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Post by Jackrabbit on Oct 29, 2015 11:23:27 GMT -6
got 4 st 205/75/15 radial tires I got to mount somehow this weekend. I have couple tire places around the corner just have not ask them how much yet. Do they even have to be balanced on the trailer? Also wonder if I would just be better off tring to mount them myself or buy the tire monger harbor freight has for $40 . My time is limited this weekend cause got to mount some lights on Oscar and get stuff ready for fall crawl. So just curious what my best option might be and most of all if they have to be balanced.
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Post by gregr on Oct 29, 2015 12:07:57 GMT -6
It'll probably tow a little better if they're balanced and you may get a few extra miles out of them along with less wear on the hub bearings, but it just really depends on how far out of balance they end up being.
I know a lot of people that haven't balanced their trailer tires and have never had any problems, not even a blowout. So its just up to you on if you want to spend the money or not.
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Post by Greg on Oct 29, 2015 12:09:59 GMT -6
They're easier to mount with a couple of tire irons than the HF manual tire machine. I don't ever balance mine, never had an issue.
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Post by BEN on Oct 29, 2015 13:57:47 GMT -6
Pulls better unloaded if its balanced. I say do it.
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Post by Jackrabbit on Oct 29, 2015 15:03:18 GMT -6
Pulls better unloaded if its balanced. I say do it. Won't not expect any other answer from a Firestone man .lol |
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Post by James on Oct 29, 2015 15:05:39 GMT -6
I balance mine.
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Post by BEN on Oct 29, 2015 16:08:02 GMT -6
Pulls better unloaded if its balanced. I say do it. Won't not expect any other answer from a Firestone man .lol Never said come see me. I balance mine personally |
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Post by Jackrabbit on Oct 29, 2015 16:16:28 GMT -6
Won't not expect any other answer from a Firestone man .lol Never said come see me. I balance mine personally How much there to mount and balance? And are you there sat? |
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Post by BEN on Oct 29, 2015 16:26:11 GMT -6
Yeah I'll be here Sat. Mount and Balance for you..... $35 plus tax for 4
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Post by mike on Oct 29, 2015 16:46:46 GMT -6
I always balance mine. The reason is the same as on your car, you get better mileage out of the tires and the trailer pulls smoother. I know a lot of people that would never do it tho. Seems to be a matter of personal preference.
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Post by Jackrabbit on Oct 29, 2015 17:13:26 GMT -6
Yeah I'll be here Sat. Mount and Balance for you..... $35 plus tax for 4 Ok I'll come see you then sat. |
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Post by Jackrabbit on Oct 29, 2015 17:16:36 GMT -6
Oh yeah which Firestone and what time are you there?
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Post by BEN on Oct 29, 2015 18:11:44 GMT -6
Oh yeah which Firestone and what time are you there? 7-4. Whitten and I40 |
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