BB's in Tires

Nope. I just let the tire guys hang weights on the edge of the rim. This seems to work pretty well, and it is all part of the installation charge.

But how do you know how many bb's to put in? KH

Good one ... lemme know how it works out ... :-)

This sounds like a good way to induce a tire vibration. Don't do that.

Jerry

I wonder if JC Whitney still sells those shot-filled rings that mount behind the wheel?

It's a really bad idea.

BTW, for those who never flush their brake fluid, it's a good idea to get tires re-balanced every 10,000 miles or so.

To clarify, I truly thought the BBs in the tire post was a joke ...

So are rocks in hubcaps! :^)

I saw the ads for the JC Whitney rings a long time ago........I would think that centrifugal force would force the BB's to find their resting spot after reaching a specific speed & have nothing to do with the balance or lack thereof.

I've spent plenty of hours researching everything under the sun to get my TJ to hit 500,000 miles (I'm in Baghdad right now, it's a good way to unwind). With luck I'll at least get close. Here's a link I found to centrifugal wheel balancers. They're used extensively for fleet vehicles to maximize tire wear and keep things running smoothly. I run MTR's and though they're worth every penny, I'd like to run them as long as I can because they're so expensive. Get your tires balanced, and then put these on in addition. If a rock chews your weights off, you're still in good shape if you have a thousand mile drive back home. They'll be useless to a trailered trail rig, but worth it for a daily driver. If you're worried about pretty, walk away, but if you want function - this might be what you're looking for. It even has a 30 day no questions asked money back gaurantee.

It refers to a past discussion of "brake lines overheating"/DOT 5 fluid .