How important is balancing the rear tire?

[Mazo EMS2]

I had a car tire mounted by the local tire guy this weekend, and of course he didn't have a way to balance it. There are a half dozen weights on the wheel, it seems to ride fine, but maybe just a bit more wiggle in the bars. Thought about taking those weights off...

Thoughts?

 

[happyspyder2039]

Ride on auto formula is what i use in all 3 tires

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I had a car tire mounted by the local tire guy this weekend, and of course he didn't have a way to balance it. There are a half dozen weights on the wheel, it seems to ride fine, but maybe just a bit more wiggle in the bars. Thought about taking those weights off...

Thoughts?

At my first REAR tire change ( to an Auto ) I went to a Mtc. shop and had it balanced ...... the next one and the 6 after it I didn't..... frankly I couldn't tell the difference ..... Front tires/wheels are different from the REAR for Spyders ..... the rear swing arm is substantial, and the wheel/tire is kept in a fixed position. .... I think Peter agree's .... If you are using a Kenda tire - - all bets are off ..... JMHO ....Mike :thumbup:

 

[2dogs]

I recently had my rear tire replaced and the tech put 28 psi in the tire. For 2 days everything vibrated from the floorboards to the windshield. :gaah: I dropped the psi to 17 cold and it ran up to 21 hot. All the vibration went away. :thumbup: :dontknow:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I recently had my rear tire replaced and the tech put 28 psi in the tire. For 2 days everything vibrated from the floorboards to the windshield. :gaah: I dropped the psi to 17 cold and it ran up to 21 hot. All the vibration went away. :thumbup: :dontknow:

17 to 21 ....this is normal & the PSI's peter and I reco0mmend account for this rise ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bfromla]

If was same brand tire as before & tech was skill - may have lined up as previous tire & balance the same. **MAYBE**.:dontknow: Something to do with color dots on edge of tires. Apparently helps when swapping same brand (production process)

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?107395-fomoza-tire-yellow-dot

 

[canamjhb]

If the weights were for your previous tire, I'd remove them. There is zero chance they are doing you any good. Good luck..... Jim

 

[tibadoe]

Pop some balance beads in the tire. Easy to do.