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ken ct.

06-30-2018 @ 9:41 PM

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I was always toldcupping was a shock problem ?? Not a balance problem. If so I would recommend a balance after that is resolved anyway. Old time tire shops used to have a machine that slid under the wheel and spun the wheel on the car and balanced by feel . ken ct. Had my 36 done that way like 20 yrs ago.

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06-30-2018 @ 1:15 PM

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hi fordv8j
thanks for your input
I am considering the beads, but use plastic or ceramic ? how many ounces did you add and what was the tires size,is
there a certain amount for a certain size tire ? a formula
I see them on E-BAY for sale
I think this is the best option, these keep on balancing as the tires wear,
also what is the best tire in you option is the best for 600-16
I have FIRESTONES WW on now, I changed these a while back , but never wrote down when I changed them,
and this are my second set, and owned the car since 1980 when it was put on the road , and think is time for a new set when I go to HERSHEY in the fall

thanks every body for their input,

estout81

06-26-2018 @ 7:24 PM

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Use balance beads. I tried them in the tires on my '51 and it runs real smooth. No weights needed.

06-25-2018 @ 4:50 PM

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This adapter from Speedway Motors may be of help to you > https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Wide-5-Wheel-Adapter-5-on-4-1-2-and-5-on-5-Inch,3444.html

Allows for your Wide 5 wheels to be balanced on most tire shop spin balancers....

This message was edited by MG on 6-25-18 @ 5:02 PM

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06-25-2018 @ 4:43 PM

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that is how I balanced mine, with a front hub, balance the hub first, use all 5 lug nuts, then spin balance

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06-25-2018 @ 4:01 PM

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I want to balance my wheels on my 1937 CABRIOLET
just replaced my king pins and notice a cupping on front tires,
everything else is tight in the Front end,
any ideas
I heard there was a V8 member selling a adapter,to balance these wide 5 wheels,
is this for spin balance or bubble balance
I have access to a modern spin wheel balance machine and used a old brake drum, but seems like it to much weight to balance
7 1/2 oz on the outside and 4 oz in the inside,
many thanks for your input regards 37RAGTOPMAN

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