dmessenger
New member
After purchasing a new set of OEM, front-end tires from my dealer, I opted for ceramic balancing beads rather than wheel weights. Right off, I experienced front-end vibration as if the tires were out of balance. The ceramic beads just didn't live up to the hype.
To make a long story short, I was about to remove the ceramic beads and go with the traditional method of spin-balance and wheel weights, but before doing so, I wanted to check out one more thing. I wanted to check for bent rims or out-of round tire conditions.
I found the tires to be out of round by 1/8 inch, disappointing for new equipment. I then added 3/4 ounce of wheel weights on each wheel on the side with the flattest tire surface. I did not remove the ceramic beads. I then took the Spyder for a spin, and wow, what a difference. Vibration was nil as evidenced by the image in my rear view mirror. I tried all speeds that induced the previous vibration and found none at any speed.
To make a long story short, I was about to remove the ceramic beads and go with the traditional method of spin-balance and wheel weights, but before doing so, I wanted to check out one more thing. I wanted to check for bent rims or out-of round tire conditions.
I found the tires to be out of round by 1/8 inch, disappointing for new equipment. I then added 3/4 ounce of wheel weights on each wheel on the side with the flattest tire surface. I did not remove the ceramic beads. I then took the Spyder for a spin, and wow, what a difference. Vibration was nil as evidenced by the image in my rear view mirror. I tried all speeds that induced the previous vibration and found none at any speed.
