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where can i get equal tire balancing

Redrig

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i cant find it anywhere. ive found that it can be put in thru the valve stem so i am assuming it should be purchasable. anyone know where i can get it online. i went to there sit but you cant buy it from there. thanks
 



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Any good tire shop ( especially one that deals with big rigs) should carry it or know availability. You will need a special pump in order to install properly, that's prop why you can't find it readily available on the internet. It's great stuff and worth the money if you just can't get a good ride out of balancing your current tires.
 






well there gonna put weights on the outside of my new rims tomorrow. but im hoping it wont scratch or damge them until i can find this stuff. thanks for the help!!!
 






I assume this is some kind of balancing liquid that balances the tire from the inside.

How does this work?
 






Ahh, that sucks! They always scratch and mar new rims. I'd find a better tire shop. I wish I could draw a pic to explain a better way to balance tires with typical weights but I can't so I'll just explain it.

Static balancing is where the shop uses clip on weights on the inner lip of the wheel, like you have now. Many shops either don't know this or don't want to take the time to take it one step further: Set up the machine like a standard balance (weights on both outside beads). Spin the wheel so the machine gets a reading. Place the inner weight where it says for the weight perscribed. Next double the outer weight and place it on the inside center of the rim. Spin the wheel again and adjust the weight accordingly. It takes somebody good to do this but I'll say I don't have ANY viberation with 35" tall tires at all!

I used to work at a tire shop for a few years if that gives you some credability. Good luck...
 






Definately try to get the weights on the inside of the rim.

Equal is a powder product that constantly balances the tire from the inside.
 






Originally posted by lonestar
I assume this is some kind of balancing liquid that balances the tire from the inside.

How does this work?

Actually, it's a powder. I won't bore you with all the details of how it works and stuff.

18 wheelers use it consistantly on their front tires because it would take a handfull of lead to balance most of those tires.
 






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