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tubman · 05-14-2020, 09:53 AM

I bought a cheap bubble balancer from Northern Tool. After I used it a couple of times, some little sheet metal screws came loose and it fell apart. I fixed it by drilling the holes out, taping them, and using machine screws. Ever since then it has worked fine and I don't have to go to the tire shop anymore. $6 a tire for balancing plus fixed charges for shop supplies and disposal fees. Then there's the long wait because they really don't want to work with tires that they haven't sold.

Your method will probably work fine, too.

05-14-2020, 09:53 AM	#552
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,314	Re: Truck based woody I bought a cheap bubble balancer from Northern Tool. After I used it a couple of times, some little sheet metal screws came loose and it fell apart. I fixed it by drilling the holes out, taping them, and using machine screws. Ever since then it has worked fine and I don't have to go to the tire shop anymore. $6 a tire for balancing plus fixed charges for shop supplies and disposal fees. Then there's the long wait because they really don't want to work with tires that they haven't sold. Your method will probably work fine, too.