OK I know there are lots of threads on balancing beadlocks but I can't find what I want to know.

Just mounted my method 105's. Discount tire said they would balance them. I have37" MTR.

Any reason to doubt them? I'd rather not depend on beads. Not sure why. I suppose my gut tells me the machine is better.

Looking for some advise and sharing your experiences.

Northridge 4x4

 

I don't have 37s only 35s, on 105s and Discount Tire (or America's Tire in CA) has balanced mine a few times and they do a good job. It's strange they will not mount or even add air to beadlock wheels (which I understand the liability) but they will balance and rotate.

 

Method 105 beadlocks with 37's balanced by Discount Tire....

 

How do you like those coopers? Was thinking about this exact combo.

 

This is my 4th set of STT Pro's. I absolutely love them....I just wish they would come out with a 40.

 

Ok so found out discount tire will mount them but won't bolt them back on the jeep!

Northridge 4x4

 

Discount tire will not mount or install them....thought we were talking about balancing?

 

Just to get the truth out. Discount will:

1. Mount tires to beadlocks
2. Balance beadlocks
3. Bolt beadlocks to the vehicle.

The caveat here is, like dealerships they are all different. Some will do all, some will do none and some will do some. What the discount tire does that YOU use, is unique to that shop.

So, shop around.

 

They will balance beadlocks, but not undo or tighten 5 bolts that hold the rim itself to the Jeep? Idiots I swear. Its not like they are tightening 24 bolts down.

 

eh... likely less that they are idiots and rather are trying to deal with customers that may want to hold them accountable legally in some strange way. In a world where you can sue for almost no reason, they may be 'gun-shy'.

basically, we will balance the tire/wheel combination but won't put it on a vehicle that is licensed for public roads. gives them plausible deniability