Who's running dynamic tire balancing beads?

[coachgeo]

I used these on the front wheels of my old mud truck and they worked. I was thinking about calling them to see what size would work on the LMTV https://www.centramatic.com/wheel-balance.rhtml?type=Heavy-Duty

side note.... one of the balancer companies like centramatic also makes a driveshaft balancer that works on similar principle!!! They make tire balancer's like centramatic too.

Balance Masters® For Driveshafts

Balance Masters® for driveshafts. This active balancing system has been engineered to fit most heavy-duty trucks, buses, vans, and motorhomes.

www.balancemasters.com

 

[Gunny 0369]

I used these on the front wheels of my old mud truck and they worked. I was thinking about calling them to see what size would work on the LMTV https://www.centramatic.com/wheel-balance.rhtml?type=Heavy-Duty

$982.00 for 4, plus shipping?
Santa will see. lol

 

[Lostchain]

Replaced a leaking kneeling valve and a balance bead was trapped in it. Goes to show they certainly can migrate out of the tire further up into the CTIS system.

 

[GCecchetto]

Replaced a leaking kneeling valve and a balance bead was trapped in it. Goes to show they certainly can migrate out of the tire further up into the CTIS system.
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Do you have the filters installed?

 

[Lostchain]

Do you have the filters installed?

Yes I have the filters at the valve, so that should halt it there, although at that point I wonder if they would start restricting flow.

 

[Gunny 0369]

Yes I have the filters at the valve, so that should halt it there, although at that point I wonder if they would start restricting flow.

Yep
But my steel balls won’t migrate down that channel, they are too big

 

[coachgeo]

Replaced a leaking kneeling valve and a balance bead was trapped in it. Goes to show they certainly can migrate out of the tire further up into the CTIS system.
[pic trapped bead]

what bead product did you use?

 

[Lostchain]

what bead product did you use?

Magnum Balance Beads.

The place that sold me the tires provided them, I didn’t do any research, I just went with their suggestion. Probably would try the steel balls or just skip it altogether next time, I have a bad imbalance at high speeds so I don’t feel like the balance beads have helped at all.

Products - Magnum+ Tire Balancing Beads

PRODUCTS TIRE BALANCING BEADS IN DIFFERENT FORMATS CASE Case with individually packaged bags containing the tire balancing beads toss-in insert bag Available sizes: 2oz, 3oz, 4.5oz, 6.5oz, 8.5oz 10.5oz, 13oz, 16oz, 21oz & 23.5oz

www.magnumbalance.com

 

[Gunny 0369]

Magnum Balance Beads.

The place that sold me the tires provided them, I didn’t do any research, I just went with their suggestion. Probably would try the steel balls or just skip it altogether next time, I have a bad imbalance at high speeds so I don’t feel like the balance beads have helped at all.

Products - Magnum+ Tire Balancing Beads

PRODUCTS TIRE BALANCING BEADS IN DIFFERENT FORMATS CASE Case with individually packaged bags containing the tire balancing beads toss-in insert bag Available sizes: 2oz, 3oz, 4.5oz, 6.5oz, 8.5oz 10.5oz, 13oz, 16oz, 21oz & 23.5oz

www.magnumbalance.com

 

[Ned81]

I was all set to install the balance beads I bought( counteract brand) until seeing a bead found in the kneeling valve. I think the steel balls are interesting but I’d like to hear long term results. I’m thinking the centramatic would be cool if they make one that will fit. I had a washing machine that had the same type of balancing system. It worked great.


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[Ned81]

I called centramatic. They told me part number 800-820 should work $225 per axle. I’ll probably give them a try but need to save up first.


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[cdub0451]

I called centramatic. They told me part number 800-820 should work $225 per axle. I’ll probably give them a try but need to save up first.


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P/N 800-820 says they are for aluminum wheels only. I thought our wheels are made of steel?

 

[coachgeo]

P/N 800-820 says they are for aluminum wheels only. I thought our wheels are made of steel?

steel.... there is aluminum's folk have put on that came off MRAP's

 

[Ned81]

steel.... there is aluminum's folk have put on that came off MRAP's

I called to place the order and spoke to someone different. He asked me for measurements and pictures and he determined they will not fit. This time I was talking to the fabricator. One main problem is the airline on the inside of the wheel does not leave enough room between it and the brake drum.


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[cdub0451]

I called to place the order and spoke to someone different. He asked me for measurements and pictures and he determined they will not fit. This time I was talking to the fabricator. One main problem is the airline on the inside of the wheel does not leave enough room between it and the brake drum.


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Dang... I was really hoping this would be a viable solution.

 

[Bryteayes]

side note.... one of the balancer companies like centramatic also makes a driveshaft balancer that works on similar principle!!! They make tire balancer's like centramatic too.

Balance Masters® For Driveshafts

Balance Masters® for driveshafts. This active balancing system has been engineered to fit most heavy-duty trucks, buses, vans, and motorhomes.

www.balancemasters.com

Do you know if anyone has used the driveshaft balancers on a FMTV?

 

[coachgeo]

Do you know if anyone has used the driveshaft balancers on a FMTV?

so far no one has spoke up on this. Its a relatively unknown product that seems stuck below the radar even though they have been out for a while now.

 

[hike]

We are now running rubber Hutchinson beadlocks, 24 ounces, using 1/2" stainless bearings, dynamic balancing beads and 24 ounces, fish weights held on with extra split rim nuts opposite the CTIS wheel valves.




[edit: added a photo of how we attacked the fish weights. @Gunny 0369 did it much nicer, we may redo them to match his method.]

It makes a noticable difference in the ride. Not as smooth as my wifes Grand Cherokee, but much nicer than before balancing—

 

[Gunny 0369]

We are now running rubber Hutchinson beadlocks, 24 ounces, using 1/2" stainless bearings, dynamic balancing beads and 24 ounces, fish weights held on with extra split rim nuts opposite the CTIS wheel valves.View attachment 927371

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It makes a noticable difference in the ride. Not as smooth as my wifes Grand Cherokee, but much nicer than before balancing—

I have 3200 miles on my set,
Same results and no issues to report.

Gunny

 

[Bryteayes]

We are now running rubber Hutchinson beadlocks, 24 ounces, using 1/2" stainless bearings, dynamic balancing beads and 24 ounces, fish weights held on with extra split rim nuts opposite the CTIS wheel valves.View attachment 927371

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It makes a noticable difference in the ride. Not as smooth as my wifes Grand Cherokee, but much nicer than before balancing—

Where did you get the Hutchinson beadlocks?