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Angler1979 · 06-25-2007, 03:37 PM

Anyone use Airsoft bb's or regular BB'S to balance their tires, I am running 38inch tires and would like a smoother ride anyone know how much weight to put in a 38X12.50-15?

Thanks
Jeff

Chris Hyde · 06-25-2007, 05:39 PM

I think it's a myth that it actually works.

Gus310 · 06-25-2007, 06:25 PM

in theory it makes sense, my brother did it to his front tires, but has a dented driveshaft, and two unbalanced rears, so he only noticed a small difference.

blueguy · 06-26-2007, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Hyde

I think it's a myth that it actually works.

Buddy of mine did it recently, and they worked quite well. Can't tell you how much he used though...

GroundClearance · 06-26-2007, 05:40 AM

My buddy has 38.5" tires, he used a golf balls on his, worked wonders, a very clear diffrence.

I'm gonna be putting BB's in my 35" MT/Rs this weekend, I'll let you know what I put in.

chadjeep · 06-26-2007, 05:51 AM

I just convinced my brother to do it. So far its working fine for his 35-12.50-15 bfgs.

atblis · 06-26-2007, 06:35 AM

It seems to work on my 33x12.50s I've got some other serious suspension issues right now, so once I get those straight...I report back

I'd use the airsoft from Walmart.
6000 x 0.12 gram ~= 24 oz
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Toolbox · 06-26-2007, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angler1979

Anyone use Airsoft bb's or regular BB'S to balance their tires, I am running 38inch tires and would like a smoother ride anyone know how much weight to put in a 38X12.50-15?

Thanks
Jeff

I put 6 ounces of bb's in each of my tires. Running allied steel beadlocks on 33" mtr's. Good to 70mph on the highway so far. Get a lot of wierd looks when coming to a stop when all the bb's bounce off the rims falling to the bottom of the tire

DevinB · 06-26-2007, 12:08 PM

http://www.innovativebalancing.com/BigTirechart.htm

There's a good list.

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Angler1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 84074 Location: Florida Posts: 509	BB'S tire balancing Anyone use Airsoft bb's or regular BB'S to balance their tires, I am running 38inch tires and would like a smoother ride anyone know how much weight to put in a 38X12.50-15? Thanks Jeff

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Gus310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65984 Location: Groton, MA Posts: 415	in theory it makes sense, my brother did it to his front tires, but has a dented driveshaft, and two unbalanced rears, so he only noticed a small difference. __________________ Fez: SCARFACE makes you cry?!!? Ron: Yeah, when I think he got killed and left that big mountain of coke sittin' there... I mean, it breaks your heart!

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GroundClearance Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72492 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 150	My buddy has 38.5" tires, he used a golf balls on his, worked wonders, a very clear diffrence. I'm gonna be putting BB's in my 35" MT/Rs this weekend, I'll let you know what I put in. __________________ '02 TJ - '04 Rubi - '88 Wrangler YJ - '94 Grand Cherokee ZJ (RIP FEB 25 2006) -'47 CJ2A

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atblis Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 46937 Posts: 2,367	Just did it It seems to work on my 33x12.50s I've got some other serious suspension issues right now, so once I get those straight...I report back I'd use the airsoft from Walmart. 6000 x 0.12 gram ~= 24 oz ________ Find Dispensary Last edited by atblis; 08-12-2011 at 12:06 AM.

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06-25-2007, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris Hyde Banned Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92229 Location: In ScottFJ40's Mind Posts: 74	I think it's a myth that it actually works.

06-26-2007, 05:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
chadjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 56885 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 263	I just convinced my brother to do it. So far its working fine for his 35-12.50-15 bfgs.

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DevinB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19016 Location: Utah Posts: 281	http://www.innovativebalancing.com/BigTirechart.htm There's a good list.