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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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I installed a Renagade Yukon 21" with matching rotors. Very nice wheel.
I tried running with no weights 1st and get sever balancing issues at 80mph. I then tried 4oz of Dyna beads and things got a little better, not much.

I was wondering how many oz of Dyna beads did it take to get your custom wheels in balance?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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I put 1 oz in my 21x3.5 wheel as that is what it says to sue on the Innovative balancing site. Works like a charm.

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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Do you think something else is wrong its like a pogo stick at 85-90 mph
 
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Take the wheel off and break it down. Spin the tire 180 and see if it helps. You might have a heavy spot on the tire and is also on the heavy spot of the wheel. Or just take the wheel to a local shop and have them balance it for you.
 
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4oz seems like a lot...
 
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Originally Posted by stupid_rope
4oz seems like a lot...
 
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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1oz in the front is all I needed with my 21. I'm on my 3rd tire with no issues at speed. Might try breaking the beads loose and turning the tire 180 degrees on the rim.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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1 oz. you've got too much of a good thing. Check that the dot on the tire is close to the valve stem.
 
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Here is the chart from their website, I followed it and it worked out great on my stock size.

 
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Like everyone said 4 oz is way too much.What made you go with 4 oz ? I have run 2 different 21's on my bike.A 21x2.15 w a 90-90-21. And now a 21X3.50 w a 120-70-21.Always 1 oz never a problem.
 
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