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zeros 01-08-2007 03:37 AM

balancing powder ?
 
i was looking into getting the cooper stt tires 37 . 12.50 17 . and the guy at the place said something about using powder in the tires to balance them instead of weights anyone ever used that.. or is that a bad idea? thanks!

lotus4s 01-08-2007 10:45 PM

Re: balancing powder ?
 
Yes the Columbians like to do that with their tires and say it works great...:jump:

datapimp69 01-08-2007 10:53 PM

Re: balancing powder ?
 
i just got my 40" x 17" installed and they said they put bag things in there. kinda weird but no weights and the feel great.

Jimstepside 01-10-2007 04:58 AM

Re: balancing powder ?
 
I have those tires, and used the powder and it works great.

zeros 01-10-2007 05:10 AM

Re: balancing powder ?
 
great thanks for the info... i was just wondering if it was ok to go with the powder ..! how do you like the tires?

DDWH 01-10-2007 06:27 AM

Re: balancing powder ?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by zeros
i was looking into getting the cooper stt tires 37 . 12.50 17 . and the guy at the place said something about using powder in the tires to balance them instead of weights anyone ever used that.. or is that a bad idea? thanks!


Never heard of that....

what price did you get for the coopers? I got quoted 1100 out the door for 4....getting ready to pull the trigger in the next week soon as I get some time...

zeros 01-10-2007 02:15 PM

Re: balancing powder ?
 
i got a price of 1243.00 at pepboys installed.. that also inculded a wheel alignment and road hazard warranty... where did you get your price quote?

Mr. I - Man 01-10-2007 07:56 PM

Re: balancing powder ?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DDWH
Never heard of that....

what price did you get for the coopers? I got quoted 1100 out the door for 4....getting ready to pull the trigger in the next week soon as I get some time...


1100 for 4 where??


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