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mis3

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Balancing
« on: September 28, 2005, 06:55:26 pm »
I have dedicated sets of winter and summer wheels and tires.

I will soon swap the summer set with the winter ones.  Should I balance the winter wheels before putting them on? 
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Re: Balancing
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2005, 07:13:54 pm »
If they were in balance when you took them off they should be in balance when you go to put them back on.
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Re: Balancing
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2005, 10:19:15 pm »
Makes sense. Saffy was unstable before he went away, and has been equally unstable since his return.
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morty

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Re: Balancing
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2005, 12:06:03 am »
I wonder if the quack offers dynamic balancing? ::)
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Re: Balancing
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2005, 10:28:54 am »
...I'm just a wee bit wobbly this mornin' ...used a cheap Scotch on ma porriidge...Chivas anuffer bowl dear...aam balancing the chequebook...damn...ONLY 2 Brazilian bawbees left.....we'll haf ta cancel tha heating and food fer the Winter and live on LURV....!!!!! :P....I need ta buy WINTERS.....!!!!!!
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Re: Balancing
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2005, 12:08:52 pm »
My wheels were balanced when I purchased them last winter (Nov, 2004).

After a few months of use (regular wear and tear) and driving in Montreal, I am sure that the balancing will be at least a bit off.  Do you agree?
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Re: Balancing
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2005, 03:30:01 pm »
No.
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Re: Balancing
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2005, 03:53:39 pm »
AFAIK, the only way for your wheel/tire to become unbalanced is for the wheel weights to move or fall off.  Mud/crud inside the wheels can throw the balance off as well.
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Re: Balancing
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2005, 04:22:42 pm »
Again...if they were balanced when they came off they will still be balanced. No need to worry. If it makes you feel better have them balanced, but it would be a waste of your money. Go out for dinner instead.
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Re: Balancing
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2005, 04:31:04 pm »
Make sure to eat a 'balanced' meal.   :D
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