Balance beads

[isis]

I think they are big in commercial truck world

That would honestly make sense if they work at all.

 

[Dustan]

I thought they were snake oil but a tire shop recommended them and said if they didn’t work they would balance for free. I can feel a little wobble at really low speed but they’re smooth at highway speeds. I would put them in again

 

[ericburney]

I use Dynabeads..they sell them at Grainger....4oz per tire....37s KO2

 

[wheelman55]

I put them in the Raptor from new. I run with two spares. I put them in all six tires. Also run the in my 12k two axle trailer. Enjoy!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01991X4AI/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

 

[mattyz99]

Just an update, installed the beads and my ride is smooth again, can’t say they’ll work for everyone, but so far I’ve put 40 miles on them and they work for me

 

[Pacific Wheel]

I use Dynabeads..they sell them at Grainger....4oz per tire....37s KO2

The weight to use is the only inconsistency I've seen. It seems like the recommendations all are all over the place. Some say as many as 8oz for a 35" tire and you have better results with a 4oz in a 37" which is good info to have on here.

We did have a customer follow a guideline that came with the beads he bought online and the truck shook like crazy. Sadly they were beadlocks and a pain to change but after taking out 3/4 of the recommended amount all was good. Never a problem since.

I recommend them but sometimes they make take some fine tuning. Not always a one size fits all.

 

[Oldfart]

I recommend them but sometimes they make take some fine tuning. Not always a one size fits all.

It sounds like you have done some experimentation with the beads I posted a photo of.

 

[Pacific Wheel]

Justin, it sounds like you have done some experimentation with the beads I posted a photo of.

Just don't remove too many too fast or you might end up with a different issue lol

 

[Oldfart]

Just don't remove too many too fast or you might end up with a different issue lol

Very true!! It may also destroy your balance for a while.

 

[costnsg]

Very true!! It may also destroy your balance for a while.

Old fart you are cracking me up.