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 08-04-09, 17:24
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Tyre balancing
No i dont mean trying to walk down the road with one on your head!!!
Is it critical to balance rear tyres. I am sure my last rear was not balanced and if i go to the nearest and easiest place to get it done it won't be again. Does the rear matter?????
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08-04-09, 18:20
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When my 1st new rear tyre was fitted they did balance it but they didnt clean the rim very well and the lead fell off so I would,nt bother as it has made no diferance on mine
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08-04-09, 18:52
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Meach,
sure does mate. Get it done as you have new tyres... WB |
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08-04-09, 19:04
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Why do my tires need to be balanced?
Properly balanced tires are important for driving comfort and long tire life. Unbalanced tires can cause vibration, resulting in driver fatigue, premature tire wear and unnecessary wear to your vehicle's suspension. Tires should be balanced when they are mounted on wheels for the first time or when they are remounted after repair. Tires should be rebalanced at the first sign of vibration or "shimmy." Vibration may also be due to misalignment or mechanical problems. |
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09-04-09, 08:44
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There is a guy on Fleabagbay selling a balancing spindle for around �45, weights cost �2 a strip and the proccess is very straigh forward. I go through tyres on my TTR as if I had shares in Michelin, so rather than pay �10 - �20 every time to get new ones fitted I purchased a bead breaker (I run a slightly oversized tyre so I do need help to bread the bead) and a balancing spindle.
Not worth the investment for everyone - but worth a thought ?
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09-04-09, 23:04
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I have had some balanced and some not I even did not know that the VFR rear had not been balanced as the tyre guy could not balance a single sided wheel. Tyres are a lot better now so most of the time you get away with it. You will soon find out if they need it ' your fillings will fall out......'
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09 XTZ in Blue and its nearly Stanard.
My Mods - Peatbog rear rack  
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14-04-09, 08:40
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Fitted and balanced for a tenner although he did manage to catch the tube so i had to go and get a new one!!
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or olives???
quote motonacio "this is to certify Meach is not the prat you'd think from his posts" http://www.youtube.com/imeach |
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