Looks interesting and useful. Will pay for itself within 5 tire changes.
A better video by someone who knows how to do it...
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What are they charging?Very interesting since I'm currently in sticker shock for tire changing prices. Thanks for posting.
What are they charging?
I have checked my bare rims on my 14 with sensors in. They were both heavy on the sensor end. I always have to add weight to balance mine but less in the front.I'll offer this up as just an FYI that might be possible for others and a way to save some money.
I was reading the other day that alloy wheels such as I have on my BMW and I believe you have on your Concours, are almost always balanced as a result of the process of manufacturing. What my own experience has shown is that is probably true. If I align the "dot" on the sidewall of the tire with the valve stem, my tires and wheels don't need balancing. The most I've ever done over the last four sets of tires, is to use some balancing beads. But like the latest Bridgestone T32s, I have nothing in or on the wheels to balance them.
It may be a thought to keep in mind to save yourself some $$$.
Chris
What are they charging?
Static balancing is inexpensive.
That's what I was getting at. Some people think they MUST balance their tires. It's true for some, but not for others. So if you find your tires don't need to be balanced, then look for someone who might just offer the mounting and save a few $$.I have checked my bare rims on my 14 with sensors in. They were both heavy on the sensor end. I always have to add weight to balance mine but less in the front.
Static balancing is inexpensive.
I wonder what happened there? It's been some years since I was in the Louisville store, but they did the last time I checked. Could it be they lack of an employee that knows how to do it?Cycle Gear in INdy does not do tires when I called recently.