IndianaDano
Member
My truck weighs in around 17,700 loaded
Goodyear G275 MSA Tire Balancing or Shaving
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I am happy to share lessons learned.
For several years, people have used “stock” balance masters and centramatics with super single conversions. The problem is that the “stock” plates were designed to correct imbalance on a 32” tall tire. They are simply insufficient for the 41” tall 335/80r20 tires. The second noted shortcoming is with the shape. With super singles, you have to use two sets of front plates because the rear dually plates will not work. The “stock” front plates are shaped like a tophat so they stick out past the wheel profile on the rear axle with the shallow side if the wheel facing inboard.
I worked with centramatic and they designed for me a plate shaped like a frisbee instead of a tophat. They are very low profile and do not stick out past the wheel. They also have enough balance media to correct the imbalance of the 41” tire.
I would be happy to post pictures and videos but it is very hard for me to post media on this site. My files are too big. I do not know how to change them to be compatible. So please feel free to call me directly and I will text them to your phone. 979 997 3112
For the folks running balance beads in the tires… the ratio is 1oz of beads per 13# of rubber.
I hope this helps. I MUCH prefer to talk so that we can discuss your specific build. I understand the need for an electronic presence but it is not as helpful as a conversation. So, to all of you, please call me anytime. Even if we do not do business, you are welcome to reach out so that we can TALK about your unique needs. My first deliverable is information and customer service… not a wheel, tire or balancer.
Justin
For several years, people have used “stock” balance masters and centramatics with super single conversions. The problem is that the “stock” plates were designed to correct imbalance on a 32” tall tire. They are simply insufficient for the 41” tall 335/80r20 tires. The second noted shortcoming is with the shape. With super singles, you have to use two sets of front plates because the rear dually plates will not work. The “stock” front plates are shaped like a tophat so they stick out past the wheel profile on the rear axle with the shallow side if the wheel facing inboard.
I worked with centramatic and they designed for me a plate shaped like a frisbee instead of a tophat. They are very low profile and do not stick out past the wheel. They also have enough balance media to correct the imbalance of the 41” tire.
I would be happy to post pictures and videos but it is very hard for me to post media on this site. My files are too big. I do not know how to change them to be compatible. So please feel free to call me directly and I will text them to your phone. 979 997 3112
For the folks running balance beads in the tires… the ratio is 1oz of beads per 13# of rubber.
I hope this helps. I MUCH prefer to talk so that we can discuss your specific build. I understand the need for an electronic presence but it is not as helpful as a conversation. So, to all of you, please call me anytime. Even if we do not do business, you are welcome to reach out so that we can TALK about your unique needs. My first deliverable is information and customer service… not a wheel, tire or balancer.
Justin
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Korey H
Well-known member
A couple thoughts. We’re running 41” continentals on Staz wheels. I started with balance beads and very much disliked them. I didn’t like the feel of them spinning up, and maybe just an install issue but had trouble with debris plugging my valve stems when airing up / down. I’d like to try centramatics as now with my two piece wheels I could mount / change myself especially when out of country.
I found a heavy truck shop here in Washington MO that does road force balance. Though expensive they ride nice.
Back to the shaving question. Look up Tom Rizzo @lostbox he found a company to shave his, I think maybe TX. Go through his posts. Seems he had good results.
I’d like to find someone to re groove, in case anyone has intel in that. Our rig / page is @wehartstravel
I found a heavy truck shop here in Washington MO that does road force balance. Though expensive they ride nice.
Back to the shaving question. Look up Tom Rizzo @lostbox he found a company to shave his, I think maybe TX. Go through his posts. Seems he had good results.
I’d like to find someone to re groove, in case anyone has intel in that. Our rig / page is @wehartstravel
IndianaDano
Member
Thank you Korey. I know Tom and he did find a person so I may text him to see who it was so I can "swing by" on my way back from Midwest in July. I will never get these Goodyears again unless the tolerances are much much closer to roud. Back to the Conti's I guess if I can't get these shaved. Expensive lesson...as usual.
charlieaarons
Explorer
Is everyone 100% sure this is a tire problem and not a wheel problem?. Admittedly I’ve read a fair number of similar posts re imbalance issues with this particular tire.
However, I had imbalance symptoms practically from day with stock 395/85R20 XZLs on factory Lemmerz steel wheels.
I got a full set of surplus MRAP type 10x20” Hutchinsons from Wartimefinds. When my (used, I remember) tires were mounted, everything got “as smooth as glass”, and have remained so ever since for last 30k miles. No balancing, definitely no beads (but with beadlocks), since I have CTIS.
Could it be wheels?
However, I had imbalance symptoms practically from day with stock 395/85R20 XZLs on factory Lemmerz steel wheels.
I got a full set of surplus MRAP type 10x20” Hutchinsons from Wartimefinds. When my (used, I remember) tires were mounted, everything got “as smooth as glass”, and have remained so ever since for last 30k miles. No balancing, definitely no beads (but with beadlocks), since I have CTIS.
Could it be wheels?