I recently got the spoke wheels on my 2014 S and when the shop was balancing the wheels I didn’t want the stick on weights but did make a note and location on each wheel. The front called for 3/4 OZ and the rear called for 1/2 OZ,before I but on some spoke weights thought I’d ask,I’ve ridin the bike at speed up to 90-on a track of course-and feel no imbalance. Do I need to put the weights on the wheels,my greatest fear is max tank slap at some point.
Hey FLYTYM: Assuming their system was properly calibrated and up-to-date, and the mechanic felt competent that day, then the machine will detect imbalance that the human may not. In addition, the machine only detects in the context of the wheel + tire. There could be slight dampening effects as you ride (wheels mounted on your bike) that manifests that sensation differently - if it exists. Best to take the weights and location into consideration.
I just can't understand, that in this day and age with technology as it is, they still cannot design a perfectly balanced rim and tire! Seems crazy to me. Is it just laziness on the part of the manufacturer or just justification for the cost of the shop balancing equipment, charges, and training?
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(11-25-2018, 04:40 AM)Retsel_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I just can't understand, that in this day and age with technology as it is, they still cannot design a perfectly balanced rim and tire! Seems crazy to me. Is it just laziness on the part of the manufacturer or just justification for the cost of the shop balancing equipment, charges, and training?
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Technology is there, but manufactures cut corners to save money everywhere, leaving some imperfection with rims, tires , etc...
Agreed. I don't think you'd be interested in a perfect $9000 rim/tire that is true/balanced only when new.
I've never ridden with balance weights on any of my bikes (which is now about 40,000 miles total), and have never had a problem or safety issue.
I honestly don't think they're necessary, especially if the tire's light spot is aligned with the valve stem on the rim.
Weights come in different styles. Mine are the type which wrap around the spoke at the nipple. A good squeeze to firmly affix them and you're away. Suggest you visit another bike tyre shop, maybe one that specialises in off road bikes will be able to help you. Good luck
Jimmy: Lucky you. What if there are multiple imbalanced spots unevenly distributed?
he has only bumpy streets and hard suspensions......he observe never something ...it jumps shakes still....smile...
