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Should I balance my slicks??? #295144
04/21/09 01:20 PM 04/21/09 01:20 PM
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The old timers at the track say it is not necessary because when the tire distorts at speed that the balance weights will not keep the tire balanced? I still have them balanced but it got me to thinking

Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: mikemotorhead] #295145
04/21/09 01:26 PM 04/21/09 01:26 PM
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Alexandria, VA
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my dad told me the same thing, he never balanced them. im going to try it, if it feels terrible, ill balance them...
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: SealockRacing] #295146
04/21/09 01:28 PM 04/21/09 01:28 PM
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No need...I have them balanced when I have new slicks mounted because it's included but after a few races the wheel weights are gone.
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: mikemotorhead] #295147
04/21/09 01:37 PM 04/21/09 01:37 PM
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The old timers at the track say it is not necessary because when the tire distorts at speed that the balance weights will not keep the tire balanced? I still have them balanced but it got me to thinking



I've been through at least 10 pair of slicks that we mounted and have never balanced them. We would mount them right in our pits(beadlocks) and then go run 260 MPH without any trouble. No they don't need to be balanced, I'm sure. I'm talking racing slicks only.
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: Dave64] #295148
04/21/09 01:41 PM 04/21/09 01:41 PM
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Is one better than the other?
Well I've never heard someone say that something unbalanced works better than balanced. If nothing else, you get more even tread wear, and save your shocks from having to do unnecessary work. I do my own, but if I couldn't , I'd still pay the few bucks.
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: RemCharger] #295149
04/21/09 01:45 PM 04/21/09 01:45 PM
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Is one better than the other?
Well I've never heard someone say that something unbalanced works better than balanced. If nothing else, you get more even tread wear, and save your shocks from having to do unnecessary work. I do my own, but if I couldn't , I'd still pay the few bucks.



have you ever tried to balance something round then D shape it.? the tire is not round going down the track, so how does balancing it help anything?
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: mikemotorhead] #295150
04/21/09 01:52 PM 04/21/09 01:52 PM
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I will continue to balance mine.... if you ever seen
one really out of balance the car can jump off the
track.... the pros do it for a reason
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: Quicktree] #295151
04/21/09 02:05 PM 04/21/09 02:05 PM
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Is one better than the other?
Well I've never heard someone say that something unbalanced works better than balanced. If nothing else, you get more even tread wear, and save your shocks from having to do unnecessary work. I do my own, but if I couldn't , I'd still pay the few bucks.



have you ever tried to balance something round then D shape it.? the tire is not round going down the track, so how does balancing it help anything?

Couple of reasons. Just unbalanced turns into really unbalanced. But balanced turns into a bit un balanced. Also, If your rims are out, they do not go d shaped.
Kind of a "lemons, make lemonade" deal.

Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #295152
04/21/09 02:05 PM 04/21/09 02:05 PM
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Some of them are so far out.What can it hurt,for the little bit of time and small cost why not? Generally if there is a [problem with a slick, you will find it while balancing.I would rather learn about it on the balance machine then down track.

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Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: RemCharger] #295153
04/21/09 02:06 PM 04/21/09 02:06 PM
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Is one better than the other?
Well I've never heard someone say that something unbalanced works better than balanced. If nothing else, you get more even tread wear, and save your shocks from having to do unnecessary work. I do my own, but if I couldn't , I'd still pay the few bucks.



have you ever tried to balance something round then D shape it.? the tire is not round going down the track, so how does balancing it help anything?

Couple of reasons. Just unbalanced turns into really unbalanced. But balanced turns into a bit un balanced. Also, If your rims are out, they do not go d shaped.
Kind of a "lemons, make lemonade" deal.



I understand, I have done it both ways and couldn't tell the difference. key is getting a good set of slicks.
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: Quicktree] #295154
04/21/09 02:16 PM 04/21/09 02:16 PM
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while I've only used DOT style slicks I balance mine mainly because I drive to the track and home on them. But Even if I didn't I'd probably go w/ balanced. I've never thrown the weights either but then again, my fasted car only went 12.0's w/ a 1.65 60 foot.
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: Quicktree] #295155
04/21/09 02:24 PM 04/21/09 02:24 PM
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I understand, I have done it both ways and couldn't tell the difference. key is getting a good set of slicks.



Oh yea, we would measure roll out after mounting. If there weren't matched, back they went to GY or Hooiser. Once you know your rims are good, your good. IMO
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: Mr.Yuck] #295156
04/21/09 02:24 PM 04/21/09 02:24 PM
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I have never balanced my rear tires,and have street driven and raced it with zero issues over the years,Hoosier qtp's

I have always ran tubes, dont know if that makes any difference.

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Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: Quicktree] #295157
04/21/09 02:24 PM 04/21/09 02:24 PM
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I understand, I have done it both ways and couldn't tell the difference. key is getting a good set of slicks.



You can sure tell if they are un-balanced in the shut
down
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: B G Racing] #295158
04/21/09 02:27 PM 04/21/09 02:27 PM
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What can it hurt,



I never liked the stick on weights(beadlocks) When they come off it could hurt someone or something.

Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: Challenger 1] #295159
04/21/09 02:32 PM 04/21/09 02:32 PM
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What can it hurt,



I never liked the stick on weights(beadlocks) When they come off it could hurt someone or something.



Mine are on the inside of the rim and tape over the
weights.... never had one come off
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #295160
04/21/09 04:22 PM 04/21/09 04:22 PM
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This topic came up a few years ago and I was called an idiot when I said I did not balance my slicks. The first burnout and that tire is unbalanced. Therefore, don't bother balancing. But what do I know, I've been in the tire business for 15 years

Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: mikemotorhead] #295161
04/21/09 04:47 PM 04/21/09 04:47 PM
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Ran them both ways. Did have a set of radial slicks that I made like 2 passes with unbalanced and found out pretty quick they needed it. Don't know if it's just because they were radials or not. I use stick on weights with duct tape over them. Never had any come off either.
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: SnakeEisz67] #295162
04/21/09 05:45 PM 04/21/09 05:45 PM
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I balance! Had enough shakey rides before I did. None since.
Re: Should I balance my slicks??? [Re: mikemotorhead] #295163
04/21/09 05:50 PM 04/21/09 05:50 PM
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I had a set of slicks that shook so hard at the 1000 foot that I couldn't see out of my eye glasses. A quickie bubble balance job is all it took to correct.

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