2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Wheel Weights

[WKries]

I Have A Set Of 1996 16" Factory Chrome Dodge Truck Wheels On My 1993 Ctd 4x4 Pickup. the Problem I Have Is After Installing A Set Of Bfg A/t Tires, The Wheel Weights Fly Off. I Tried Different Styles Of Weight ( Mag Etc) With The Same Results. The Tire Bead Kinda Overlaps The Rim Edge Making Weight Installation Difficult. If I Soap The Tire Edge Before Installing The Weights They Go On Much Easier. I Just Rebalanced The Wheels At Work And By The Time I Drove Home I Had Already Lost 2. is There A Special Weight That I Need?

 

[Kiohio]

If nothing else will work you could always use stick ons.
Are the tires too wide for the wheels?

KO

 

[WKries]

No, The Tires Are Lt265x75r16

 

[JFlagg]

I think those tire have the "bead" protecting edge. Alot of new tires are being made that way, mainly to protect the wheel beads from curbs and such. I can see how they could impede the weights that hook onto the bead. I would second the stick on weights.

 

[rotohead]

Centramatics... works great at balancing on the fly.

 

[DBohl]

I have good results using Balance Masters on my 94

 

[Excessive Force]

I use EQUAL (balance beads). Just put the packet inside with the correct number of ounces for the tire,and the tire is balanced for life.

 

[JacobsD]

I use EQUAL (balance beads). Just put the packet inside with the correct number of ounces for the tire,and the tire is balanced for life.

Yes! Thats the first thing I thought of when I saw the title to this thread. Its really great stuff, we use it at work on all our bigger truck tires 19. 5's and up, but it works great on anything.

 

[Pavemen]

DynaBeads from Innovative Balancing work better as they are not affected by moisture in you air source. They don't clump, rust or erode your tire linings

 

[Warpig]

I've had Equal in my tires for 48K now, and they worked perfect. Never a need to balance my wheels, ever, and the tires wore evenly. I pick up my new wheel tire combo (stock 06 17" alloy's powder-coated black w/Cooper Discovery STT's 285's) tomorrow. I had the tire shop place Dynabeads by Innovative Balancing 6oz. per tire. I hope they work as good as Equal!! I'll report back after driving them for a day or two.

 

[crasher]

Balance beads

130k+ miles so far on 2 sets of BFG/ATs on Hummer H/2 wheels. Could not be happier than I am with balance beads. Install them and forget balancing til you get new tires. I rotate with every oil change at 5k miles.

 

[Warpig]

Just to report back, I've been driving with the Dynabeads for a week now, and they work great!!!!

 

[JFaughn]

I've got the Centramatics , and think they are one of the best mods for the dollar , if I were to do it again the other brand [ balance masters ] are about the same , these are the easiest to install & just take from truck to truck .

 

[Warpig]

I don't understand how the Centramatics work, as the beads are inclosed in a tube. With the balance beads such as Dynabeads, Equal ect. the beads can spread anywhere inside the whole width of the tire. The Centramatics are restricted to the ring. I'm not saying that they don't work, I just don't understand the physics of it. I know one person who uses Centramatics and he has a balancing problem with his Goodyear MT/R's on his dually.

 

[rotohead]

The centramatic is a plate about 24" dia that mounts between the tire and the hub. On the outer part of the plate is a continuous tube that is filled with a medium that is free to move around and balance dynamically when the tire is in motion. I've had mine on my truck for about two years and two different sets of tires. Never had any problems balancing those tires or any aspect of the product. Some people might not like them because you can see them through the wheel. I don't mind that and some people have wheels where the centramatic interfers with the mounting of the wheels. Nice to have choices of different products but I'm happy with my choice.
Chuck

 

[EdK]

Wheel Weight Trick

There are different weights recommended for special conditions. The local Firestone shop is the only one so far to use weights on my chrome factory '99 wheels that don't fly off.



I did find something that will keep the weights on the rim if the tire shop simply uses "generic" weights. I use a small square of 3M Moulding and Emblem tape (black with red backing) under the weight when pounding it on the rim. Clean the weight and chrome surface with alcohol first. I've tried gasket cement and RTV without success, but the tape works every time! I use the tape method on chrome trailer wheels too.

 

[AABEN]

I had equal balance put in all 6 tires on my 03 . I liked it so good that I had it put in all my tires . Car -flat bed-4 my fithwheel-4 tires are still look new truck 8000 miles fithwheel 6000 miles. trailer rides like a car.

 

[JFaughn]

I am on my 2nd set of tires [ 1st used I estimate at least 50-60 tho- the only reason I replaced at that was that I had wheel weights before the Centramatics & they put the weight on in such a way that it cut the bead & a yr later had a tread sep. on the side wall , 2nd new ] a 2nd advantage is they keep the brake dust off the ft rims also .

 

[rkressg]

I can say this about the Centramatics, they rank right up there with the Exhaust Brake as the best possible mod on my truck.

I had the same problem with my Rims, no weights would stick for longer than a few miles. I have been running the Centrametics for at least 50k now, and they keep the truck calm and smooth (at least as well as a 3/4 truck can run) at almost any speed.

At least for me, they were well worth every cent.

 

[Hammer]

IF the proper weights are used for the lip of the wheel they will not "fly" off. I have seen many shops use the generic style wheel weights and with most aftermarket wheels today you need a specific weight for the style lip on the bead. Most good tire shops are well equipped for this and the second rate ones are not.



Centramatics,while being a effective product, also have their drawbacks. They limit the amount of air that can pass though the wheel and may cause premature brake and/or brake rotor failure due to heat. We had them on our trucks at work during a tire test and they really were hard on the drums of our Class 8 Rigs.



I am not a fan of any crap you put inside the tire for balancing. Most people do not consider that the tires weight will be different as the tire is driven and used up. Once you install the Counteract,etc etc inside for the new tire it will be too much product for a tire with 20k on it,then what do you do?.



The only true way to balance is to find a reputable shop who has the proper equipment and weights and have them balanced and rotated regularly. By doing this and maintaining the manufacturers recommended pressure specs what you will gain in the long run will be longer tire life... ..... Andy