centramatic wheel balancers

[JPM]

the article in TDR tried the 400-409s , I will look into those. However two road blocks camping season is pretty much over for us, and it never was started because of the virus , so the 19.5" are pulled off and stored.
And the Rickson forged aluminum wheels are pretty thick, so my lug nuts might not have enough thread engagement with the rings and caliper spacers installed. I am not extracting lug bolts and replacing them.

 

[C M McCormick]

I received my Centramatics yesterday evening. 2 were flat not counting the ring and 2 had a slight offset and also came with I'm wanting to say 2 1/8" spacers. I did a text fit on the front and this is what I came up with. Had to use the spacers and offset ones. The back will not be a problem ring will also be in the inside. I'm not going to install them till I get my Road Force balancing on Monday. Will try to get them on that following weekend when we get back from camping. Trying out our new 5th wheel.

 

[nukegm]

I received my Centramatics yesterday evening. 2 were flat not counting the ring and 2 had a slight offset and also came with I'm wanting to say 2 1/8" spacers. I did a text fit on the front and this is what I came up with. Had to use the spacers and offset ones. The back will not be a problem ring will also be in the inside. I'm not going to install them till I get my Road Force balancing on Monday. Will try to get them on that following weekend when we get back from camping. Trying out our new 5th wheel. View attachment 123544

on my 2018 2500 i used the offset ones on the front without spacers. there was a 1/4 inch clearance between the balancer and the caliper...cheers comrade!

 

[C M McCormick]

Nukegm I'm running the spacers to clear my wheels. Sorry I forgot to mention that.

 

[C M McCormick]

Got my road force balance and they had to rotate one tire to match the wheel or wheel to match the tire. Right front was slapping the pavement. I still have a little little vibration nothing like it was. This is when I'm not towing the 5th wheel. When towing very smooth. I don't know if this is the nature of a long bed i.e. no weight in the back. I hope to find some time this weekend to install the Centramatics.

 

[C M McCormick]

Installed the Centramatics yesterday morning. Couldn't believe the amount of brake dust inside the front wheels. All cleaned now. Anywho took it out on the interstate late afternoon and all is good. The only thing that I experience when hitting a raised expansion joint is an after shock that runs from front to back. I guess I'm to picky on on ride and comfort.

Peace out
Craig

 

[kcv67]

I skeptically bought a set of 300-318 for a brand new set of cooper at3s. I have just a short ride with them so far and seat of my pants feel says they are doing their job. I will get back to you after I have a long road trip and hauled the trailer for a while.

Casey

 

[nukegm]

another thumbs up for my centramatics - comrades - i installed a second set of studded wheels and tires for winter. last winter they had a decent bounce to them. ( i had them balanced 2x and still not right ) now, with the balancers and a known set of out of balance wheels/tires, the truck is still glass smooth. i love these things. just sharing.....cheers!

 

[2Farr]

Might want to look into a balance system called Equal. We used it on aircraft nose wheels to stop vibration. You just put up to eight oz of this in your tire and it works just like the balancers that you install behind your wheel. They are on the internet you google " Equal Tire balance" of go to IMI products . com My self I just put eight oz of plastic bead in my tires when I have them mounted and have never had a balance problem. The plastic does not hurt the tire and does keep the rim clean. If you have the tire pressure sensors this system will not work.

 

[EZeis]

Just put a set on my 12k 5th wheel.

Earl