Balancing Rear Tires?

[Marv_Hoag]

Getting 6 new Toyos. Last time the only tires I had balanced were the fronts. Is this what most do, or do you have all 6 balanced? Not balancing the rears saves $100.00.

[DFord]

Another vote for balancing. I recommend finding a dealer close to you that uses the Hunter Elite Road Force GSP9700 system. You can use this link to find one: https://www.hunter.com/gsp9700

I see LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER has one in Redding, CA. That "new car ride" is no accident. Most of them use this "vibration control system" on their cars before they put them up for sale. This machine can determine if your wheels and tires are even worth putting weights on. It may have the tech try turning the tire on the wheel to achieve a better match or it may say the tire has a hard or high spot and reject it.

I have no connection to Hunter Engineering but I know a good thing when I see it and don't hesitate to recommend a quality product.

[Bill_Satellite]

Marv Hoag wrote:
Getting 6 new Toyos. Last time the only tires I had balanced were the fronts. Is this what most do, or do you have all 6 balanced? Not balancing the rears saves $100.00.

Yes, balance all tires at all positions.

[scbwr]

Balance. New to motorhomes but beads are working well for tires I had put on last summer.

[MountainAir05]

Balance all with beads.

[sailor_lou]

Another vote for balance them all. I have been happy with the beads on the RV and they are not very expensive.

Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy

[PastorCharlie]

My preference would be to have them trued and balanced for the ultimate quality ride. All tire have run-outs and out of balance problems. Nothing is perfect in its mold form.

[D_E_Bishop]

My preference and practice is to use beads. Hope that's one more for balancing.

[IB853347201]

Always balance all tires when installed.

[way2roll]

I don't think any shop I've ever been to would put tires on without balancing them. I just include it as part of the price.

[discovery4us]

I always balance all tires. Usually with weights but this last set for the MH they used beads and they seem to work well.

[azdryheat]

Best joke thread of the day.

[Desert_Captain]

Marv Hoag wrote:
Getting 6 new Toyos. Last time the only tires I had balanced were the fronts. Is this what most do, or do you have all 6 balanced? Not balancing the rears saves $100.00.

And probably beats your coach to death for the next 4 or 5 years...seriously? Just to save
$100? :h

I would never put a tire on any vehicles/trailer without balancing.

As always... Opinions and YMMV.

:C