is there a tyre mechanic on here?????

blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 30 Dec 2005, 6:58 pm

#442467

i would like to find out some info on balancing....

see.... air and water do mix 😉

1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 30 Dec 2005, 7:38 pm

#442475

You might want to be a little more specific.....like what info???:party

tssnq.com.au

blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 31 Dec 2005, 7:12 am

#442584

ok.. am wondering how accurate the balancing of a wheel and tyre is from the machine they use at the tyre places?
i get the feeling that it is only accurate to 10 grams.
Next question is whether you would feel it if your balance was out by 10 grams on one wheel?

see.... air and water do mix 😉

1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

karmen Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 31 Dec 2005, 8:50 am

#442600

Bob Jane does 3 levels of balancing . 2 r called Probal (German system ProffessionalBalancing) @ about $9 per wheel they clean around the hub and inner wheel
and balance with a special adaptor plate for ur brand of vehicle. thus the standard universal coneshape tools marginal error of maybe more than 10 grams eliminated.
RESULT: less vibrations smoother ride all round longer tyre wear ..even fuel savings. I am happy with it as first time user.
there is silvr and gold level.

Karmen
56 oval resto 60 Cal KG
58 & 62 beetle parting. 74 panel parting
63 Baja 80 GLD parting
58 donor split 11 window 63 Splitty sgle cab /son's
96 Seat Cordoba GLX daily drvr.

karmen Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 31 Dec 2005, 8:53 am

#442601

balancing is also bearing adjustment and tie rod joint quality question as well as secureness of front end .

Alignment of rear (esp irs) as well as the front wheels

Karmen
56 oval resto 60 Cal KG
58 & 62 beetle parting. 74 panel parting
63 Baja 80 GLD parting
58 donor split 11 window 63 Splitty sgle cab /son's
96 Seat Cordoba GLX daily drvr.

blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 31 Dec 2005, 10:50 am

#442642

thanks... i may have to enquire with bob jane.
i assume the front end would be ok as it is a 2 year old car and have had no probs before.

see.... air and water do mix 😉

1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

karmen Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 31 Dec 2005, 11:20 am

#442655

tyres can have faults

only one tyre may cause the probs.

check B jane website

Karmen
56 oval resto 60 Cal KG
58 & 62 beetle parting. 74 panel parting
63 Baja 80 GLD parting
58 donor split 11 window 63 Splitty sgle cab /son's
96 Seat Cordoba GLX daily drvr.