02-06-2007, 12:14 PM
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The Drunk
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Balance tires?
I haven't ever had to deal with this before. We have people... my family all goes to the same place for tires, they're awesome... But since I just got a nice set of rim with rubber, I'm wondering if I need to get them balanced... I know the basic rule of a shop is if you call them and ask if you need something done then the answer is, "Yes". The diffrence is how much of a yes this is... The tires were deflated, but not like vacum formed or anything, still hold total form. I was just wondering if I should have them put them on, calibrate the gauges and such or if it's fine grab the air compressor and put them on myself?
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02-06-2007, 01:06 PM
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3500 DONE!
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Originally Posted by Ghadsphi
I haven't ever had to deal with this before. We have people... my family all goes to the same place for tires, they're awesome... But since I just got a nice set of rim with rubber, I'm wondering if I need to get them balanced... I know the basic rule of a shop is if you call them and ask if you need something done then the answer is, "Yes". The diffrence is how much of a yes this is... The tires were deflated, but not like vacum formed or anything, still hold total form. I was just wondering if I should have them put them on, calibrate the gauges and such or if it's fine grab the air compressor and put them on myself?
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where did you get the rims from???? i got mine off wheelmax.com and they had them balanced and mounted and everything.
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02-06-2007, 01:26 PM
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The Drunk
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I got mine from um... some guy who UPS reamed unfortunatly. They're used with some good milage on the rubber. Still better shape than mine are now though.
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02-06-2007, 01:28 PM
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I Love Tiara!
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i think if they were balance before it's fine, but you'll probably still need to do an alignment
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02-06-2007, 01:41 PM
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Keepin it Real
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA
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they are fine lol
just inflate to proper psi
and yes my ass still hurts from UPS
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02-06-2007, 01:46 PM
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The Drunk
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If it makes you feel worse I work for the US Postal Serice and we ain't lifting no 96lb boxes so our asses don't hurt =)
FYI : BTW, it's rained 5 of my last 4 days off I haven't gotten them on yet ARGH....
Last edited by Ghadsphi : 02-06-2007 at 01:49 PM.
Reason: Hate spite and desire....
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02-06-2007, 02:59 PM
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Keepin it Real
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Originally Posted by Ghadsphi
If it makes you feel worse I work for the US Postal Serice and we ain't lifting no 96lb boxes so our asses don't hurt =)
FYI : BTW, it's rained 5 of my last 4 days off I haven't gotten them on yet ARGH....
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i noticed, considering the limit on boxes is 70lbs for usps. that why i had to ups them. i didnt have any smaller boxes lol
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02-06-2007, 03:04 PM
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Designated Drunk
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shipping rims sucks!!! when i received my 17's from the states i got a nice bill for 180/box, 2 boxes, 360$...i damn near croaked
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02-06-2007, 03:30 PM
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Keepin it Real
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Originally Posted by 2000_olds_alero
shipping rims sucks!!! when i received my 17's from the states i got a nice bill for 180/box, 2 boxes, 360$...i damn near croaked
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yea i will never do it again lol
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