Centramatic Wheel Balancers

[jwintersteller]

Has anyone here had any experience with these Centramatic balancers? I was thinking they would be a good idea for our big tires. They were developed for big rigs. Any opinions?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ullnFQD4F1I

http://centramatic.com/Page.aspx?page=Balancers

Thanks,
John

[carringb]

I had them. I don't anymore.

They worked most of the time. But hitting a rough section on the highway would knock thinks out of balance, and it could take a minute or two for it to get back into balance. Now, I just make sure my tires are done a dynamic balancer, like RoadForce.

[shellback]

Also they may prevent use of the Hi-Lift accessory " Lift Mate " by blocking the necessary holes
in the rim. Sure does on mine.
Philip

[jwintersteller]

Thanks guys, all good points that make perfect sense. I wouldn't have thought of either of those issues. And Philip, how did you know I have the Hi-Lift Lift Mates?
Thank again for your input .
John

[SheepShagger]

18 wheelers use a similar thing. They work fine for that application, but I remember reading that there is a limit to the speed the wheel can rotate at for them to work, as passed that limit they just follow the wheel round. I think it was something like 70mph, although I'm sure it will depend on the wheel diameter.