heavyjeffd

iTrader: (15)

I think it's important primarily to three things:

Tire wear.

High speed stability.

Stability in the air/when jumping.


I always balance my tires now.

pickle311

iTrader: (31)

Well, you yourself first has to be balanced before you can balance your wheels.

Wish you could make it out this weekend man.

koopesv

iTrader: (18)

what about buggy tires, does anyone balance them?
or only balance truggy tires

ScottyM

iTrader: (27)

Yes..

Like Nick said Balancing can and will help aid in a more predictive handling.buggy or truggy.. Since the advent of closed cell foams many people don't see the point in balancing, but there is still a good reason for doing it..

Integra

iTrader: (8)

X2 here's a couple brands of buggy tires to show that even the fancy foam are Out, Be it by .5 gram or by 5 grams, they are Still OUT.

Sylvain

It is always better to balance tires. It helps to reduce vibration and this means less stress on suspension, steering components and bearings.

Integra

iTrader: (8)

BUT 1 thing a lot of guys forget is, Run the tires for a quali or practice session, THEN balance. New tires need time for the foams to "seat" and balancing a Brand new set of tires out of the package can lead to incorrect placement of the putty/tape.

Sylvain

Good point ...You're right, it is a good idea to run them unbalanced and then balance them once the foam is seated...

juggaloracer198

well then ima start balancing all my tires

J.Sears

iTrader: (9)

OK say you have a tire balancer and want to balance your tires. How do you know where to put the weight on the wheel? Could someone explain this to me please.

Stubbs

iTrader: (58)

Spin the wheel / tire slowly. When it comes to a stop, the heaviest spot will naturally fall to the bottom. The weight goes directly opposite of that - at the top of the wheel.

When properly balanced, you can spin the wheel and it will stop at a different point each time (i.e. no "heavy" spot).

J.Sears

iTrader: (9)

Easy enough thanks