What is the best balancing bead?

48snowman48 · 01-10-2009, 02:38 PM

I just put some 315/75/16 tires on my truck and am having trouble getting them to balance. They shake at around 40-45 mph and then again above 60 mph. The shaking is intermittent, but I think beads can fix my problem (chime in here if I'm wrong).

I have seen Equal, Counteract, and Dyna Beads. What do you guys use? Pros, Cons, etc. Price? I can only find prices for Dyna Beads, how much are Equal and Counteract?

Thanks,
John

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***mishkaya*** · 01-10-2009, 02:41 PM

Can't really help you on the beads, as I now use Centramatics instead (had too many issues with the various brands of beads). Here's a free bump though.
mishkaya

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48snowman48 · 01-10-2009, 02:50 PM

I looked at the centramatics until I saw the price. If I had the money to spend, it looks like they might be worth it, unfortunately I'm close to broke.

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48snowman48 · 01-10-2009, 03:04 PM

I forgot to add, I want something that I can do myself through the valve stem without breaking the tires down.

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MetalBender · 01-10-2009, 04:20 PM

Now I'm curious. I looked up the centramatics and it appears as if they would be seen through the rims. Is this correct? I bought the rims I did for the ease of clean out and anything that would interfere would not be acceptable to me.

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***mishkaya*** · 01-10-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by highmilageklr

Now I'm curious. I looked up the centramatics and it appears as if they would be seen through the rims. Is this correct? I bought the rims I did for the ease of clean out and anything that would interfere would not be acceptable to me.

I am afraid you are correct.
mishkaya

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48snowman48 · 01-15-2009, 02:12 PM

bump bump

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MudTJ · 01-15-2009, 06:52 PM

I have a set of 36" Swamper SXs on the Jeep and the Centramatics didn't do anything. I now have them balanced with Airsoft BBs and don't have any issues. That's also the cheapest route.

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Joe Reitman · 01-16-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MudTJ

I have a set of 36" Swamper SXs on the Jeep and the Centramatics didn't do anything. I now have them balanced with Airsoft BBs and don't have any issues. That's also the cheapest route.

How many did you use? Are they small enough to fit through valve stem? I thought they were a bit too large for that?

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***HarleyMedic*** · 01-16-2009, 09:43 AM

I don't know if you can find one anymore but years ago we balanced tires on the truck. That was before computer balancing got popular. Also if you had a tire that was out of round you could shave a bit off right there to round it up.

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**Rollin Coal** · 01-16-2009, 10:10 AM

bb's work great.

i want to say its 2oz for a 33-35 and 3oz for a 37-40

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***05610on24s*** · 01-16-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MudTJ

I have a set of 36" Swamper SXs on the Jeep and the Centramatics didn't do anything. I now have them balanced with Airsoft BBs and don't have any issues. That's also the cheapest route.

Airsoft BB's huh?? wonder how they will hold up? Do you remember how much you used? Im looking at the Dynabeads right now for my 37" Toyo's. They say to use 12 oz per tire

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48snowman48 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 48snowman48's Truck Pics	What is the best balancing bead? I just put some 315/75/16 tires on my truck and am having trouble getting them to balance. They shake at around 40-45 mph and then again above 60 mph. The shaking is intermittent, but I think beads can fix my problem (chime in here if I'm wrong). I have seen Equal, Counteract, and Dyna Beads. What do you guys use? Pros, Cons, etc. Price? I can only find prices for Dyna Beads, how much are Equal and Counteract? Thanks, John __________________ 97 2500 4x4, 5 sp., SLT laramie, dark green, ext cab long bed, #100 plate, 3k GSK, AFC mods, 90hp injectors, 5" straight exhaust 6" tip, 16x10 Eagle 102's, 315/75/16 Mastecraft Courser CT, homemade traction bars, South Bend Clutch 3600cb

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01-10-2009, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
*mishkaya* Diesel Freak Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 592 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts mishkaya's Truck Pics	Can't really help you on the beads, as I now use Centramatics instead (had too many issues with the various brands of beads). Here's a free bump though. mishkaya __________________ '01 6spd, Mach 7's, Helix 2 cam & springs, twins, Adrenaline, DD clutch, DOR bumper, etc...

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48snowman48 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 48snowman48's Truck Pics	I looked at the centramatics until I saw the price. If I had the money to spend, it looks like they might be worth it, unfortunately I'm close to broke. __________________ 97 2500 4x4, 5 sp., SLT laramie, dark green, ext cab long bed, #100 plate, 3k GSK, AFC mods, 90hp injectors, 5" straight exhaust 6" tip, 16x10 Eagle 102's, 315/75/16 Mastecraft Courser CT, homemade traction bars, South Bend Clutch 3600cb

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48snowman48 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 48snowman48's Truck Pics	I forgot to add, I want something that I can do myself through the valve stem without breaking the tires down. __________________ 97 2500 4x4, 5 sp., SLT laramie, dark green, ext cab long bed, #100 plate, 3k GSK, AFC mods, 90hp injectors, 5" straight exhaust 6" tip, 16x10 Eagle 102's, 315/75/16 Mastecraft Courser CT, homemade traction bars, South Bend Clutch 3600cb

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MetalBender Cummins Fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 94 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts MetalBender's Truck Pics	Now I'm curious. I looked up the centramatics and it appears as if they would be seen through the rims. Is this correct? I bought the rims I did for the ease of clean out and anything that would interfere would not be acceptable to me. __________________ 04 3/4 4x4....in dirty white. It takes a dick to run a couple pricks.

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48snowman48 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 48snowman48's Truck Pics	bump bump __________________ 97 2500 4x4, 5 sp., SLT laramie, dark green, ext cab long bed, #100 plate, 3k GSK, AFC mods, 90hp injectors, 5" straight exhaust 6" tip, 16x10 Eagle 102's, 315/75/16 Mastecraft Courser CT, homemade traction bars, South Bend Clutch 3600cb

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MudTJ Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 213 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post MudTJ's Truck Pics	I have a set of 36" Swamper SXs on the Jeep and the Centramatics didn't do anything. I now have them balanced with Airsoft BBs and don't have any issues. That's also the cheapest route. __________________ 2003 3500 QC LB with husky mats, Smarty, Commander, & Injen.

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*HarleyMedic* Oilfield Trash Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sour Lake, Texas Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts HarleyMedic's Truck Pics	I don't know if you can find one anymore but years ago we balanced tires on the truck. That was before computer balancing got popular. Also if you had a tire that was out of round you could shave a bit off right there to round it up. __________________ 2006 F-350 SRW King Ranch. SCT, Magnaflow.

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Rollin Coal New England Chapter President Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rollin Coal's Truck Pics	bb's work great. i want to say its 2oz for a 33-35 and 3oz for a 37-40 __________________ '01 - 2500 53 Block - 5 Speed Catch me if you can.