"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
>
> On custom wheels, have them clean the inner surface with rubbing alcohol so
> that the tape weights will stick. (Sounds like ya threw a couple of
> weights.) Most balancers (at least the ones I used to work on) were set to
> 70MPH...some are set to 55 so ask just to be safe for the higher speed
> balance.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Alex Ross
> Sent: Monday, June 05, 2000 7:37 PM
> To: Dakota Mailing List
> Subject: DML: tire balancing methods
>
> A couple of quick question: What are the different ways to balance tires?
> Which way is the best? Reason I ask is, I had my 17" B. Coddington's
> mounted and balanced last week, and they are way out of whack. Truck shakes
> so bad I can barely drive it. I am taking it back in tomorrow and wanted to
> know as much as possible before they guy tried to give me a line of B.S.
>
> Alex
> 97 CC Sport V8 5spd
Alex,
Also make sure they are placing the tape weights near the center of the
wheel rather than out near the edge. With the offset for the DAKS, this
shouldn't be a problem. After the balance it's a good idea to add a
piece of duct tape over them, much like they do on race cars. I've lost
many a tape weight over the years before starting this practice. With
new wheels this is a snap. Old ones require a good cleaning before you
do so.
Bob
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