Centramatic's Continuous Wheel Balancers
09-18-2009, 12:52 PM
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Centramatic's Continuous Wheel Balancers
Hey guys I have been looking at these....Centramatic's Continuous Wheel Balancers. I was wondering has anyone put a set of these on? Iam not going to post a link so search it. I dont want to offend or put up links that are not allowed. So if ya use please post up. Iam thinking of buying a set with my new tires.
09-18-2009, 01:03 PM
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Hmm, interesting thought. One thing I can think of that might cause an issue is the four wheel disk brakes. I don't recall how far (if at all) the calipers stuck out past the hubs but if they do you would have to put a spacer behind the balancers which could throw everything off.
Another thing to think about is they are apparently rather noisy under 10-20mph. I guess they sound like a bad wheel bearing until you get to higher speeds and the pellets (or BBs or whatever is inside them) even out.
EDIT: I don't know if it is allowed or not but "here is a demo" of how the balancers work for those that are curious.
Another thing to think about is they are apparently rather noisy under 10-20mph. I guess they sound like a bad wheel bearing until you get to higher speeds and the pellets (or BBs or whatever is inside them) even out.
EDIT: I don't know if it is allowed or not but "here is a demo" of how the balancers work for those that are curious.
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09-18-2009, 02:05 PM
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hmm, interesting thought. One thing i can think of that might cause an issue is the four wheel disk brakes. I don't recall how far (if at all) the calipers stuck out past the hubs but if they do you would have to put a spacer behind the balancers which could throw everything off.
Another thing to think about is they are apparently rather noisy under 10-20mph. I guess they sound like a bad wheel bearing until you get to higher speeds and the pellets (or bbs or whatever is inside them) even out.
Edit: I don't know if it is allowed or not but "here is a demo" of how the balancers work for those that are curious.
Another thing to think about is they are apparently rather noisy under 10-20mph. I guess they sound like a bad wheel bearing until you get to higher speeds and the pellets (or bbs or whatever is inside them) even out.
Edit: I don't know if it is allowed or not but "here is a demo" of how the balancers work for those that are curious.
09-18-2009, 04:13 PM
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I like the "idea" of dynamic balancers like this one (or other brands).....my concern would be a slow speeds, startups and stop and go traffic. You'll have t oreport back on your experiences.
09-18-2009, 05:12 PM
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Yeah they make the for the JK thats why Iam looking at them..200 plus tax right here in town . Iam getting a set as well when i get new tires. supposidly they prevent cupping and pramote even wear.
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I will be putting the lift on the Jeep starting tomorrow so while I am doing that I will check the caliper levels to see if these will even work. If they do I may be ordering a set as well. I have one tire that no one can balance . . . they all tell me the rim is perfect shape as is the tire so I have no idea why it won't take.
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yeah i wonder about the slow speed but i would really like to get this stupid tire balanced
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I have them, but not on the JK. There are 2 problems...
1.) Remembering to put them back on when you put the wheel back on. I am always taking the wheels off for work.
2.) Hitting a large bump in the road, throws off the liquid inside, starts a bounce. Slowing down about 5 mph helps recover the bounce and then you can resume speed.
They won't balance out an un-round tire. A person in the tire business tells us, you can balance a box on a tire balancer, but it won't be very nice to drive on. They are the equivalent of maybe 5 or 6 ounces distributed. Good for over-sized tires. Worthless for anything near JK stock wheels and tires. You are better off using the rim weights.
1.) Remembering to put them back on when you put the wheel back on. I am always taking the wheels off for work.
2.) Hitting a large bump in the road, throws off the liquid inside, starts a bounce. Slowing down about 5 mph helps recover the bounce and then you can resume speed.
They won't balance out an un-round tire. A person in the tire business tells us, you can balance a box on a tire balancer, but it won't be very nice to drive on. They are the equivalent of maybe 5 or 6 ounces distributed. Good for over-sized tires. Worthless for anything near JK stock wheels and tires. You are better off using the rim weights.