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Any way to tell if there are balance beads in a tire?

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by circle h, Jul 15, 2021.

  1. Jul 15, 2021 #1
    circle h

    circle h Light Load Member

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    The title says it all. I had a violent vibration in the right front. I went to the goodyear store and replaced the tire. My tire guy laughed and asked where the wet balance beads came from. The truck is new to me. Now I am wondering if all the tires have them. So is there any way to know without breaking them down? Thanks
     
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  3. Jul 15, 2021 #2
    Roberts450

    Roberts450 Road Train Member

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    Ive had a tire tech listen to the tire while they spun it slowly with it on the truck when jacked up but never tried that trick myself.
     
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  4. Jul 15, 2021 #3
    circle h

    circle h Light Load Member

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    Thanks, I'll give it a try.
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2021 #4
    201

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    Balance beads, from my recollection, are in a separate ring that's installed under the wheel. I don't think they are supposed to actually be in the tire.
     
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  7. Jul 16, 2021 #5
    skallagrime

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    Youre thinking the centramatic ring, there are balance beads that go directly in tires, theyre my personal preference, but cant have moistire in the tire, a leak and constantly airing it up in a humid climate is a good way towards ops issue
     
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  8. Jul 16, 2021 #6
    Bakerman

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    When they put the balance beads in, they are supposed to put the valve cap on that has a red top on it so that you know.
     
    Bakerman, Jul 16, 2021
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