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Originally Posted by ShakyDog
You add a predetermined amount of balls that weigh X amount of grams based on tire size. Then the balls roll around in the tire and self balance. Just wondering is anyone had experience with them.
Steve
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I've tried them in the tires in my Tacoma pickup. The theory that they distribute themselves to balance the tire is true, BUT every time you stop they fall to the lowest point and have to redistribute themselves again. Out on the highway they're great, but around town every time you stop and start you transition through a very out of balance condition until they redistribute themselves again. If you had a vehicle that spent most of it's life on the interstate they'd be worth it but if you have a mix they're a PITA.
When you decide you're tired of them you have to demount the tire to get them all back out again. I told the guy that did mine they were in there and until he popped the bead on the first tire and they rolled out all over the shop I don't think he grasped the concept........ or the quantity.
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Originally Posted by inTgr8r
How much weight does it add?
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The Tacoma tires are 275/75 x 16 and the recommended amount of Dynabeads is 6 ounces.