Today was the day to take off the Nokians and put on the ATs. The ATs were badly out of balance. After spending well over $300 for multiple balancings at Kal Tire in less than 8 months, I decided to give Off Road 4x4 in Abby a try. Went down there only to find the shop empty. WTH?
Not wanting to waste $$$ at Kal Tire again, I went up to Tire Craft and explained to the owner that evey time I got into the mud or a rutted road I was ripping off counter weights. They put on these stick on counter weights to the inner part of the rim. He said most people don't like the looks but they won't spin off in the ruts or mud and they balance very well. Okay they look like hell but I can handle the looks if they stay on. The other positive note was the the bill. It was also less than half of what Kal Tire charges: $15/tire. On the down side for some of you, the max size he will mount and balance is 33".
Not wanting to waste $$$ at Kal Tire again, I went up to Tire Craft and explained to the owner that evey time I got into the mud or a rutted road I was ripping off counter weights. They put on these stick on counter weights to the inner part of the rim. He said most people don't like the looks but they won't spin off in the ruts or mud and they balance very well. Okay they look like hell but I can handle the looks if they stay on. The other positive note was the the bill. It was also less than half of what Kal Tire charges: $15/tire. On the down side for some of you, the max size he will mount and balance is 33".
