Wheel Balancing FAQs
How can wheel balancing products help reduce tire vibration?
Properly balanced wheelsets help reduce vibrations, increase tire tread longevity, and improve fuel economy.
What does a wheel weight tool do in a tire shop?
A wheel weight tool helps technicians install and remove wheel weights during balancing. Gaither’s GT FORCE Wheel Weight Tool is a 2-in-1 design with a magnetic end for application and a hook end for removal, it is built to speed up wheel weight work without relying on a hammer.
When should a tire shop use internal balancing compound?
Internal balancing is a good option when balancing large wheelsets on machines might be too time-consuming. Gaither’s The Beads are used by matching the tire dimensions to the correct bag size with the application chart, placing the inner bag in the tire cavity, mounting the tire normally, and inflating with the included valve core.
Where can you find Gaither safety documents for wheel balancing or other shop products?
Gaither places safety-related documents under Support > Safety. The Safety page displays safety-related documents for Gaither products, and if the document you need is not posted there, Gaither directs users to contact the company for help.