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Single pack of balancing beads used to balance trailer wheel assemblies. Beads are perfect for tire shops or shop or get just what you need when replacing a tire at home. Constructed from a glass compound that wont damage the lining of your tires.
Features:
Specs:
| Trailer Fits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wheel Size | Tire Size | |
| 15" | 7.00-R15 | |
| 16" | 7.50-R16 | |
Notes:
Once your tire begins to roll, the beads will get distributed around its interior thanks to centrifugal force. As the wheel continues to spin, the heavy spot in your unbalanced tire will pull up and down on your trailer's suspension. This will cause the beads to shift in the opposite direction of that pull. The beads will continue to migrate until there are enough of them on the opposite side of the heavy spot to balance your tire. This process will continue for the life of the tire, constantly and automatically adjusting when necessary.
There is a misconception that trailers do not need to have balanced tires. The truth is, a trailer with unbalanced wheel assemblies will increase the roll resistance for your tow vehicle and create a much bumpier ride. Dragging a trailer with janky wheels can cause your truck to expend a good deal of energy, resulting in higher fuel costs. Fueling your truck can cost you a fortune, so why not do everything possible to cut down on those costs?
Counteract balancing beads were independently tested and shown to improve fuel consumption up 2.2% on semi-truck and trailer combinations, where both the truck and trailer tires were balanced with beads. Not only does balancing your tires help you save money, but the less fuel you use, the better it is for the environment as well. Couple this with the fact that these beads are made from recyclable glass and won't come loose from the tire to contaminate the ecosystem, and you have an overall environmentally friendly product.
Ratings & Reviews
Virginia
6/23/2024
Still great after a year!
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Dave
9/13/2024
I needed these beads to add to my spare tire. However I had an issue with the beads that were offered in tires prior to Covid. The tires were expired when they were installed. The issue was that the tire could not be inflated because the beads clogged the valve. I tried to contact the vendor but could not get any feedback. It appears that the valve or beads have been redone. If you have issues just carry extra valves.