Never have your tires balanced again!

kevinsUBARU · 01-08-2002, 07:51 PM

Check these links out....it sounds real cool!

http://www.autoserviceworld.com/issu...apr/page26.asp

http://www.equalauto.com/consumer/news/08-02-00.htm

Take it easy guys!
Kevin

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garface · 01-09-2002, 03:11 AM

I think you still have to get tem balanced. It just helps cure that "phenomena".

GRWRX · 01-09-2002, 10:37 AM

I don't trust it. sounds like "snake oil".

Mike Smith · 01-09-2002, 11:06 AM

I think this is one of those things tire installers don't like to be "surprized" by when they are dismounting tires. Some of this stuff can be explosive and the spark from a tire machine can set them off. Might wanna look more into that.

Samirr76 · 01-09-2002, 12:02 PM

This is the stupidest thing I have ever read in my entire life. Whoever wrote the article pretty much said its pointless. The got vibration and stuff at higher speeds.

akuhner · 01-09-2002, 12:28 PM

If you can't afford to get your tires balanced you should have bought a Kia.

BigElm · 01-09-2002, 12:56 PM

Quote:

If you can't afford to get your tires balanced you should have bought a Kia.

Um....am I missing something here?... Rims are rims...whether on a MB, Subaru, or Kia, they still need balancing.

And if you meant buy a Kia to have enough money for balancing the rims...then that was kinda lame, pathetic and absurd.

This is the kind of crap I'm talking about...people have nothing productive to say but just post garbage.

Mike Smith · 01-09-2002, 01:08 PM

I believe the point is, if you don't have enough money to balance your tires after buying a car, you should have bough a cheaper car.

It's a joke, son

Samirr76 · 01-09-2002, 01:33 PM

Flame war flame war!

Mike Smith · 01-09-2002, 01:40 PM

Pinochle · 01-09-2002, 02:25 PM

What's all this talk about not having money. Kevin was just talking about a handy product. Not about saving mo'... but about saving the hassle of needing to have your tires balanced periodically.

P.

akuhner · 01-09-2002, 04:33 PM

I find it amusing that in this thread I got nailed for saying something mindless (I agree, it was mindless) while Pat actually had something to say that was thoughtful!

And they are right, I meant to imply that if you can afford to drive a $18 - $22k car but can't afford wheel balancing you have a problem, not that Kia's have superior wheels!

Here is why you don't put crap in your tires to balance your wheels: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" The little metal weights work fine and have done so for years, why mess with it?!

Alex

Pinochle · 01-09-2002, 04:38 PM

Role reversal!

You're evolving.

Me? De-evolving.

Samirr76 · 01-09-2002, 04:59 PM

this rocks.

Pinochle · 01-09-2002, 05:03 PM

Yes. Yes it does.

Samirr76 · 01-09-2002, 05:04 PM

P H A T

Pinochle · 01-09-2002, 05:08 PM

Pat
Has
All
That!

Bunny · 01-09-2002, 06:46 PM

Pat
Has
Acquired
Trichomoniasis

BigElm · 01-09-2002, 07:39 PM

Ok...first off, let's get one thing straight...

Mike Smith:

I AIN'T YOUR SON...

So show some RESPECT!!!

Second:

Alex:

I knew it was a flame that I threw at you and I apologize. I had a very bad day and to top it off, I received some disappointing news at work.

So don't take offense....everybody in this forum pretty much knows I don't flame anyone unless they say something worthless and offend others.

My bad....

We all family....

Now Mr. Smith...you need to step to the plate!!!

Bunny · 01-09-2002, 07:42 PM

haha..

hellz yea we're family, he's my papi..but hes a harmless OLD coot....but i got nothing but respect for him

Mike Smith · 01-09-2002, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Now Mr. Smith...you need to step to the plate!!!

If I have to step anywhere - I'll need my walker!

Quote:

hes a harmless OLD coot

Gee thanks - I think

Pinochle · 01-09-2002, 08:31 PM

Elm' is my son.

BigElm · 01-10-2002, 10:09 AM

Quote:

he's my papi

No fighting...there's candy for everyone....

Quote:

but hes a harmless OLD coot

Um...who were you referring to???

Now you know I'm not old...

Quote:

Elm' is my son

Come on now P.... You're not even tall enough to be a dad

Samirr76 · 01-10-2002, 10:18 AM

But we are ALL sons and daughters of God

BigElm · 01-10-2002, 10:26 AM

01-08-2002, 07:51 PM	#1
kevinsUBARU Scooby Specialist Member#: 2263 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Funky Kingston, NY Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Sport	Never have your tires balanced again! Check these links out....it sounds real cool! http://www.autoserviceworld.com/issu...apr/page26.asp http://www.equalauto.com/consumer/news/08-02-00.htm Take it easy guys! Kevin * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-09-2002, 12:02 PM	#5
Samirr76 Scooby Guru Member#: 4835 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Fl33tw00d, PA Vehicle: 2003 Baja 5MT Yellow w/ 220,000 miles	This is the stupidest thing I have ever read in my entire life. Whoever wrote the article pretty much said its pointless. The got vibration and stuff at higher speeds. Last edited by Samirr76; 01-09-2002 at 12:26 PM.

