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11-07-2017, 03:07 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Loogootee
Posts: 81
M.O.C. #9197
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Balance tires?
Should you have your trailer tires balanced. My dealer seems to think it is not necessary. Your opinions are welcome. Thanks
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11-07-2017, 03:29 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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When I replace the originals I have them balanced, but I've never had it done on the original set.
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11-07-2017, 03:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 505
M.O.C. #14162
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Agree with DQDick.
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Steve & Sheryl Engels
2018 Montana 3790RD
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11-07-2017, 04:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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I had them balance the new ones when they were put they are no different then car or truck tires besides I want my 5er to ride smooth to they need all the help they can get.
Bob & Carol
Tacoma WA
2017 352RL 2008 Dodge 3500 DRW crew cab 4x4 6.7L
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11-07-2017, 04:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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I balance my tires on my all my vehicles. I don’t ride in my camper but without the tires being balanced they are still vibrating and shaking it. Not good for the suspension or the rest of the camper.
Lynwood
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11-07-2017, 04:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: West Melbourne
Posts: 310
M.O.C. #18980
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When I bought the Sailuns my dealer also said that balancing is not necessary for trailer tires. I did not balance at that time but I did order Centramatic balances and installing this weekend.
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Butch and Kathy
2016 3160RL Legacy, Sailun S637, Centramatic Balancers, 2-T105s, Amish Refrigeration, ARPrv, SoftStartRV, FlexArmor roof
2016 F350 6.7L SRW
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11-07-2017, 05:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We do.
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11-07-2017, 05:16 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Brookings
Posts: 313
M.O.C. #18275
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Have balanced all my trailer and 5th wheel tires.
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11-07-2017, 05:20 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: North Bay Area
Posts: 351
M.O.C. #19469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Butchy
When I bought the Sailuns my dealer also said that balancing is not necessary for trailer tires. I did not balance at that time but I did order Centramatic balances and installing this weekend.
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Big-O balanced my Sailuns?? And yes anytime you put new tires on they should be balanced.
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2004 2955RL 2nd owners 400 watt solar, 2000 inverter/charger 4-6volt golf cart battery's & a champion 3400 remote start dual fuel genny
2000 F-350 swd crew cab long bed 7.3 power stroke transflow 77 gal fuel tank.  
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11-07-2017, 05:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Willow Spring, NC
Posts: 992
M.O.C. #13909
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TrailerTiresandWheels balanced mine using the correct Lug method and not hub method without me having to point it out.
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Jim & Martha Abernathy
2014 Montana 3402RL Level UP, Sailun S637's, TST 507, 500W solar
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie® 4x2 diesel dually crew-cab 3.73 axle, Reese R20
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11-07-2017, 07:14 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: ALAMEDA
Posts: 227
M.O.C. #20448
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I balance all my tires and fill with nitrogen. Probably not necessary but WTH it is not that much money and it gives me peace of mind (priceless).
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2017 Montana High Country 310RE
2017 Ram 2500 Diesel, 4 wd crew cab, slr, pulrite super glide, short bed, 2 ea 100 Ah LiFePO4 12 volt Deep Cycle Battery
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11-08-2017, 04:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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Balance, always.
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11-08-2017, 07:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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I fill my tires with 78% nitrogen, cheaper than 100%.
Lynwood
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11-08-2017, 09:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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I always balance all tires, rig and TV. Hub centric on the TV and lug centric on the rig.
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11-08-2017, 09:54 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Flint
Posts: 480
M.O.C. #11318
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Bought Goodyear G614's last year and had them balanced. Like others suggested, use lug centric balancing. Unfortunately not all shops have that option available.
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11-08-2017, 11:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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When I had my Saiun's put on I had them balanced but the tire dealer said it wasn't necessary and that I was the first person to ask for it.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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11-08-2017, 12:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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11-08-2017, 01:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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Great video. Thanks for sharing.
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11-08-2017, 02:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Yes, always balance
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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11-08-2017, 02:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SWFL
Posts: 964
M.O.C. #17801
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If you've ever seen a wheel hopping up and down while traveling down the highway it seems prudent to balance, IMHO.
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2016 Montana 3711FL
2005 Ford F350, 6.0 diesel, short bed
Demco Hitchiker Auto Slide hitch
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