Tire balancing in San Diego
- Jim Laing
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Tire balancing in San Diego
I just got a set of new tires for my 1960 B and they were not able to spin balance the wheels and tires. I see that there are a few shops in OC and LA that have the tools but I was looking for a shop closer to me in San Diego county. I am in the North county area. Thanks
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Re: Tire balancing in San Diego
Maybe a search on a VW forum could produce recommendations. I know a couple of people in your area that might know. I'll email them.
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Re: Tire balancing in San Diego
Thank you Mike I appreciate your help. I will check with some of the VW shops around here.
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Re: Tire balancing in San Diego
As always, glad to be of help.
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Re: Tire balancing in San Diego
Jim, for the cost to balance by a shop you could buy a bubble balancer which will do as good a job as spin balancing. The 4.5 J width is not enough to throw the tire out of balance dynamically as the weight is so close to the center of spin circumference. I have dozens of used tire weights and they are reusable many times over. Tire shops will give them to you if you ask nicely.
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Re: Tire balancing in San Diego
If all else fails, "Allen Tire" in Orange County, NPB/Costa Mesa has the equipment. A mile from my shop. ............Jim.
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Re: Tire balancing in San Diego
Did a quick internet search and found this plus another. Exactly what I use on the 356's and used to use on the race car. Pretty good price with free shipping.https://www.hainshow.com/vintage-m-60-m ... OgQAvD_BwE
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Re: Tire balancing in San Diego
Or just purchase a wide 5 balancing adapter. There are several available on Samba, and I purchased mine from our own Mainely Engineering, who I believe has since closed.
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Re: Tire balancing in San Diego
I think Precision Matters (Ron LaDow) bought Mainely By Design some years ago and still offers the wheel adapters. Look him up and ask him. Good luck!!George Alspaugh wrote: ↑Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:39 pm Or just purchase a wide 5 balancing adapter. There are several available on Samba, and I purchased mine from our own Mainely Engineering, who I believe has since closed.
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Re: Tire balancing in San Diego
One of my friends had his done several years ago at Discount Tire in Pacific Beach.
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Re: Tire balancing in San Diego
That's the one I use.Jon Schmid wrote: ↑Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:50 pmI think Precision Matters (Ron LaDow) bought Mainely By Design some years ago and still offers the wheel adapters. Look him up and ask him. Good luck!!George Alspaugh wrote: ↑Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:39 pm Or just purchase a wide 5 balancing adapter. There are several available on Samba, and I purchased mine from our own Mainely Engineering, who I believe has since closed.
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Re: Tire balancing in San Diego
+1 for PM's It works great.