I want to use balance beads in my new G614 tires but I do not know which beads to use or where to get them installed. The dynabeads supplier in NY says that I need the larger beads for an RV and they will not go through the valve stem and should be installed by someone experienced with them so as to not get the sealant gunk inside the tire and stick to beads.Which beads are you using by brand and size and how were they installed? If I need an experienced installer, do you know of one near Houston, Tx. ?

I don't use any. The old fashioned method of balancing with weights has always worked for me just like it has for millions of others. If the balance beads were so good why don't they use that method on new cars and trucks? It's certainly less labor intensive. All you need to do is remove the vale core, pour them in, replace the valve core and re=inflate the tire. Doesn't sound like you need to know much more than that to try them...I would never allow any sealant gunk inside my tires if that's what they want to use. Ask any tire shop about how it makes it impossible to repair a flat...B.O.

My local truck tire shop had these when I went for themMagnum Balancethe each bag comes with a new valve stem & cap too!I am located northwest of Austin.their seller lookup by state is hereseller lookup

We use them on all of our RV tires. We get them from the Peterbilt dealer near by. They use them on of their Semi Truck tires.Oh Yeah-the bags look just like the picture above

I've tried them on a fleet at work. I think they are worthless, at best they just roll around in there and maybe plug up your valve stem check valve.At worst they get wet and stick together all on one side.Just spin balance them.

I have had them in my H114 tires and removed them. The reason...the tires went flat due to fowling of the valve stems. Not worth the hassle to me. Just my .02.SkeetShooter

Which balance beads where to get installed near Houston, TX

Pete_k
Explorer
Dec 25, 2014
I use the Premium airsoft beads. Been using them for around 5 years. Before that used the powder from Rickson tires.
ol_Bombero-JC
Explorer
Nov 12, 2014
crewstx wrote:
I want to use balance beads in my new G614 tires but I do not know which beads to use or where to get them installed. The dynabeads supplier in NY says that I need the larger beads for an RV and they will not go through the valve stem and should be installed by someone experienced with them so as to not get the sealant gunk inside the tire and stick to beads.

Which beads are you using by brand and size and how were they installed? If I need an experienced installer, do you know of one near Houston, Tx. ?

Research -
Centramatics (located in TX)
and
Balance Masters (CA)

You can find info (at least for Centramatics) on YouTube.

Nothing *inside* the tire/s.

Remove all external weights. None needed.
(No *internal* beads or powder)

Many big rigs run Centramatics - I tried them, but they didn't leave enough thread exposed (in my opinion) for the lug nuts.
Returned them - no problem.

Went to Balance Masters.

Very Satisfied - Excellent product!..:C

YMMV

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Oaklevel
Explorer
Nov 11, 2014
Halmfamily wrote:
What are balance beads. Never heard of them.

X2 Never heard of them & sounds like they are worthless. I have 5 Trailers, one truck & 5 cars. Another gemick to get your hard earned $.
sdetweil
Explorer
Nov 11, 2014
Luke Porter wrote:
My experience is my truck was never as smooth after installing beads.

sorry, don't quite sure I understand what you said.

better or worse after installing beads?
Luke_Porter
Explorer
Nov 11, 2014
My experience is my truck was never as smooth after installing beads.
sdetweil
Explorer
Nov 11, 2014
artguys wrote:
dezl_r has it right...come down here to Kemah so I can look you in the eye and again on this site , and this is for everyone, never allow anything to be put inside your tires. The liners in the modern day tires are not as robust as they once were. And for that matter even when they were more robust it shouldn't have been done.

ok.. Next time I'm over that way, I'll send you a note.
But we are allowed to disagree, and still respect each others opinion.
The OP asked where, and someone asked what.. so I gave the data that I personally have, and shared my experience.
I carry an extra bag of beads in the truck in case I need to get a tire changed someplace.
sdetweil
Explorer
Nov 11, 2014
Halmfamily wrote:

Thanks for the great explanation. Sounds interesting and would be great to see them work in real time. Happy camping.

really nothing to 'see'. you could drive next to my dually and FW
but you couldn't tell I was using them.

but drive the truck down the road and its amazing the smooth feel.

I finally tried this after trying to resolve a shimmy on my 08 dually,
and having multiple places balance the tires, including road force.
Best $50 I ever spent. after wasting a couple hundred on static balancing.
abc40kids
Explorer
Nov 11, 2014
I've seen the beads work great and then on the other hand be a nightmare! Use what's reccomended for your size and they do make special cores for your valve stem to prevent them from sticking.
Halmfamily
Explorer
Nov 11, 2014
sdetweil wrote:
Halmfamily wrote:
What are balance beads. Never heard of them.

glass/ceramic/... beads (small round balls, from power sized to golf balls) there are even metal tubes mounted on the outside of the tire/wheel with weights that move around (like little lead shot balls)
great youtube here balance ring demonstration
bead demo

they ARE the weights and and will move to where they are needed due to centrifugal force. and some mud to one size of the wheel, the beads move to the other side. balancing the weight.. the mud wears off, they spread back out again, all naturally and realtime.

bigrigs use them all the time, hard to balance those big monster tires.
the beds also account for all the rotating mass not just the tire and wheel.

the finer power type have a tendency to get caught in the valve stem and keep the valve from closing. they can also get wet (poor air fill water filter), and clump..

these bigger ones do not clump. and do not stick in the valve stem cause they are bigger than the stem opening.

less bounce means less heat, less heat means less wear, less wear means longer life, and more comfortable ride.

Thanks for the great explanation. Sounds interesting and would be great to see them work in real time. Happy camping.
artguys
Explorer
Nov 11, 2014
dezl_r has it right...come down here to Kemah so I can look you in the eye and again on this site , and this is for everyone, never allow anything to be put inside your tires. The liners in the modern day tires are not as robust as they once were. And for that matter even when they were more robust it shouldn't have been done.