Offshoreonly.com - Balance Trailer Tires?

Page 1 of 2

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Offshoreonly.com (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/)

- Trucks, Trailers and Transportation (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/trucks-trailers-transportation-159/)

- - Balance Trailer Tires? (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/trucks-trailers-transportation/352812-balance-trailer-tires.html)

SC288

03-13-2018 12:57 PM

Balance Trailer Tires?

I have new aluminum wheels and will be having the Firestone Transforce LT235/85R16 HT tires installed. What is everyone's opinion on balancing trailer tires? If balance should I go with Equal or just weights on the outside or glued to the inside? Thanks!

spazz

03-13-2018 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC288 (Post 4615735)

I balanced mine when I replaced them. I did inside only so I would not have weights on the outside.

ben	03-13-2018 04:01 PM

I can only tell the difference on an unloaded trailer with heavy 14-16ply tires. I don't have any of my trailer tires balanced and don't plan to in the future.

GRH	03-13-2018 04:42 PM

How about using Balance Beads?

speicher lane

03-13-2018 05:00 PM

I balance my trailer tires - have had absolutely no vibrations, shuttering or tire issues. For the few $$ it costs to balance why not - you do it for your vehicle just for the smooth ride +,+,+. Worst case scenario - when your tires start to act up with their ride quality after balancing - you know there is a big issue at hand.

To some I overdo the precautionary servicing....Then again, I am the one they call for help when their gear is down

SC288

03-13-2018 07:10 PM

Thanks for the feedback....I will get them balanced!

mjw930

03-13-2018 07:54 PM

I always balance trailer tires, they are notorious for not being the best and usually take a fair amount of weight. Starting a few years ago my local Discount Tire started requiring it to maintain warranty coverage. Out of balance tires run hotter and heat is what kills trailer tires.

We started put out on a 1000 mile road trip this summer and about 50 miles in I noticed more vibration than normal. Watching the trailer in the mirror I noticed the sponsons on my Talon were blurry. The vibration from the tires was transferring through the trailer and it wasn’t something I wanted the boat to be subject to for the next 950 miles. I stopped, had them re balanced and it has been smooth sailing since.

Don’t pay attention to the curmudgeons on the Internet, balance the tires.

Tractionless

03-19-2018 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC288 (Post 4615735)

Where did you source the wheels? I've been looking to upgrade from the base phone dial units.

SC288

03-19-2018 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tractionless (Post 4616864)

Where did you source the wheels? I've been looking to upgrade from the base phone dial units.

Ebay.....I couldn't find a local dealer that had a decent selection.

Twin O/B Sonic

03-19-2018 09:10 PM

I just got four new tires and rims for mine from trailertiresandwheels.com via e-bay.

Four 14" class Cs and rims for less than $500 delivered.
Old tires were near new and perfect but on ugly rims.
Was cheaper than 4 bare rims and install.

Sold the old ones for $300 and ended up w/$200 in the new ones.

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:28 PM.

Page 1 of 2

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page