One tire unbalanced - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*SGR1600* · 03-06-2003, 12:07 AM

So I got (and installed) a set of 31x10.50 tires mounted and balanced on 15x8 wheels. However, I'm now told (by the guy who sold them to me) that one of the tires is in fact not balanced. Now that they're on the truck, I don't know which one it is. What do I do? I'd rather not go out and pay to have them all balanced (I already paid for that in the price of the tires). Will the shop be able to figure out which one is not balanced, and only do the one that is messed up, and only charge me for that? Is it OK to have one unbalanced for a few days while I figure out what to do?

Thanks.

*hvac man* · 03-06-2003, 02:23 AM

hey shep get it done this weekend I didn't think about it SORRY! It isn't going to hurt any thing for a few days. It is the one without any weights on it. 5 dollars at the local tire shop should do it.

*jimbo74* · 03-06-2003, 02:32 AM

there is your answer... if hvac man sold them to you, and knows it doesnt have weights, you are set...... just get that one balanced.... at my work, a economy balance that carries a 90 day balance guarantee is $7.49 and a lifetime tire balance is $11

it wont do anything other than possibly make the ride a little harsher, if it happens to be on the back, you probably wont even feel it... but if you leave it unbalanced and never get it balanced, it will slightly effect tire wear and the life of the tire

*hvac man* · 03-06-2003, 02:40 AM

Again I'm sorry. Honest mistake

*SGR1600* · 03-06-2003, 06:59 AM

thanks hvac man. I don't think it will be a problem. Otherwisem the look great!

03-06-2003, 12:07 AM	#1
SGR1600 Elite Explorer ECX Member Chappaqua, NY '97 XLT 4X4 SOHC Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 689 Vehicle Specs	One tire unbalanced So I got (and installed) a set of 31x10.50 tires mounted and balanced on 15x8 wheels. However, I'm now told (by the guy who sold them to me) that one of the tires is in fact not balanced. Now that they're on the truck, I don't know which one it is. What do I do? I'd rather not go out and pay to have them all balanced (I already paid for that in the price of the tires). Will the shop be able to figure out which one is not balanced, and only do the one that is messed up, and only charge me for that? Is it OK to have one unbalanced for a few days while I figure out what to do? Thanks. __________________ 2" rearched leaf springs, 2" tt, 2" body lift, 32x11.50r15 AT tires, Rancho RS5000s, KKM, Gibson exhaust, Mobil 1. ...skid plate in the works Shep's '97 XLT 4x4

03-06-2003, 02:23 AM	#2
hvac man Elite Explorer Rifle, CO 93 Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,076 Vehicle Specs	hey shep get it done this weekend I didn't think about it SORRY! It isn't going to hurt any thing for a few days. It is the one without any weights on it. 5 dollars at the local tire shop should do it. __________________ Name: Clint Croy Location: Rifle, CO 93 Explorer 2-door with some mods 2004 Expedition Eddie Bauer

03-06-2003, 02:32 AM	#3
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	there is your answer... if hvac man sold them to you, and knows it doesnt have weights, you are set...... just get that one balanced.... at my work, a economy balance that carries a 90 day balance guarantee is $7.49 and a lifetime tire balance is $11 it wont do anything other than possibly make the ride a little harsher, if it happens to be on the back, you probably wont even feel it... but if you leave it unbalanced and never get it balanced, it will slightly effect tire wear and the life of the tire __________________ My Truck

03-06-2003, 02:40 AM	#4
hvac man Elite Explorer Rifle, CO 93 Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,076 Vehicle Specs	Again I'm sorry. Honest mistake __________________ Name: Clint Croy Location: Rifle, CO 93 Explorer 2-door with some mods 2004 Expedition Eddie Bauer

03-06-2003, 06:59 AM	#5
SGR1600 Elite Explorer ECX Member Chappaqua, NY '97 XLT 4X4 SOHC Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 689 Vehicle Specs	thanks hvac man. I don't think it will be a problem. Otherwisem the look great! __________________ 2" rearched leaf springs, 2" tt, 2" body lift, 32x11.50r15 AT tires, Rancho RS5000s, KKM, Gibson exhaust, Mobil 1. ...skid plate in the works Shep's '97 XLT 4x4