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Al in Arkansas
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« on: March 31, 2009, 06:29:35 PM » |
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Excuse my rookie ignorance - but do I need to remove the brake rotor from my rear rim before I take it in to get my new tire mounted? It seems like I should, but figured I would ask the experts.  Thank! Al  |
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blackcat
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« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2009, 07:43:30 PM » |
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al where in arkansas do you live?
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Al in Arkansas
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« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2009, 07:49:30 PM » |
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A little town called Pea Ridge. It's in Northwest Arkansas. About 30 miles north of Fayetteville.
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« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2009, 08:16:32 PM » |
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i live around 30 miles northeast of Jonesboro about 180 miles away, sorry i cant help answer your question, also what size tire are you installing im thinking of using a 205/65-16 michelin hydroedge or a goodyear triple tread
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« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2009, 08:19:22 PM » |
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Excuse my rookie ignorance - but do I need to remove the brake rotor from my rear rim before I take it in to get my new tire mounted? It seems like I should, but figured I would ask the experts. Thank! Al Nope, they can mount it with the rotor on |
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« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2009, 10:54:56 PM » |
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...but I do mount & balance my own tires.
My belief is the rotor isn't required for a static balance which is in itself ia very sufficient method.
But, I would venture to think it absolutely neccessary for a Dynamic balancing.
Leave it on. It won't interfear with anything they do and it may just provide a slightly better wheel balancing.
BTW I leave it on even for a static balance.
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« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2009, 04:53:35 AM » |
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I take mine off and mount my own tires. However, I have never balanced my m/c tires and never had a problem. The weights on my wheels are the origionals. Guess I'm lucky.
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« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2009, 06:12:04 AM » |
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I would guess that this would apply--"If it ain't broked-don't fix it". However, if it were me I would at least pull off the weights that were used to balance a previous tire.
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Al in Arkansas
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« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2009, 09:54:15 AM » |
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I hope I don't regret the smaller diameter. I know I'll run higher rpms and probably lose some mileage. On the rare occasion my bride rides my Valk she will appreciate it being a bit shorter in the rear. I'll know soon how I like it. Waiting on delivery of my bearings and o-rings.
Blackcat - my youngest daughter went to college in Walnut Ridge. That would be in your neck of the woods. Nice ride from here to there.
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