Tire Logos (Painting)

[Kevin in NJ]

Originally Posted by Roadster62

Am I the only one that aligns the tire makers name with the valve stem? I just think it looks nice to have every wheel and tire match, or is a random location something the "Fine Point" cars strive for?

A wee bit of a problem. While making the logos match up if fine for a non-driven show car, balance should be important for those who intend to drive.

The tires are not manufactured to be balanced when the logos are lined up nice. That could be the most out of balance point.

I personally mount the tires with the dot (various colors) at the valve stem and put the tire on a front spindle mounted to a bench with light oil on the bearing. I then let the tire find the heavy point. then turn the tire 90* and see if that is better and so on till I find the best balance point.

Out of my 5 tire, one was almost perfect in balance and another decent. The other 3 were much further off. I intend to add some balancing beads in the tubes.