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    Ceramic Tyre Beads

    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.

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by BillsGU View Post
    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.
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    Interested in this.
    Have requested details from my Tyre Supplier.

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    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
    04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by sooty_10 View Post
    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

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    It depends on the size of the shot as to when they ballance.
    The smaller the shot the lighter the weight the sooner they ballance.
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    Kallen Westbrook

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    Do they shot blast the paint off the inside of the rim?
    My advice is: not to follow my advice.

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