Balance Beads

[Clay B]

Has anyone used 'balance beads' in their 4WD rig? If so, how was the experience?

 

[old_man]

Used them in large tires for years. You can get some funny noises but they tend to work.

 

[John Bishop]

I’ve used them on my CJ 7 with 33’s. They’ve worked well. From what I understand, they don’t do well with a vehicle that gets up to speed quickly. Probably why they worked with the CJ.
I didn’t use the real beads, though. I did the redneck version and used airsoft beads. Bought the big tub at wallyworld and split them equally between the 4 tires.
There’s info out on the interwebs of how many ounces to use for specific tire size if one wants to be more technically accurate about it.

 

[Mad Garden Gnome]

Have heard good things from an off road buddy that uses them.

 

[Kent R]

If you use them, get the metal ones so you can save them with a magnet when the tire is removed.

 

[Mad Garden Gnome]

Was not aware of the metal ones.

 

[smritte]

Quite a few of my friends use Dyna beads. Everyone who I know that use them love them.

 

[Kent R]

Was not aware of the metal ones.

You can get Stainless Steel or use .177 BB's, if you use the BBS just google to find out the weight or amount to use.