Wheel Balancing question
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Racer
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Wheel Balancing question
I know this is posted in the Tech forum as well, but I am trying to get some feedback quick. Thanks.
I am getting ready to have new tires put on my '05 Convertible and I have had corvette owners mention to me that when having tires/wheels put on my C6 I need to have a Hunter Roadforce Balancer used. I went to the dealer today and the service tech I spoke to, although helpful, didn't really seem to know that much about it.
Can anyone offer me some insight? Does this machine offer that much of a difference versus one at my local Merchants (Hunter DSP9500) ?
The Merchants "accidentally" received the tires I inquired about (and I do believe the gentleman is being truthful about that), but they don't have the HRFB that I am inquiring about. So the worst case scenario i that I buy the tires from Merchants and carry them across the street (literally) to the dealer for the work. I just want to make sure its necessary before making a mountain out of a molehill.
Thanks, Mike
I am getting ready to have new tires put on my '05 Convertible and I have had corvette owners mention to me that when having tires/wheels put on my C6 I need to have a Hunter Roadforce Balancer used. I went to the dealer today and the service tech I spoke to, although helpful, didn't really seem to know that much about it.
Can anyone offer me some insight? Does this machine offer that much of a difference versus one at my local Merchants (Hunter DSP9500) ?
The Merchants "accidentally" received the tires I inquired about (and I do believe the gentleman is being truthful about that), but they don't have the HRFB that I am inquiring about. So the worst case scenario i that I buy the tires from Merchants and carry them across the street (literally) to the dealer for the work. I just want to make sure its necessary before making a mountain out of a molehill.
Thanks, Mike
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There is nothing wrong with conventional balancing. The RF balancing is more accurate. It simulates the tire on the road surface while the wheel is spinning. At very high speeds it could make a difference.
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Welll, I don't completely disagree with c6 above, but if you're going to pay for it, you may as well get it done right the first time. There is a site for finding places that do have the Hunter machine. I'll look it up and post it.
Upper right hand corner: find a shop. Suggestion: for your area, compare this list of places with tirerack's suggested list of places (products and services listed) and then you can even see the charges per wheel!
http://www.gsp9700.com/
Upper right hand corner: find a shop. Suggestion: for your area, compare this list of places with tirerack's suggested list of places (products and services listed) and then you can even see the charges per wheel!
http://www.gsp9700.com/
Last edited by AORoads; Feb 19, 2010 at 02:08 PM.
