to balance or not to balance trailer tires [Archive]

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MikeK

11-06-2002, 10:12 PM

That is the question! Hey guys, just about done rebuilding my trailer and adding new alloys and marathons. The tire shop said not to bother balancing them? Seems like they should be for tire wear and wheel bearing life. What do you think?

Fiat48

11-06-2002, 10:34 PM

Balance them. Saves the tire, saves the boat from being vibrated to death going down the highway.

HOSS

11-07-2002, 07:20 AM

I second that, save tire tread and spring bushings. Drink one less case of beer this year.

Wet Dream

11-08-2002, 02:20 PM

For about $5 per tire, why question it??

rrrr

11-08-2002, 08:32 PM

Yep, it's a good thing. I tend to tow kind of fast so I'm sure it helps out on the longevity of all the components.

paradigm shift

11-09-2002, 09:48 AM

Another vote to balance.

malcolm

11-09-2002, 11:11 AM

If the guys at the tire store had their way they wouldn't balance any tires. It slows them down.

intimidator

11-09-2002, 11:23 AM

YEA THE MORE TIRES THEY DON'T BALANCE THE MORE TIRES THEY WILL SELL.I HAVE AN UNCLE THAT SAY'S IF OIL ADDITIVES DID WORK THE DEALER WOULD RECOMEND PUTTING IT IN YOUR ENGINE. MAYBE THEY WANT TO SELL MORE ATUO'S OR ENGINES?