Tire shopping

[TomC]

When buying new tires, be sure to check first that the tire shop has a tire balancing machine for the big tires. Get ALL tires spun balanced first, then Centramatics are good to run. Most important-run the tire pressure for your weight and tire size. Weigh the front axle and rear axle separately. Then use the manufacturers tire inflation table to run the proper tire pressure. Don't EVER run the maximum that is listed on the side of the tire-all you'll get is a bus that rides like a fork lift.

[luvrbus]

The Centramatics are the ideal tool for balancing the crapo aftermarket brake drums you buy today,they keep the out of balance from transmitting to the tire,I always heard a once of weight would transmit to from 5 to 8 lbs on a tire and wrote it off as bs thanks Jim for the info lol I guess that is why tires blow out where the weight is.Spin balance is good with the tire mounted on the vehicle I don't care much for it with the tire and wheel off the vehicle .My tires have the Bendix TPMS inside the tires and they had to break the tire down a few time to get the balance right     

[windtrader]

New tires on. Richard quipped about not being on the floor while tires being changed. I saw too much, mostly bad. First, the guys got under the bus with a couple jacks and no blocking or chocks. I really feared for the guy under there.


New tires went on fine and spin balanced very nicely. Getting the nuts back onto a few of the sort of crusty studs made me cringe. A couple on one side were really tight and that impact wrench was working pretty hard to get them even tight. The guys there basically admitted new studs would be a really good idea next time.


I had them check the drives and they said they looked fine. Still, will swap them within the coming months.


Once back on the road, all similes.