Ceramic Tyre Beads

[BillsGU]

Just had five 285XR75X16 Maxxis 980 AT's fitted. The tyre guy talked me into using ceramic beads instead of wheel weights. I was not sure they would work on larger tyres but they are brilliant. Just went for a run around town and also on the freeway varying the speed from zero to 110 kph and there is no vibration at all. The best thing is that in theory the tyres should never need rebalancing, as they rebalance themselves continuously. Also, I don’t have to worry about weights coming unstuck on the mags.

Good so far. I guess time will tell.

[Sir Roofy]

let us know after a good run in the bush uneven roads and pot holes

[BigRAWesty]

Just had five 285XR75X16 Maxxis 980 AT's fitted. The tyre guy talked me into using ceramic beads instead of wheel weights. I was not sure they would work on larger tyres but they are brilliant. Just went for a run around town and also on the freeway varying the speed from zero to 110 kph and there is no vibration at all. The best thing is that in theory the tyres should never need rebalancing, as they rebalance themselves continuously. Also, I don’t have to worry about weights coming unstuck on the mags.

Good so far. I guess time will tell.

Nice one. I was toying with the idea aswell.
They should work well on larger tyres as a lot of trucks run them, but mainly motor bikes.

[Bob]

Interested in this.
Have requested details from my Tyre Supplier.

[threedogs]

They sit in the bottom of your tyre when stationary and balance up the tyre every time you move.
If a tyre shop cant balance your tyre correctly he's in the wrong game. Most 4x4s that use these "beads"
run Centipede tyres which after a while are a rat to balance

[Bob]

Video demonstrating Tyre Beads

http://www.abcbeads.com.au/#!video-demo/ci59

and how they work

http://www.abcbeads.com.au/#!how-they-work/c1qc9

It is going to cost me just under $100 to have 5 Tyres fitted through Bob Jane (Bendigo)

Will let you know my thoughts after I use for a period of time

[sooty_10]

What minimum speed do they work at? At slow speeds are they effective?

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[Bob]

What minimum speed do they work at? At slow speeds are they effective?

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Not sure but Bill says he has tested through the speed range with good results.

Will let you know

[BillsGU]

What minimum speed do they work at? At slow speeds are they effective?

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I guess you really don't have tyre balance problems at very low speeds. But I have been mucking around with them all day (as you would) and I can't fault them so far at any speed or any surface. Amazing really.

Mine were $20 a bag (for 8 oz size) - but when you consider that you never need to balance the wheels again - I guess it's a bargain. And maybe with some Patrols it may even fix the 80 kph vibrations? It would be interesting to find out.

[GeeYou8]

I thought they might rub off the wax coating inside the tyre.
Also how easy are they to transfer when you get new tyres or do you just get new ones?
Graham