Tire Balancing

not so grey nomads · Veteran Member

Tire Balancing

Hewy54 · Senior Member

Yes the tyres on your dual axle should be balanced to avoid uneven wear.

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

And to avoid unnecessary constant stress to the bearings, wheel studs, rims and axles.
I don't understand why anyone would think it unnecessary?
Cheers,
Peter

Desert Dweller · Guru

All tyres need balancing otherwise they end up like Italian Snow Tyres.

Daygo Wop Wop Wop. biggrin biggrin

Roy E · Senior Member

Gidday,
I've seen this question (Should tyres be balanced?) several times before on various forums and I wonder how you get an unbalanced van tyre (wheel).
I take my van wheel to Bob Jane to get a new tyre fitted (I've done this a few times) and never have they asked if it was a van wheel and "Do I want it balanced?".
It was automatically balanced, no questions asked. Isn't this the norm?
In my opinion, van wheels should always be balanced as the vibration from an out-of-balance wheel may cause damage to your van but on most cars, an out-of-balance wheel probably wouldn't do much damage but is easily felt and easily rectified.
Cheers,
Roy.

yobarr · Guru

Desert Dweller wrote:
Daygo Wop Wop Wop.

Nice one Keith!

not so grey nomads · Veteran Member

I thought so, like most of us I have had many cars, bikes etc. and I thought this was strange I just wanted to be sure before I added it to the list of thing wrong with my new Van, quickly heading towards 40.

cheers

patrol03 · Senior Member

Yep,never take anything for granted. As an old motor mech I am usually fairly astute and attuned to work I have done "outside". I purchased 4 new Michelin commercial tyres for my van last year from a well known tyre service beginning with J. It wasn't till I was taking them out of my Patrol that I noticed they were not balanced.So another 60km round trip to have the job done correctly. Yes I took them for granted. Just hope you can teach an old dog new tricks or is this dog getting too old ? Don't answer that. Happy new year to all.

Possum3 · Guru

NSGN, you say you have nearly 40 things wrong with your new van, that is appalling. Is it one of the listed makes on www.facebook.com/lemoncaravansaustralia/ ?
Suggest you speak to Colin Young at Caravan Council of Australia and seek advice www.caravancouncil.com.au/

Best of luck.

Warren-Pat_01 · Guru

When I took my van to a dealer not so long ago to have the tyres reversed on the rims, I asked that they be balanced. I was told that's not necessary on a van.
They charged like a wounded bull too so I won't be going back there. The company came as a recommendation but has changed to a "bigger mob" not so long ago.

DD - you should get the prize of the year for that saying!

Jaahn · Guru

Hi smile

My opinion. Generally speaking a normal tire on a good rim unbalanced will be ok in any position except a front steering wheel, usually. If the tire is a crappy brand and/or failing in the carcass it may need a bit of ballance to improve the ride. The forces involved are very small normally and despite what is said in common talk there is almost no chance of damage or problems caused by a small out of balance except for a steered wheel. cry If there is a large out of balance the wheel or tire probably need replacing.

BUT when you have a new set of tires fitted or swapped or turned around at a tire shop why would they not do a balance on them. A few steps to the machine, a minute to spin it,up, fit the weights and it is done. If the weights are excessive or the tire is out of round or wobble are noted then it should be checked. That is standard good practice at most tire shops. If you do not get that then ask why not.

Jaahn

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Ba get them balanced . they can bounce from 50 kph. Effecting handling etc . Some are too tight for their own good . Besides when buying or fitting tyres its usually included . Much less stress on suspension with less vibration ..

not so grey nomads · Veteran Member

I finally got an email back they said that all there wheels are balanced, I guarantee them these ones are not.
Thanks again for the info..
Have just found that they have punched a hole in the hob in the shower when the screen frame was installed, water ran in the space under hob and the vanity and out through screw holes in the bottom of the van. I,m about to send and email asking for a new van that is issue no 39.

swamp · Senior Member

hi
Any rotating assembly needs balancing .Rule of thumb to balance as accurate as possible within 2 grams and balance at the speed its being used at.
Almost all tyre shops will tell u otherwise . In there opinion it does not have steering so no potential for str wheel vibration . Basically there dickheads !!
Considering a bad tyre rim combo can be 90 grams out that's a lot . Wheel bearing and tyre plus suspension is under greater load if not done .