Tire Balancing Beads

[abfisher1798]

My MTVR sat in Yermo for God knows how long on flat tires. They’re holding air just fine, but are annoyingly out of balance. A couple even have minor rot showing on the sidewall, the part that used to be flat in the dirt.
It’s a shame because the treads are in great shape. I think it’ll be fine to run them until they fail.
In the meantime, has anyone with a similar issue tried using ceramic tire balancing beads for mitigation? I’ve seen them used a lot for new installs. I wonder if they could help with older tires.
Thanks!

 

[Elijah95]

Some folks have reported success with them, I myself run 50/50 antifreeze in my tires. Before I get blasted by nay-sayers preaching that it will not work with the CTIS in our trucks, I have over 3,000 miles so far with it frequently deflating and reinflating going offroad and back on road. I have checked my bearings and oil repeatedly, as well as wheel-valve corrosion and so far, no negative effects besides when at highway speed when the tires get hot and purge some air it will purge some of the coolant from the tire and through the vent stack located on the rear step deck behind the cab. A slight mist, but that’s after long drives on hot roads usually.

Otherwise, my tires run cooler now, and the hobble-wobble is noticeably better using a vibration meter to measure it.

*Edit: my reference to nay-sayers is in conjunction to where I initially read the thread by NelsonStudios

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[Stan]

Another option https://www.centramatic.com/. I have them on my F350.

 

[simp5782]

Another option https://www.centramatic.com/. I have them on my F350.

They aren't made for the planetary hub pilot type pattern

 

[JonM934]

I have used the balancing beads in a lot motorcycle tires. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. I do not know why. The beads are expensive and you would need a lot for each tire, maybe $100 worth. Also, the beads do create dust inside the tires as they eat away the inside.

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[abfisher1798]

Some folks have reported success with them, I myself run 50/50 antifreeze in my tires. Before I get blasted by nay-sayers preaching that it will not work with the CTIS in our trucks, I have over 3,000 miles so far with it frequently deflating and reinflating going offroad and back on road. I have checked my bearings and oil repeatedly, as well as wheel-valve corrosion and so far, no negative effects besides when at highway speed when the tires get hot and purge some air it will purge some of the coolant from the tire and through the vent stack located on the rear step deck behind the cab. A slight mist, but that’s after long drives on hot roads usually.

Otherwise, my tires run cooler now, and the hobble-wobble is noticeably better using a vibration meter to measure it.

*Edit: my reference to nay-sayers is in conjunction to where I initially read the thread by NelsonStudios

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How much antifreeze do you run in your tires?

 

[frank8003]

A cubic foot of 50/50 or plain drinkin water is still 64 pounds.
This is a very old tractor tire remedy.
Helps to add weight and those tires have tubes inside.

What is your plan?

Anywho a 50/50 mix of drinkin warter and "normal" antifreeze is the best
one can do to stop mixture from feezing, no matter the temperature.

 

[Lothar]

I used airsoft pellets in a couple sets of tires on a truck with 37s. They worked well through the lives of both sets.

 

[Elijah95]

How much antifreeze do you run in your tires?

I run about 1/2 gallon per tire, some say use more


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[simp5782]

Beads and pellets are not recommended for use with ctis systems.

Antifreeze is generally 1 gallon for tires 46in and taller.

There is AME and esco balancer

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[abfisher1798]

We run all our tractors with straight water in the tires to increase the weight. I never considered how that could improve balance, though they typically don’t exceed 30mph on the road.
We don’t use antifreeze since freezing is not an issue here. I’m thinking I could do the same with the MTVR.