New BFG 33x10.5/15: but look at the balance weights? (1 Viewer)

[High Desert]

Just got these today, replacing my 9 year old 33x9.5 MTs.

Put them on the original wheels for this rig. Check out the weights they hammered on this thing to get balance? The back side of this wheel has 2.5 oz also. One other wheel/tire has this much weight the other two seem more "normal" Tire guy said the tall tire on a 15 inch rim is the culpert..I wonder if the tires are bad?

photo has a little glare but you can see the weights.

The photo with the rig in it is with the new tire on the rear and the old still on the front.

Gonna sell the 33x9.5 on stock rims 20% tread left, even wear, no rust..

 

[FJ60Cam]

I just got some new (old style) BFG 33/10.5 MTs and it took the same amount of weight that yours did. I guess BFG has been slacking off lately...

 

[wyomingben]

If it was me I'd say I want a different tire. I bought some of those one time and the tire shop guy said he had that problem and gave me another without me even saying anything.

 

[Bryan062087]

My year and a half old 33x10.5's BFG a/t's look the same, have that much weight.

 

[calphi27]

What about that powder that you can put in and have it balance your tires? Like the plastic BB idea. Then you would not have to have those weights on there.

 

[wyomingben]

I used to change and balance aircraft tires, some of them pretty large and expensive. You would think aircraft tires would have the highest degree of quality control, well every once in a while we would have one that took a lot of wieght to balance. We always sent those back for warranty.

 

[MANUCHAO]

I bought the same tires myself 'bout a month ago.... along with steelies... mine did not take that much weight...
I got the sticky weight tho' not the one you show in your rim...

Might be a hassle but you might want to try it on a different wheel?

 

[Texx]

Normal my ass. Demand a different tire.

 

[mwalls54]

to me it i would think when they mounted the tire they didn't put the "spot" thats on the tire where the valve stiem is. I have seen that throw balance out of wack.

 

[doug720]

I have the same size, style and brand tire on my 60. Mine are steel wheel also. The heaviest weight on mine is 1.75 oz. But on my old 40 I went from steel wheels to forged aluminum with the same tires, just remounted and balanced. What a difference. No more shimmy, vibration and the heaviest weight was under 1 oz. The wheel company said steel wheels are really poor in run out and balance compared to a good aluminum cast or forged wheel. Steel is stamped rolled and welded which all add to the above issues. Aluminum wheels are machined to final size and finish resulting in a truer final product. I know the steel and aluminum debates, but I am going to change mine to forged aluminum soon.

JMHO

Doug

 

[High Desert]

to me it i would think when they mounted the tire they didn't put the "spot" thats on the tire where the valve stiem is. I have seen that throw balance out of wack.

What "spot"? Is it marked in the tire or "painted" on for mounting.

I'd bet that was the case or the wheels are just wacked in the first place. I have not run these wheels for three years, they had Dueler ATs on them, Near stock size if I remember right they had a load of weight then on at least one. The duelers ran smooth ..I'm going out on "the road" today to see how these do at "speed".. It just looks so damn stoopid..all that lead (or whatever) stuck on the rim...

 

[effjay60]

You could have the tire dismounted and have the wheel put on the balacing machine by itself to see if it's the wheel. Or have the tire rotated 180 degrees on the wheel, if the weights end up on the same spot on the tire, it's the tire

 

[pappy]

I have four BFG MT/KMs and they all have a ton of lead on them.

 

[High Desert]

Went back to the tire mount guys. They say though not really good..it is not uncommon for a tire that size and though not a brand specific problem BFG seems to have the problem "more often than not" (in this situation of a 15" steel rim with a tall size tire). I've seen a few others on the street this morning some with a lot of lead some not..None of the Alloy/aluminum wheels have much lead no matter the size..

If I get it out on the road and it runs true I'll forgetaboutit..

 

[Cruisified]

Where in CO are you? Im in Bend

 

[doug720]

The "Spot" is a green (usually) dot about 1/4 to 1/2" in dia. On a big tire it is the "Light" area of the tire and normally is placed at the valve stem position. On new wheels, they sometimes also have marks. Look at a new car, you will see both lined up. On motorcycle tires it's VIP to do this.


Doug

 

[CKaya84]

A lot of BFG's are square tires. Literally. Have them balance your rim alone to make sure it's not out of round, and if it is have them rotate the tire 180 degrees to try and balance out the rim if there's a heavy spot in the tire. My 33x12.50r15 BFG KO's took a good bit of weight to balance out, but that was because of poor rotation habits of my buddy who I bought them off of.

 

[Cody Canada]

All that matters is whether or not it drives good with the tires.

 

[CKaya84]

Very true Cody. Watch for weird vibrations and tread pull when there's that much weight on the tire/wheel assembly.

 

[90FJ62]

I worked in tire shops for about 6 years. You really should not have that much weight front and rear on that small of a tire. I would check for the dot on the tire like recomended and see if it is in the position by the valve stem. if not ask the tire shop to line it up and see if it takes less weight. If there is nothing wrong with the rims then you should not need more that 2 oz total and that would be alot. I have had 40's balance out with 3 oz total for a tire. Sounds like you have a lazy tire man. keep on them and they will make it right hopefully.


Dave