In a message dated 98-12-11 22:38:31 EST, dynamic@transport.com writes:
> OK... I think this makes sense. Probably because the hubs are not
> balanced, so when you bolt on a balanced wheel/tire, it rotates with the
> hub, which of course is not balanced. Is this right?
Hey, my wheels were "balanced". But when they were put on the hubs the whole
thing became a unit and at that point the unit was not balanced.
>
> If so, would it not be cheaper in the long run to have the hubs balanced?
> Naturally, this would be very difficult for rear hubs... or maybe not.
> But, if the hubs were balanced, then you could bolt on any balanced
> wheel/tire onto the hub in any orientation, right?
>
> Please correct my understanding where necessary.
>
Pete, when you have the whole thing balanced (by balancing the wheels on the
car) - the WHOLE thing is balanced. If you balance the hubs and then put on
the wheel that would not mean that the whole thing (as a unit) is no longer
balanced. (And $10 a wheel is cheap IMO). See what I mean? Cheers.
Art Kelly
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