Calvin, the correct way to static (bubble) balance is with the use of 4 equal weights spaced, in pairs, about 1/4 of the way around the wheel apart to start. You then move the pairs around until the wheel balances. You may have to swap the 4 weights for a set of heavier or lighter ones depending on how far apart they need to be to balance the bubble, always trying to maintain a distance of about 1/4 of the wheel or a little less. When the wheel balances... Larry
Larry,Your explanation of the correct way to static balance is very much appreciated. I wish I would have known it 51 years ago when I was balancing tires almost daily. I wish my boss would have know it. He is the one who taught me to do it "just like he did". And what 16-year old kid is going to question a wise old salt of 35? Besides, he owned and maintained a fine old Willys Jeep so in my eyes he could do no wrong.
I'm sure he never read the instructions that came with the balancer. We did share the weights, front and back side, but now the thought of spreading them about 25% of the circumference really "feels" right to me. Though I'll probably never see a bubble balancer again, just like on the old forum where, after I told of being thrown a time or two when hand cranking my old CJ-2A as a kid, you educated me about the proper way to hold the crank, it is fun to learn even now. And, no, I'll probably never own a Jeep hand crank again, either. I love it, even as my ignorance surfaces as it has from time to time on this site. It's all fun.
I'm glad to see you back on the 3A Page. I, for one, truly appreciate your posts and responses and all the experience and resources you provide.
