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Title: Wheel Balancing Question
Post by: el_flechador on April 02, 2006, 08:58:42 AM

I have a set of standard 5 lug bus rims and took them to get tyres on , the dood said that they couldn't balance them because there machine couldn't deal with the large centre holes,( fountain tyre 10feet from my house) he said that i would need somewhere with an old machine?  Any ideas? Has anyone come across similar problems? or have a solution.
Thanks
 

Title: Wheel Balancing Question
Post by: slammedbus on April 02, 2006, 09:40:35 AM

You need a machine with an adapter that will grab the rim by the bolt holes and not the center. Newer machines have them too. Call a Kal Tire or Big ). I know Tom the tire guy has set up VW guys for years (my dad got a set of rims and tires from him in the 70's) he may be able to help you out

Title: Wheel Balancing Question
Post by: Russ on April 02, 2006, 11:18:58 AM

http://www.airspeedparts.com/community-for...55&hl=balancing (http://www.airspeedparts.com/community-forum/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=4355&hl=balancing)

Title: Wheel Balancing Question
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Title: Wheel Balancing Question
Post by: el_flechador on April 02, 2006, 05:25:50 PM

Thanks gentlemen