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Wheel balancers

Yahoo Message Number: 73951
Has anyone had experience with the Centarmatic Balancers? Have you used them on all axles? Any recomenations for a source? I believe the wheels are 22.5, 10 hole, hub pilot nuts?

Thanks for the help.

George, wb5ldn
2008 Affinity 6877

Re: Wheel balancers

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Yahoo Message Number: 73952
Have 4 on my coach.

They run very smoothly.

A problem that was solved by Josam in Orlando was a vibration at speed in the front of the coach.
It was caused by my Goodyear tires being out of round.

Josam said that this was not uncommon with Goodyear tires.
They shaved the tires to true them.

Michelin's were recommended

I also lowered my pressure to 100 psi from 120 psi and this makes for a softer ride.

Charlie

2008 Inspire 52093

Re: Wheel balancers

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Yahoo Message Number: 73957
George: I have balance masters on both axles. Best money I ever spent. 30,000 miles and tires wearing perfect with very smooth ride. Barrie Boas 94 Concept 5111

Re: Wheel balancers

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Yahoo Message Number: 73964
I put Centramatics on my 09 Magna with tag axle and put the balancers on the Front and driven wheels ( they don't have them for the tag axle that has disc brakes - because of clearance problems ) I noticed the difference in about 2 miles of highway driving- virtually immediately. That was at about 15 K miles and am now over 32K and they are just great. Perfectly even tire wear , and no vibration issues. I am not a fan of the bead stuff for all the reasons stated. If you get an extra year of wear and no vibration---cheap solution. If the bead stuff is so good --- why don't the manufacturers put it on when new ? I rest my case!! Just like the gizmo's that claim you will get extra mileage on your gas car. Fundamentally because they don't work !!

Ron Baran 09 Magna 7025

Re: Wheel balancers

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Yahoo Message Number: 73991
On front, drive and tag. Like them, good investment.
Smitty

04 Alure 31017
04 Allure Sold to a nice new owner! Now enjoying a 07 Magna Rembrandt 45' ISX600 #6775
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