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garface Scooby Guru Member#: 1581 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: yonkers, ny Vehicle: MY00 RS/STi7 MY01 RS Both Silverthorne	I think you still have to get tem balanced. It just helps cure that "phenomena".

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Mike Smith Scooby Specialist Member#: 744 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Middlesex, NY USA Vehicle: 00 BRP RS Coupe 02 Forester, 00 S-10,	I think this is one of those things tire installers don't like to be "surprized" by when they are dismounting tires. Some of this stuff can be explosive and the spark from a tire machine can set them off. Might wanna look more into that.

01-09-2002, 12:28 PM	#6
akuhner Scooby Specialist Member#: 462 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Westport, CT Vehicle: 2005 Saab 92x Aero No more rally car...	If you can't afford to get your tires balanced you should have bought a Kia.

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Mike Smith Scooby Specialist Member#: 744 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Middlesex, NY USA Vehicle: 00 BRP RS Coupe 02 Forester, 00 S-10,	I believe the point is, if you don't have enough money to balance your tires after buying a car, you should have bough a cheaper car. It's a joke, son

01-09-2002, 01:33 PM	#9
Samirr76 Scooby Guru Member#: 4835 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Fl33tw00d, PA Vehicle: 2003 Baja 5MT Yellow w/ 220,000 miles	Flame war flame war!

01-09-2002, 01:40 PM	#10
Mike Smith Scooby Specialist Member#: 744 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Middlesex, NY USA Vehicle: 00 BRP RS Coupe 02 Forester, 00 S-10,

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Pinochle Scooby Guru Member#: 638 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: http://www.djforums.com Vehicle: 93 L, 00 RS, 04 TS pat + nat	What's all this talk about not having money. Kevin was just talking about a handy product. Not about saving mo'... but about saving the hassle of needing to have your tires balanced periodically. P.

01-09-2002, 04:33 PM	#12
akuhner Scooby Specialist Member#: 462 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Westport, CT Vehicle: 2005 Saab 92x Aero No more rally car...	I find it amusing that in this thread I got nailed for saying something mindless (I agree, it was mindless) while Pat actually had something to say that was thoughtful! And they are right, I meant to imply that if you can afford to drive a $18 - $22k car but can't afford wheel balancing you have a problem, not that Kia's have superior wheels! Here is why you don't put crap in your tires to balance your wheels: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" The little metal weights work fine and have done so for years, why mess with it?! Alex

01-09-2002, 04:38 PM	#13
Pinochle Scooby Guru Member#: 638 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: http://www.djforums.com Vehicle: 93 L, 00 RS, 04 TS pat + nat	Role reversal! You're evolving. Me? De-evolving.

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Samirr76 Scooby Guru Member#: 4835 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Fl33tw00d, PA Vehicle: 2003 Baja 5MT Yellow w/ 220,000 miles	this rocks.

01-09-2002, 05:03 PM	#15
Pinochle Scooby Guru Member#: 638 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: http://www.djforums.com Vehicle: 93 L, 00 RS, 04 TS pat + nat	Yes. Yes it does.

01-09-2002, 05:04 PM	#16
Samirr76 Scooby Guru Member#: 4835 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Fl33tw00d, PA Vehicle: 2003 Baja 5MT Yellow w/ 220,000 miles	P H A T

01-09-2002, 05:08 PM	#17
Pinochle Scooby Guru Member#: 638 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: http://www.djforums.com Vehicle: 93 L, 00 RS, 04 TS pat + nat	Pat Has All That!

01-09-2002, 06:46 PM	#18
Bunny Scooby Specialist Member#: 6573 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Quad-state Vehicle: 03 WRX Silver on Gold	Pat Has Acquired Trichomoniasis

01-09-2002, 07:39 PM	#19
BigElm Always under your radar! Moderator Member#: 1568 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Hawtlanta!!!	Ok...first off, let's get one thing straight... Mike Smith: I AIN'T YOUR SON... So show some RESPECT!!! Second: Alex: I knew it was a flame that I threw at you and I apologize. I had a very bad day and to top it off, I received some disappointing news at work. So don't take offense....everybody in this forum pretty much knows I don't flame anyone unless they say something worthless and offend others. My bad.... We all family.... Now Mr. Smith...you need to step to the plate!!!

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Bunny Scooby Specialist Member#: 6573 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Quad-state Vehicle: 03 WRX Silver on Gold	haha.. hellz yea we're family, he's my papi..but hes a harmless OLD coot....but i got nothing but respect for him

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Samirr76 Scooby Guru Member#: 4835 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Fl33tw00d, PA Vehicle: 2003 Baja 5MT Yellow w/ 220,000 miles	But we are ALL sons and daughters of God

01-10-2002, 10:26 AM	#25
BigElm Always under your radar! Moderator Member#: 1568 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Hawtlanta!!!