Who has seen a Pro shop Balance tires/wheels?

[FinalImpact]

Anyone know if they need the axle to support the wheels during balancing process?

The reason I ask is this; I left the rear axle behind. . . I would guess not but I don't know what equipment the shop has.

Thanks!

 

[riderlak1]

No the axles arent needed.

 

[QwickFliCk]

the axle is not needed..ive seen it done..if you google static wheel balance images you'll see the metal cones on the "axle" part of the balancer will keep the rim in place

 

[ChevyFazer]

Basically they look just like this, this is one I made since I do all my own tires, and those cones keep the wheels completely vertical and centered

 

[FinalImpact]

Thanks Everyone! I was 95% certain the axles are a greater variable than the wheels but I thought I'd ask.

 

[Cali rider]

Basically they look just like this, this is one I made since I do all my own tires, and those cones keep the wheels completely vertical and centered

Very nice. Are you relying on the wheel bearings for rotation?

 

[ChevyFazer]

Thanks, and yup so far so good

 

[FinalImpact]

All done and yep, just a simple rig like that and some tape on weights. Axle and sealing rings (spacers) not needed for this hardware.

But I did get my wheels washed and they even put the tape back on I had there to keep the grime out of my seals!

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[TownsendsFJR1300]

Basically they look just like this, this is one I made since I do all my own tires, and those cones keep the wheels completely vertical and centered

I like that set up, very slick.. Think I'll have to play on the lathe today and make some tappered cones...

Also, the shop I go to has a rig with two caged roller bearing on each side and use a rod to go thru the wheel and sit atop the bearings. Its not centering the bearings but works well and still shows the heavy spot (if any). They've been balancing (with mounting) my tires for years and the tires have worn evenly without any problems..

I've double checked the balance on my current rig and they were dead on...