TJ4wheeler
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Ran 12 oz. of plastic pellets to try and balance 35" Goodyear MTR's. Didn't cure the vibration from 40-55 mph so finally gave up on them.
The Centramatic balancer works on my 22.5 Wheels on my Kenworth. I had a set of steer tires, that would shake you to death. No matter who tried to balance them. Got them cut and trued, and was happy for a while. Then out Centramatic's front and back. You could feel the out of round, until 30 MPH. Then smooth up to 87 MPH, that's as fast as the old gal will run.
Going to order a set for my TJ before I buy new tires next month. Also just a heads up, also used Air soft beads in 38"s on my old 1975 Dodge power wagon. They did the trick for 2 years before getting beaten to death. Also used the powder in my 2004 Chevy Duramax with 19.5's. Had a 4200 lb truck camper in the bed and a 20ft boat behind it. Could not keep the 19.5" in Blance. Added the Equal powder and it was stilll good 4 years later when I sold it.
I may not have enough post to PM you? Don't see the button for it? Pm me and will try to get together on them.If you want to save a few bucks I will sell you a set of centramatics I used for maybe 200 miles. PM me if your interested.
Too late to edit my post but I've since realized that what they said does make sense. So I need to correct myself. Here's why it does make sense:I think whoever wrote the material for Centramatic's website doesn't understand how they work either haha. Here's what they say at https://www.centramatic.com/wheel-balancer.rhtml?modelNumber=300-345 under FAQ > "What is inside the rings?"
Now that just doesn't make any sense at all. If there's a gradient that would cause a liquid to flow to the other side of the ring then round bearings will roll that way too! I don't doubt that they work, but it looks like even the manufacturer thinks magic is involved
What size and does it effect off road driving?I have the Centramatic wheel balancers, and they make freeway travel very smooth. They operate on the same principle as tire beads, but don't allow side-to-side movement of the balancing material to prevent lateral unbalancing.
I have the Centramatic 300-345 set, which fits TJ and JK wheel bolt patterns. It should fit any rim 16" or larger and most 15" rims as well.What size and does it effect off road driving?
Mine are on their 5th set of tiresI run balance beads on all my trailers and my trucks with 19.5 and larger wheels. I love them. Just make sure your tire changer knows you have them because it can be messy when they change your tires. Those things roll everywhere if your not careful. You can also reuse them when tires are replaced.
YepMine are on their 5th set of tires
Just scoop them out and re install