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Author Message   Permagrin Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 03:15 pm:        Does anyone here do their own tires balancing and all? I'd really like to learn before I buy the equipment. And I'd much rather pay someone here to do it then the stealership. Anyone up for giving me a lesson?   Scotty_j Posted on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 10:38 am:        The concensus I got was that balancing didn't really make too much of a difference. I mounted up a set of Diablos and really didn't notice anything feeling out-of-balance. Damnut & Firebolteric are the masters of the trade (plus they've got all the tools) 'round these parts.   Doz Posted on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 10:13 pm:        I just did mine for the second time, the static balancer works great, I even re-used the weights! $260.00 for the tires delivered to the house definately pays for what little equipment invested to do your own changes!   Firebolteric_ma Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 07:41 pm:        Balancing is over rated, Don't get me wrong if I had one I would do it. Just Because. I have done a good couple dozen tires now and NONE were balanced. Not one person has been able to notice a difference. I think That tires and rims are so well made now-a-days and with the quality control that they go through helps a bit.   Firebolteric_ma Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 07:42 pm:        This is an old thread....   Snakedriver Posted on Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 10:57 pm:        I bought the No-Mar tire changer with balancer. It was one of the best investments I have made. Besides the money I save doing my own tires my buddies bring me beer to use it! The video included in the kit was absolutely perfect. I truly recommend that changer. Leo   Chasespeed Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 10:56 am:        I havent used the No Mar... but I do change my own tires... and some others... though, I do mine by hand... Chase   Firebolteric_ma Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 12:01 pm:        I have done so many tires now it is stupid! I think all the NEBO guys have been to my place for tire changing..... They also bring me BEER! Then they drink it while I work on there tires.... Am I doing something wrong? I drink WHISKEY!!!! Beer after I am done w/ tires too, Seems they bring them over on the hottest days of the year....I sweat a bit...lol   Chasespeed Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 12:29 pm:        LMAO well, I will be in Western Mass, out in Monson.. So, we can split the duties... I did have a small shop for a while, so, I am all set for polishing, jobs, powder coating(well, need a new oven)... etc... Not a big fan of beer, and not ALLOWED to touch whiskey... Chase

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