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09-07-2013, 03:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #12724
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Balancing beads vs fluid
I just ordered Dana Balancing Beads for my RV. Never used them and not sure how they work but work they do. My son has 40' diesel pusher and when he had new tires installed they used the beads and his runs 75 MPH smooth. On Myrvtalk forum everyone sings praise for KTB balancing fluid.
I know a lot of tire manufactures void any warrantee if used. I know that a lot of over the road trucks use the beads.
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Paul Northport,AL W4XH
2013 358 RLT Mountaineer
2008 Silverado Duramax
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09-07-2013, 06:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
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I've used Dyna bead in my motorcycle for years, not sure how good they are for trailer, but would suspect they would also work there.
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09-07-2013, 04:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lykens
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #11842
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I just spun balanced my tires when I put them on last year. Got 6K miles on them now with no cupping or feathering. I used the balancing beads in the steering axle tires on a previous class A Motorhome I owned. The beads did take out a shimmy I could feel through the steering wheel. Not sure if it is necessary on a trailer.
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09-11-2013, 06:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #13157
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I used the beads in my diesel pusher. Front axle only. Perfect for over 20K miles.
When I put on the Duravis 250 I was brain dead and just had them spun balanced. Probably should have used beads. I had to order them for my M/H. No one had bags that small. Only for huge tires like on 18 wheelers.
Jim
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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09-11-2013, 10:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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I had a blow out on my motor home. Micheline voided the warranty because of the beads
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09-11-2013, 02:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #12724
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by K0LCB
I had a blow out on my motor home. Micheline voided the warranty because of the beads
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Yep, that is one of the down sides of the beads. Doesn't make sense they will cover a tire that hasn't been balanced but will not cover one with balancing beads.
I know they work as my son's 40' diesel pusher has nothing but beads in all 6 tires and it is smooth as any balancing.
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Paul Northport,AL W4XH
2013 358 RLT Mountaineer
2008 Silverado Duramax
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09-11-2013, 06:22 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Talked to my nephew today about balancing bead. He owns a tire shop and also three 18 wheelers that haul grain. He is using the bead in his trucks and said they work great. Never has to balance any tire on his trucks and recommends the beads to his customers at the tire shop also.
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09-12-2013, 04:12 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Denver
Posts: 409
M.O.C. #7616
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I had a blow out on my motor home. Micheline voided the warranty because of the beads.
Companies look for an eccuse to not cover the warrenty.
Jay D.
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09-24-2013, 08:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Wylie
Posts: 532
M.O.C. #9139
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I use the beads on the truck and have not had a single problem.
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09-28-2013, 04:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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How much do these beads cost?
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09-29-2013, 03:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Crawfordville
Posts: 146
M.O.C. #4328
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I purchased mine from this site. They do appear to work. I have them in the RV and TV tires.
http://www.innovativebalancing.com/index.php
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10-08-2013, 08:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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This question was raised to the Tredit rep at this year's rally. I don't remember his reply verbatim, but he did say manufacturers do not recommend them due to concerns of extra generated heat and wear to the inside of the tire. There was also discussion about hub-centric vs lug-centric (the wheels on our Montanas) balancing. Apparently very few places are able to balance lug-centric tires and wheels.
Don't shoot the messenger.
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10-09-2013, 05:48 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Baton Rouge
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M.O.C. #11342
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10-09-2013, 07:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
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M.O.C. #7500
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