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stephan123

Member Since: 18 Mar 2015
Location: London
Posts: 282

BFG wheel balancing

Hi,

Just had some BFG 265/75 16 KO2s fitted to genuine dual finish alloys on a MY15 90 XS. Tyre fitter was shocked that he had to add 300-400 grams to each wheel when he got around to re-balancing them. I also found this adjustment to be quite excessive and wondered if any other owners running these tyres had balancing issues? Thanks

22nd Feb 2016 1:27pm

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3359

sounds excessive

I had 285/75/16 KO2s fitted recently and was down to around 30g

22nd Feb 2016 1:52pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Dynamic balancing beads negate the requirement for any weights at all and can be used time and time again. I use them on my 305/70/16 KM2s. There are those that will say a decent tyre fitter with the time and inclination......etc. etc. but many have neither as they are in the business to make money.

These are some of the zinc weights off my old set. They turn black don't stick very well after time and can tarnish the rim.

Click image to enlarge

Got these instead....

Click image to enlarge If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

22nd Feb 2016 2:38pm

RustyM

Member Since: 28 Oct 2013
Location: Africa/The Med
Posts: 222

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

Glad you mentioned them, where did you get the ones you use from as there seems to be a few out there and some seem to be

I had some a long time ago and used them on a wheel I replaced the tyre on in the middle of nowhere! I know it made my long trip back a lot smoother

Opps just saw the web address

90 & Wolf
110 XS
Previously owned SI SII SIIa SIII & Light weight (air portable)

22nd Feb 2016 2:46pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go...ds_4x4.php

Mixed reviews but see this thread here. Read carefully as dependent on where you source recommended weight of beads for size of tyre can vary. Most issues IMHO are caused by not enough beads.

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic29747....=dynabeads If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

22nd Feb 2016 2:51pm

RustyM

Member Since: 28 Oct 2013
Location: Africa/The Med
Posts: 222

Hi,

Thanks for the links, I will work out what I need and order some

90 & Wolf
110 XS
Previously owned SI SII SIIa SIII & Light weight (air portable)

22nd Feb 2016 3:18pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

I didn't notice the web address on the photo either. I phoned them and they were very helpful. One of the conflicting charts was the Devon 4x4 chart that didn't tally with the Dynabead one, recommending lighter amounts by up to 1oz and 27 grammes per wheel for my size if memory serves me correctly? I ended up paying a little more and went to a specialist rather than a retailer of the product amongst many other products. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

22nd Feb 2016 3:46pm

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