Re: Balancing Bias Ply Tires
 

That should be no problem. The Hunter unit can detect defects in the tire as well as the wheel for an optimal mount. Furthermore, with the distortion of the tire under load, they provide a better balance.

FYI. A good friend of mine is an instructor at the local Vo Tech school and they have these balancers on hand. He expained while I was trying to empty his fridge!

Re: Balancing Bias Ply Tires
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If using that machine, is it possible to balance cast aluminum mags with stick-on weights inside the rear of the wheel?

Verne </div></div>

You can even tell the machine you only want to position the weight behind a spoke. Basically there i s a pedal you press ans you index each spoke and the machine will show a digital image on the monitor. It's an extra step, but for what they charge to balance with one of these, don't be afarid to ask.

Re: Balancing Bias Ply Tires
 

I spoke with Mr. Kelsey and he said that the modern balancers are the best. Road Force may detect some vibrations, but even with new tires, that alone will not cause anyone to warrenty a tire.

On wheels, the problem comes out that the hub sometimes is not true center of the wheel. The trick then becomes finding a balancer that can balance using the studs (stud centric). Since the tires are set up that way, this method is the best way to balance, but 9 times out of 10, hub centric will get the job done.

Re: Balancing Bias Ply Tires
 

Road Force is the only machine that will tell a bad tire,NEW or old. Tire manufactures don't want you to know that they make BAD NEW TIRES. So why use any other mechine? Bent rims,crooned center hubs,and large run out's all can be done. It all can be done,BEST on a Road Force machine.

Re: Balancing Bias Ply Tires
 

I 2nd that Plowman!! Best machine there is!

Dave
67 Nova Boy