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Old 05-24-2016, 01:00 PM   #1
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Default balancing 1939 pickup wheels

The vintage Commandor 6.00-16 tires have gone out of round. The problem is balancing. I talked with Speedway Motors and don't think their Wide 5 Wheel Adapter will work because the center hole may not be centered. The question is how to get my 10.25 bolt hole center wheel balanced. Need help.
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Old 05-24-2016, 01:02 PM   #2
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Try a shop that does larger truck tires.
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Old 05-24-2016, 01:10 PM   #3
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I found an old automotive repair shop that could do large truck tires and used that wide five adapter. It worked out fine.
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Old 05-24-2016, 02:25 PM   #4
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I have mine spun balanced with the drum on the rims. G.M.
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Old 05-25-2016, 07:54 AM   #5
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I have mine spun balanced with the drum on the rims. G.M.
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My local tire shop is willing to work with me and sort out a way to hang the rim/drum combination on the balancer. I haven't even gone that direction yet with regard to work on it but when I do I'll offer a full report/result.
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