Time to learn a new skill

[Gone in 60]

By the way, Ferret, the only snakebite I've gotten is getting out of a Cobra with side pipes while wearing flip-flops. That burn mark on my ankle never went away.

As far as scratching the rims, I've seen videos using rim protectors, but I am thinking about putting a few layers of heavy duty heat shrink over tire levers, and putting duct tape around the edge of the rims as an added measure. Being relatively narrow tires with tall sidewalls, I'm thinking these might be good tires to learn on, as opposed to lower profile sport tires.

Harbor Freight is running a clearance sale on their balancing stand, and with a Labor Day coupon, it was less than thirty bucks. Mrs. Gone says the tires are already on the porch. That was quick, just ordered them yesterday.

[j3gq_imp]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned dyna beads for balancing. I've used them for years with no problems, 2oz in the rear and 1oz in the front poured in through the valve stem and wheels are perfectly balanced at any speed its like riding on glass.

@mixa, I’ve tried the website, but didn’t see much of an explanation (could be my browser / ad blocker). Could you explain how it works ? Would be curious to understand the principle.

[Nachodaddy]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned dyna beads for balancing. I've used them for years with no problems, 2oz in the rear and 1oz in the front poured in through the valve stem and wheels are perfectly balanced at any speed its like riding on glass.

@mixa, I’ve tried the website, but didn’t see much of an explanation (could be my browser / ad blocker). Could you explain how it works ? Would be curious to understand the principle.

@mixa, I’ve tried the website, but didn’t see much of an explanation (could be my browser / ad blocker). Could you explain how it works ? Would be curious to understand the principle. When I had my new tires installed at the dealer awhile back, they used the beads. They did not even remove the old balance weights, as the beads will compensate for them. If I do remove the old weights, the beads automatically compensate. The beads work on centrifugal force, I believe, and distribute themselves inside the tire where they are most needed. Anyway, I do not know the exact way they work, but they certainly do and are much easier than trying to balance a tire. Simply pour them in and inflate the tire and ride off. Very smooth, nicely balanced.