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az_tchr · 04-27-2012, 09:03 AM

A bit of clarification and information on balancing beads.

First, the beads sold by Snyders (also from Langs T Parts) are NOT Dyna-Beads. They are Counteract beads from Canada. There are two significant differences. First the Counteract beads are about 1/2 the cost. The second is the glass counteract beads hold static electricity which greatly reduces any thumping when starting up from a stop.

The beads have been used in large trucks for years and are installed in 3/4 ton and larger trucks by putting a bag of beads inside the tire and exchanging the valve core for one with a filter. In antique cars (thru the 1950s) the installation procedure is to remove the old valve core, carefully insert a 1/4" drill bit into the stem and clean out any flashing inside the stem to make installation easier (make sure the shank in against the threads), and then use the bottle and tube to install.

The benefits are improved handing as the tire/wheel is not continuously balanced and tire wear is significantly reduced. In my 1926 T I am now getting about 30% longer tire wear than before.

As to installation amounts. The kits come in 2 sizes - 6oz and 4oz. 6oz kits are for wheels with wood spokes/demountable rims. Try 4oz first and add as needed. 4oz kits work great for wire wheels for 30s vintage cars. Install about 3oz and use the last ounce as needed.

04-27-2012, 09:03 AM	#1
az_tchr Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1	Balancing Beads A bit of clarification and information on balancing beads. First, the beads sold by Snyders (also from Langs T Parts) are NOT Dyna-Beads. They are Counteract beads from Canada. There are two significant differences. First the Counteract beads are about 1/2 the cost. The second is the glass counteract beads hold static electricity which greatly reduces any thumping when starting up from a stop. The beads have been used in large trucks for years and are installed in 3/4 ton and larger trucks by putting a bag of beads inside the tire and exchanging the valve core for one with a filter. In antique cars (thru the 1950s) the installation procedure is to remove the old valve core, carefully insert a 1/4" drill bit into the stem and clean out any flashing inside the stem to make installation easier (make sure the shank in against the threads), and then use the bottle and tube to install. The benefits are improved handing as the tire/wheel is not continuously balanced and tire wear is significantly reduced. In my 1926 T I am now getting about 30% longer tire wear than before. As to installation amounts. The kits come in 2 sizes - 6oz and 4oz. 6oz kits are for wheels with wood spokes/demountable rims. Try 4oz first and add as needed. 4oz kits work great for wire wheels for 30s vintage cars. Install about 3oz and use the last ounce as needed.