Centramatic wheel balancers installed
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Centramatic wheel balancers installed
Some time ago I posted info about the Centramatic wheel balancers and said I would purchase and report on their effect on the ride.
Well, after staring at them sitting in the garage for 3500 miles, I installed them as part of my regular rotation. They definitely made the ride smoother and I think they were worth the $200. Smooth as silk up to 85 MPH (about as fast as I go on 315's). There was a noticable change in the ride that I can only attribute to the balancers. Could it have been the rotation? I don't think so. I rotate every 5000 miles and know the feel of the truck pretty well (600 miles of driving a week). The balancers made the difference.
If you're interested, take a look at the Centramatic web site. After putting about 500 miles on them, I'm a believer.
http://www.centramatic.com/
Scott
Well, after staring at them sitting in the garage for 3500 miles, I installed them as part of my regular rotation. They definitely made the ride smoother and I think they were worth the $200. Smooth as silk up to 85 MPH (about as fast as I go on 315's). There was a noticable change in the ride that I can only attribute to the balancers. Could it have been the rotation? I don't think so. I rotate every 5000 miles and know the feel of the truck pretty well (600 miles of driving a week). The balancers made the difference.
If you're interested, take a look at the Centramatic web site. After putting about 500 miles on them, I'm a believer.
http://www.centramatic.com/
Scott
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Centramatic wheel balancers installed
what kind/size wheel are you using? are there any clearance problems? i'm running 315's on a centerline 16 X 10 wheek, and i have had to trim the edges of the calipers on the front for clearance already......
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Centramatic wheel balancers installed
The balancers are designed for the stock wheels. If your aftermarket wheels don't have the proper clearance for the application you are using them on, I don't know if the Centramatics will fit. Check with the company for fitment--I'm sure they can give you detailed measurements.
I have BFG 315's on Weld 17 Evo's (see my signature) and there were no clearance issues.
Scott
I have BFG 315's on Weld 17 Evo's (see my signature) and there were no clearance issues.
Scott
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thanks for the reply, scott.... do the balancers extend beyond the outer edge of the caliper, or are they smaller in diameter? any chance you'll have a pic of your installation?
