Would "dice" valve caps throw off wheel balance?

**ancosta** · 05-09-07, 09:24 AM

Not that I would ever do this, but someone asked me if putting on some of those pseudo-dice valve stem caps affect the ride/handling of their bike. I didn't think so, but at the same time I was curious. Any ideas?

**Dangerz0ne** · 05-09-07, 09:53 AM

depends on what they are showing. if it's 7 out, craps etc.

**ZX-12R** · 05-09-07, 10:25 AM

If the caps were on when the wheel was balanced then it would be accounted for. If not, there is a good chance the balance will be off. How much off is the question. If he puts them on and doesn't notice a difference, he is all set otherwise the wheel may need to be rebalanced.

**Paul_E_D** · 05-09-07, 10:40 AM

I'm rockin the dice...

**ancosta** · 05-09-07, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Paul_E_D

I'm rockin the dice...

Cool - and you see no problem with them? Did you have them on when the wheels were balanced?

**keeena** · 05-09-07, 10:56 AM

Who would want this on their valve stems?

**Paul_E_D** · 05-09-07, 11:23 AM

Their on my Mtn bike! But I'd throw em on my streetbike without worrying about baance. I've never had a wheel balance prob on a bike, and I lost weights plenty of times. THe dice are plastic and pretty light...

**JeffL** · 05-09-07, 07:10 PM

So technically speaking, while riding, you are "rolling the dice"?

**Dangerz0ne** · 05-09-07, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by keeena

Who would want this on their valve stems?

hahahahaha classic.

**Josephd14** · 05-09-07, 09:16 PM

I like the 8-Ballz myself

Would "dice" valve caps throw off wheel balance?

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