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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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WTF does that mean? So the dealer has no wheel weights in stock? Jeeze
I`m sure they have wheel weights.My wheel is new,so it has no bearings.Checked to see if they had the install kit,which includes the bearings,and they did not.So they couldnt balance the wheel without bearings.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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With the agitator wheels and matched tire, there are alignment marks on the tire which are used to mount relative to the valve. If properly mounted, no additional balancing required. Just had mine put on and my tech checked the balance after this mounting procedure (the instructions for which are included with the install kit) and they were spot on. If I were you, I'd find a different dealer.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by woodyt74
With the agitator wheels and matched tire, there are alignment marks on the tire which are used to mount relative to the valve. If properly mounted, no additional balancing required. Just had mine put on and my tech checked the balance after this mounting procedure (the instructions for which are included with the install kit) and they were spot on. If I were you, I'd find a different dealer.
You should find a different dealer! That's the biggest crock of bullshat I've ever heard. I have a bridge that I'd be willing to sell ya.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BDHABT
I`m sure they have wheel weights.My wheel is new,so it has no bearings.Checked to see if they had the install kit,which includes the bearings,and they did not.So they couldnt balance the wheel without bearings.
Understand. Those Agitators are so popular, I would have thought that the dealer would be all stocked-up the the appropriate bearings. Guess not.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 05:09 AM
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Thanks for all the responses.

I just ordered Dyna beads from DK,so I should be all set.
 
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