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I have my trailer that takes 205/70-15 tires on chrysler 5 bolt rims.
I blew a tire on the way to the track last race weekend and used my spare. All my tires are old and weather cracked so I decide to replace em.
I got 3 newish tires for $30 and had em mounted ($40), even got a free rim in the deal.
The guy that mounted them did not balance them. What I am wondering is should I get them balanced?
While they are off I am repacking my bearings tonight. Would any local stores have Bearing buddies?
"I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow"
Bikes: Ducati: 748 (Track) Honda: RC31 (Race/street)/ CRF 110 Mini Moto/ Hawk Endurance Racer Kawasaki: ZXR1200R
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Anything spinning at highway speeds should be balanced.
"...i would seriously bite somebody right in the balls..." -bump909
I'd get 'em balanced. You'll usually notice an unbalanced tire more on a single axle trailer or a trailer that's really light. It's a safe bet if you're running it up the highway
As far as bearing buddies, I would say Lucky's Trailers in Bethel, but you're not exactly close to them.
IIRC, unbalanced tires also put more wear on wheel bearings over time.
Roger that. Going back after work to get em balanced.
"I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow"
Bikes: Ducati: 748 (Track) Honda: RC31 (Race/street)/ CRF 110 Mini Moto/ Hawk Endurance Racer Kawasaki: ZXR1200R
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I am gonna get new bearings and seals and keep the old ones in case of an emergency.
Wheels are balanced (another $23.50)
"I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow"
Bikes: Ducati: 748 (Track) Honda: RC31 (Race/street)/ CRF 110 Mini Moto/ Hawk Endurance Racer Kawasaki: ZXR1200R
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If it makes a differnce they are car tires on the trailer. Just a lil added insurance I suppose.
I cleaned and repacked the bearings and installed bearing buddies while I was at it. Should be good to go.
"I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow"
Bikes: Ducati: 748 (Track) Honda: RC31 (Race/street)/ CRF 110 Mini Moto/ Hawk Endurance Racer Kawasaki: ZXR1200R
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What do hope to accomplish with the bearing buddies? Don't make the mistake I did and think greasing the bearing buddies greases the bearings.
The bearing buddies do a nice job at keeping the outers greased...the inners, not so much.
Getting a seized bearing off beside the road sucks!
Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
I have been towing 2500 to 7500 lbs for years and have never had a trailer tire balanced. I've never seen one either.
"I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow"
Bikes: Ducati: 748 (Track) Honda: RC31 (Race/street)/ CRF 110 Mini Moto/ Hawk Endurance Racer Kawasaki: ZXR1200R
BOMO Instructor
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"I'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow"
Bikes: Ducati: 748 (Track) Honda: RC31 (Race/street)/ CRF 110 Mini Moto/ Hawk Endurance Racer Kawasaki: ZXR1200R
BOMO Instructor
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