Balancemaster balancers anyone?

[Crusty old shellback]

When you go to get the tires rebalance, ask them to put in balance beads instead and try that. You might get a supprise.

 

[pacu44]

I can confirm the set of Centramatics I had were very loud. They did exactly as advertised and fixed a balance issue. The amount of noise they made wasn't unbearable or anything but it was loud enough you would have a difficult time detecting a issue with your truck ex (brakes, wheel bearing etc) They did take them back for a refund minus shipping cost.

I concur with noise. I had the front driver side wheel bearing make noise. Thought it was the wheel balancers. Only when I felt a bad vibration did I realize something was wrong. but I will say those wheel balancers work great, tires run cooler last longer and the ride is smooth as glass.

 

[AZCG]

Update: Got the BM balancers installed yesterday, and the vibration is worse than it was before. I did remove the weights on the wheels per the BM instructions.
For the time being, I will remove these and have the wheels and tires RE-balanced. I have also asked discount to order me another set of Methods, as thats the only damn thing that hasnt been replaced.

They will road force balance them tonight and said they will be able to tell if something is out of round...which I doubt because it hasnt worked the first 4 or so times. However, I cannot tolerate the shake until the new set comes in, so this is necessary for the time being.

I am close to throwing in the towel and running the stock old man looking setup

What was the solution to your vibration issues? I have the same issue with my Method wheels and looking at the BM balancers. Thanks!

 

[DeadEnd]

Bump. Any feedback on the balance masters? Thinking of giving them a shot.

 

[Gondul]

Bump. Any feedback on the balance masters? Thinking of giving them a shot.

Same....

 

[pacu44]

have you looked into https://www.centramatic.com/balancers.rhtml ? worked well on my 2017 Ram Dually

 

[DeadEnd]

Same....

Just a heads up. Called balance masters today and they don’t offer anything for duallys in the 8x200 lug pattern.

 

[DeadEnd]

have you looked into https://www.centramatic.com/balancers.rhtml ? worked well on my 2017 Ram Dually

Just ordered a set to try out. Fingers crossed!

 

[John Jensen]

have you looked into https://www.centramatic.com/balancers.rhtml ? worked well on my 2017 Ram Dually

Same here on my 2020 HO

 

[CFE]

I have always used Centramatic balancers on all my trucks. In fact, the set I have on my 2020 3500
came off of my 2006 Ford F350. They work as advertised and have great customer satisfaction service.
I have a neighbor who puts on a lot of rough miles into Baja every week and heavy cross-country trailer pulling twice a year. A few years ago he was having the same problem as you and the experts couldn't make it go away. I suggested he try Centramatics which he did and that cured his problem instantly.
Centramatics

Can these be used w/ spacers, up to 2"?

 

[Poolmonkey]

Can these be used w/ spacers, up to 2"?

I would say so, if the spacer is equal in size to the hub…either behind or in front of the spacer

 

[John Jensen]

Can these be used w/ spacers, up to 2"?

I don't know. A call to Centramatic would accurately answer your question

 

[CFE]

I don't know. A call to Centramatic would accurately answer your question

yea I might do that when i have the time. Asking because I might go with BFG KO2s for the DRW and given the amount of people who talk about balancing issues with those tires - the centramatics seems like a good cost effective way to counter those issues.

 

[Drumminguy81]

Just to put in my .02. My experience with centramatic wasn't great. I know a lot of people love then but I didn't. I tried a set on my 2020 due to a vibration in the rear the tire shop couldn't seem to balance out. I'm running 35" mud tires, the centramatic were so loud I could hear them with the windows up, ac on, over the hum of my mud tires. It drove me crazy in parking lots, at every stop light it. Then they go completely silent at 20mph. They also did not help with my vibration. I removed and returned them, also frustrating, centramatic said I could return for full refund, provided return label then held out shipping cost and restocking fee from my refund.. I was out about $60 for something I tried that didn't work for me. Oh well. Moved on.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

yea I might do that when i have the time. Asking because I might go with BFG KO2s for the DRW and given the amount of people who talk about balancing issues with those tires - the centramatics seems like a good cost effective way to counter those issues.

The best thing to do is skip the BFGs

 

[CFE]

The best thing to do is skip the BFGs

Tracking the common balance issues with the KO2s,. is that pretty much across the board for BFGs? Just saw they released the HD Terrains a few months ago and thought about going with those instead of the KO2s (due to the balancing issues). Thoughts?

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Tracking the common balance issues with the KO2s,. is that pretty much across the board for BFGs? Just saw they released the HD Terrains a few months ago and thought about going with those instead of the KO2s (due to the balancing issues). Thoughts?

BFGs usually take a lot more weight than normal across the board they are not a bad tire but always hard on the lead supply when balancing them