Centramatic Wheel Balancers installed
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I may pick some up when we are passing through there next year and install them at the north TX Meet & Greet! I almost bought some a year ago, but something else came up and removed that portion of the funds.
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You mention Jeep. My daughter drives a 2008 jeep unlimited.
When i contacted centramatics, the email guy said spacers are required for the 5 inch lug circle of a jeep.
Are you using spacers?
When i contacted centramatics, the email guy said spacers are required for the 5 inch lug circle of a jeep.
Are you using spacers?
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. Sorry it’s a Jeep thing. Seriously though, Centramatic Balancers do not or didn’t last time I checked, make one for the JK/JKU’S nor do I think they make one for the new JL. IIRC, it had something to do with the brake caliper interference on the JK not allowing it to run properly. The guys that I wheel with that are driving JK/JKU’S are either using Dynabeads or the stick on weights, most prefer the Dynabeads. TJ’s are 5 x 4.5 where is the JK/JKU’S switched to a 5x5 bolt pattern.
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You can call Centramatic directly, they are great people to talk to and can be reached at 1-800-523-8473.
The list of their products can be found here: https://www.centramatic.com/wheel-ba...ype=Light-Duty
Amazon used to have great prices as well, but I haven't checked there in a while and don't see them listed any longer, not the 300-318 anyway. Get the proper part number for your application and check it out from there.
The list of their products can be found here: https://www.centramatic.com/wheel-ba...ype=Light-Duty
Amazon used to have great prices as well, but I haven't checked there in a while and don't see them listed any longer, not the 300-318 anyway. Get the proper part number for your application and check it out from there.
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@Brandonpdx , my apologies sir. I quoted you when I meant to quote @Brian Hanks when he was asking for details on the balancers.
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I'm bang'n them..cant comment on if their prolonging the longevity of my tires since they already had 20k road use but, THINK they're working. At low speeds, Windows down and rockn a btm muffler, I can hear the sand or whatever's impregnated into the lip of the bead, swoosh around lol...they definitely don't help a tire that's seperated from within....but, don't think anything would compensate for that
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I'm bang'n them..cant comment on if their prolonging the longevity of my tires since they already had 20k road use but, THINK they're working. At low speeds, Windows down and rockn a btm muffler, I can hear the sand or whatever's impregnated into the lip of the bead, swoosh around lol...they definitely don't help a tire that's seperated from within....but, don't think anything would compensate for that
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Do you guys running Centramatics have any concerns with the solid disc blocking airflow for brake cooling? Or do they come perforated?
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I'm bang'n them..cant comment on if their prolonging the longevity of my tires since they already had 20k road use but, THINK they're working. At low speeds, Windows down and rockn a btm muffler, I can hear the sand or whatever's impregnated into the lip of the bead, swoosh around lol...they definitely don't help a tire that's seperated from within....but, don't think anything would compensate for that
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No. The air isn’t entering the wheel(s) from the sides and the disc itself isn’t 1/2” thick at its widest.
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